Timings for Mac

Product summary

Timings is a no-cost utility for macOS that helps you record how long you spend on tasks and projects. It automatically captures activity and produces usable information about where your time goes, making it easier to spot productivity trends and time sinks.

Core capabilities

• Records time by project and individual task, giving a clear breakdown of where minutes are spent
• Clean, approachable interface that keeps essential controls within easy reach
• Designed to support both solo users and collaborative teams with shared tracking options
• Generates actionable insights to help you improve workflows and allocate effort more effectively
• Offers extensive reporting tools that turn raw logs into charts and summaries
• Lets you adjust tracking preferences so the tool fits your workflow and privacy needs

Reporting and customization

Timings turns collected activity into visual reports—timelines, pie charts and summary tables—so you can quickly interpret your data. The app lets you filter and group entries, export results, and tweak what’s tracked and when, so reporting aligns with your particular projects and goals.

Who will get the most from it

This app is useful for freelancers monitoring billable hours, teams wanting transparency around project time, and individuals trying to improve daily focus. Because it runs on macOS and is free, it’s an accessible option for anyone seeking a reliable way to quantify and refine how they spend time.

Recommended substitute

CheatSheet (free) — a lightweight alternative that’s worth considering if you prefer a simpler, more minimal approach. It doesn’t replicate all of Timings’ reporting depth but can speed up workflows by helping you learn and use keyboard shortcuts and quick actions that save time.