Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Tired of bloated time trackers? Here's a dead-simple, free one I built
Hey HN! I made TimeAnt because my dad needed a simple way to track his time at work and he didn’t like the other apps out there because they were too complicated or had way too many features. So, I built an app that just does the basics: track work hours, meetings, breaks, lunch and optionally lets you add notes - and that's it. It’s totally free, works both online and offline, and doesn’t require an account (but you can create one if you want). The goal was to keep it super simple and let you focus on tracking time without all the fluff. It also gave me a chance to learn Swift and build my…
TimeAnt is a free time tracking app designed for users who want simplicity without unnecessary features. It tracks work hours, meetings, breaks, and lunch periods, with optional note-taking capabilities. The app works… 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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Hey HN, after the app I actually used to track my period wanted me to log in and save my data in the cloud, I decided to write my own. Most apps in this area are based on a subscription model and display far too much information anyway. For me, a simple calendar is enough where I can add a few notes if necessary. So that is the result of my work - a simple design and the data is only saved on the smartphone.
2024 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, I made this because I needed to track how much I work and on what. Timeretain allows you to track time using a fast, private feed of time cards. It displays your stats next to it, and you can filter to zoom in on a description or tag. You can always export what's in view. It's different from other time trackers because it's powerful and minimalist. Here's how I use it. I need to hold myself accountable. I want to know how much I've worked in a week, and Timeretain immediately shows that — no need to create extensive 'reports'. Next, a log of what I did is useful for standup. I can get…
2023 · timeretain.com · its alternatives →
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Balance▲460A time tracking app with focus on work-life balance
2022 · balance.software · 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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Time Ledger▲323Manage your time like you manage your money.
Feb 2026 · sobo-link.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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Hi HN! I've been building Dayflow, a macOS app that automatically tracks what you're actually working on (not just which apps you have open). Here's what it does: - It creates a semantic timeline of your day; - It does it by understanding the content on your screen (with local or cloud VLMs); - This allows you to see exactly where your time went without any manual logging. Traditional time trackers tell you "3 hours in Chrome" which is not very helpful. Dayflow actually understands if you're reading documentation, debugging code, or scrolling HN. Instead of "Chrome: 3 hours", you get…
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Freework▲206An easy way to keep track of your daily work
2017 · app.freework.com · its alternatives →
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2020 · timecop.app · its alternatives →
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Hours 2.0▲297The time tracker you will actually use. Now on the web.
2016 · hourstimelord.com · its alternatives →
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RescueTime▲319Analytics on your daily habits and productivity
2014 · rescuetime.com · its alternatives →
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TimeWorks▲65A clean and easy-to-use timesheet and invoice iOS app.
2020 · sites.google.com · its alternatives →
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The only truly free time tracker & timesheet for teams
2018 · clockify.me · 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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Track the time you spend on websites in your Mac Menubar 🕑🌏💻
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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I am a software developer and in the last few months after recently becoming a father I was barely finding time for a proper workout. Recently I was reading about new research on Snack Exercises and how beneficial mini workouts of less than 2mins every so often, during the day are to our body. So, I decided to build an iOS App for me and others to help with this. The app generates a list of exercises that I need to tick to complete daily or loose my streak. The algorithm takes into account muscle groups and balancing the exercises to hit most main muscles. I also stayed going through all…
2025 · shortreps.com · its alternatives →
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