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Time tracking across multiple devices and the web couldn’t be simpler, whether you want to press the Start and Stop buttons as you go through your day or fill in blocks of time manually. Your time can be divided into different projects and have different tags attached, which allows you to see which blocks of time are related to which work or non-work activities.
Once you have built up some statistics, there are a number of useful reports that you can use to get a breakdown 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 opt to pay ($5 a month and up) to get more customization options and features, such as the ability to split time and add breaks.
Timelines
Timelines can categorize your day for you.David Nield
Timelines worth looking at as 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 log the time using an Apple mobile device, you will find this a flexible and intuitive option, which mainly sticks to the basics in terms of functions, but does all of them well.
All you have to do to get started is press the button Add Timeline button: Your “timelines” can be socializing, working, relaxing, studying, or whatever you like. So you simply start and stop timers as necessary, and the app gives you reports as you go. You can also set goals for how much of something (like exercise) you want to log during a day, week or month.
The app quickly creates a complete picture of how you spend your time, without overwhelming you with different screens and functions. You can get started with Timelines for free, with extra features—such as multi-device synchronization, long-term trend reports, and unlimited time tracking categories—available for $4 a month.
Simple Time Tracker
Simple Time Tracker is not complex, but it offers a lot.David Nield
Having mentioned an app exclusive to iPhones and iPads, it’s only right that we mention an app that you can only get on Android. Simple Time Trackeras its name suggests, it tries to stay out of the way as much as possible when it comes to monitoring where your time is spent. You can start time slots and stop them with a touch, and everything in the app is well arranged.
There is a lot to dig here beyond the basics. Different activities (such as reading or playing sports) can also be divided into different categories (such as work or entertainment) and customized with their colors and icons. You can set goals for yourself to meet certain time limits and get real-time reports of how the hours are spent in your day.
The app works really well in that it lets you choose how simple or detailed your time tracking is. You can really dig into individual days and timings if you want, or stick to a broader overview. Perhaps best of all, the app is completely open source and free to use, although I recommend sending a donation to the developer if you find the app useful.
