Trace

In plain words

Trace is a time-tracking app for Mac that monitors device activity and displays app usage in a color-coded timeline. It helps users visualize and understand how they spend their time across different applications. The tool presents this data in an easy-to-digest format, making it simple for anyone to review their daily app habits and identify where their time goes.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Trace is a time-tracking app that helps you understand how you spend your time. It monitors your device activity and presents a color-coded & easy-to-digest timeline of your app usage.

Trace - A time tracker that helps you understand how you spend your time

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