Timing App
Automatic time tracking app for Mac that watches what you do and assigns time to projects automatically, offering comprehensive tracking with call monitoring, calendar integration, and client reporting features.
Last updated: 2026-03-15 20:07
Overview
Timing is an automatic time tracking app for Mac that watches what you do on your computer and tracks how much time you spend on different activities. Once installed, it runs in the background automatically tracking your time.
Key Features
Automatic Tracking
- Automatically records all activities on your Mac
- Tracks applications used, documents opened, and websites visited
- No need to manually start and stop timers
- Captures time that would otherwise fall through the cracks
Smart Assignment
- Set up rules to automatically assign time to projects
- The more rules you create, the more automatic your tracking becomes
- Manual timers available when needed
- Intelligent categorization of activities
Advanced Capabilities
- Call Tracking: Track time spent in meetings and calls
- Mobile Integration: Import iPhone & iPad usage data
- Calendar Events: Record time for calendar events automatically
- Productivity Insights: Understand how you spend your time
Reporting
- Generate professional reports suitable for clients
- Detailed time breakdowns by project, activity, and date
- Export options for billing and invoicing
- Visual analytics and charts
Pricing
Starts at $9/month with different tiers available:
- Professional: Basic automatic tracking and timer functionality
- Expert: Advanced features for power users
- Team: Collaboration features for teams
Also available through Setapp subscription service.
Platform
- macOS only
- Requires macOS 10.15 or later
- Native Mac application
Use Cases
- Freelancers tracking billable hours
- Consultants managing multiple clients
- Knowledge workers understanding productivity patterns
- Teams tracking project time
- Anyone needing accurate time records
Workflow Integration
As your time tracking needs grow, Timing can scale with you:
- Start with simple automatic tracking
- Add rules for more precise project assignment
- Integrate calendar and call tracking as needed
- Scale up to team features when working with others
Benefits
- No manual tracking required
- Captures all billable time accurately
- Reduces administrative overhead
- Provides insights into work patterns
- Generates client-ready reports
- Works seamlessly in the background
Target Users
- Freelancers and consultants
- Mac-based professionals
- Creative professionals tracking project time
- Anyone who bills by the hour
- Teams needing automatic time tracking on Mac
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