Tracking time across multiple devices and the web couldn’t be simpler, whether you want to press Start and Stop buttons as you go about your day or fill blocks of time manually. Your time can be divided into different projects and associated with different tags, allowing you to see which blocks of time relate to which work or non-work activities.
Once you’ve established some statistics, you can use a number of useful reports to get a detailed analysis of how you spent your time. There is also a standard calendar view. The app makes many of its features available for free, but you can choose to pay ($5 per month and up) to get more options and customization features, like the ability to split times and add pauses.
Timelines
Timelines can categorize your day for you.David Nield
Timelines worth looking into for your time tracking solution, as long as you’re using an iPhone or iPad – it’s not available for Android or desktop. If you want to record time using an Apple mobile device, you’ll find that this is a flexible and intuitive option, sticking mostly to the basics in terms of features but doing them all well .
All you have to do to get started is press the Add a timeline button: Your “deadlines” can be socializing, working, relaxing, studying, or whatever you want. Then you simply start and stop the timers as needed, and the app provides you with reports as you go. You can also set goals for how much of something (like exercise) you want to log over the course of a day, week, or month.
The app quickly builds a complete picture of how you spend your time, without overwhelming you with different screens and features. You can get started with Timelines for free, with additional features, such as cross-device syncing, long-term trend reporting, and unlimited time tracking categories, available for $4 per month.
Simple time tracking
Simple Time Tracker isn’t complex, but offers a lot.David Nield
After mentioning an app exclusive to iPhones and iPads, it’s only fair that we mention an app that you can only get on Android. Simple time trackingas the name suggests, tries to stay out of the way as much as possible when it comes to monitoring where your time is going. You can start and stop time slots with a tap, and everything in the app is well laid out.
There’s a lot to dig into here beyond the basics. Different activities (like reading or playing sports) can also be divided into different categories (like work or play) and personalized with their own colors and icons. You can set goals to hit certain time thresholds and get real-time reports on how the hours of your day are spent.
The app works great in that it allows you to choose how simple or detailed your time tracking should be. You can really look at individual days and times if you want, or stick to a broader overview. Best of all, the app is completely open source and free, although I recommend sending the developer a donation if you find the app useful.
