AI · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Cronus – Context-aware AI time tracker for macOS
Hi HN, We built Cronus, a context-aware time tracker for macOS that uses LLMs to differentiate productive tasks from distractions—even on sites like YouTube or LinkedIn. Existing apps frustrated us because they either strictly blocked useful sites or required constant manual tracking. Cronus understands context automatically: - Accurately labels productive vs. distracted time (e.g., coding tutorial vs. random scrolling) - Menu-bar mini-timer to subtly gamify productivity - Supports 24h time-tracking with ai suggestions based on calendar activity - Understand where you actually spend your…
Cronus is a macOS time tracker that uses AI to automatically distinguish between productive work and distraction, even on sites like YouTube or LinkedIn. Unlike traditional trackers that either block sites or require… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier.
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Timing 2▲203Automatic time and productivity tracking for Mac.
2017 · timingapp.com · its alternatives →
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TimeAlignfree tier, from $5/mo▲677Align your time with your goals & optimize your life
2024 · timealignapp.com · its alternatives →
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Kiki for Mac▲303The accountability monster that keeps you focused on a task
Jan 2026 · kiki.computer · its alternatives →
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Qbserve keeps track of what you do on your Mac and provides constant feedback on your productivity. This way you can stay focused and develop better habits. It automatically tracks work hours and can generate invoices based on the collected data. No need to remember to start and stop time tracking.
2016 · qotoqot.com · its alternatives →
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Track the time you spend on websites in your Mac Menubar 🕑🌏💻
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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drifty goes beyond app-level tracking, using AI to understand what you do inside each app, separate focus from drift, and reveal clearer workday insights.
Jul 2026 · drifty.so · its alternatives →
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Autotimer▲108Hands-free time tracking app for the Mac status bar
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Chronoid▲51Hi HN, I've been building Chronoid, a native macOS time tracker. It runs in the menu bar and automatically logs apps, windows, and file activity using macOS accessibility APIs. Everything is stored locally, no sync or cloud service. At first I tried using DuckDB as the storage engine. It looked promising for analytics, but after ~2 weeks I realized it was overkill for my needs—extra dependencies, trickier integration, and not much real benefit at the scale of a single-user app. I switched to SQLite, and it turned out to be the simpler, more reliable choice. The codebase got smaller and the…
Nov 2025 · chronoid.app · its alternatives →
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WorkingHours▲73An easy-to-learn, easy-to-use time tracking app for macOS
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Chronoscope▲117Automated time tracking for software teams
2024 · chronoinnovation.com · its alternatives →
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AppTrack▲74Track the apps you use & capture the time spent in each one
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Howdy, gang; After almost two weeks of sitting in Apple's approval queue, my new app Timebar is finally available. I think it has a pretty innovative UI feature, so I wanted to float it by Hacker News. It's a timer app that turns your Mac's menu bar into a sort of virtual hourglass. Your menu bar starts out tinted blue (or whatever colour you pick) and it slowly drains from right-to-left until your time is up. It works very well for situations where you want to keep track of time, but don't need to be super precise. The menu bar is easy to glance up at, and it doesn't take long to happen…
2013 · whimsicalifornia.com · its alternatives →
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timeBro▲68Automatic Time Tracking App for Teams and Freelancers
2021 · memtime.com · its alternatives →
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2023 · timetracking.monitup.com · its alternatives →
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