I did. For the longest time, I’d spend more time remembering what I worked on than actually working. At the end of the day, filling in timesheets felt like guesswork.
That changed when I came across Chronoid, a Mac time tracking app that helps me monitor app usage, analyse where my hours go, and block distractions. Unlike many other time trackers I’ve tested, this one ticked all the boxes for me.

Why I needed a Mac time tracking app

I’ve tried a bunch of productivity tools over the years — most recently Taim and Toki Tracker. Both are well-designed, but they fell short in one crucial area: accurately tracking my app usage.

As someone who spends hours each day in Teams, multiple browsers, and Rider for development, I needed more than just a stopwatch. I wanted visibility.

Why Chronoid stood out from other time trackers

Within just a few hours of using Chronoid, I realised how much time Microsoft Teams was eating up. Seeing the breakdown of hours across apps was eye-opening — and something I couldn’t get as clearly with other tools.

AI-powered insights with Chronoid + LM Studio

Chronoid isn’t just about passive tracking. One of my favourite features is the ability to chat with your data. Powered by LM Studio, you can run local AI models and ask Chronoid questions like:

  • “What was my biggest time sink this week?”
  • “How much time did I spend coding vs meetings?”

It’s like having a personal productivity coach built into your Mac.

Stay focused with app and website blocking

If distractions are your kryptonite, Chronoid also includes app blocking and website blocking. Set focus hours, and Chronoid keeps you away from those tempting time sinks.

Pricing & trial – worth the €20

At around €20 for a single license, Chronoid is priced well I feel. There's also a fully featured 14-day free trial to give it a spin yourself so it's easy to see if it's the app for you.

Is Chronoid the best time tracker for Mac?

Well, for me, yes. Chronoid struck the right balance between accuracy, insights, and simplicity. Seeing how many of these apps exist these days, it's clear that there isn't a "one size fits all" app just yet. Personal taste definitely comes into play.
But if you’ve ever wondered where your workday really goes, this one is absolutely worth a try.