Stop guessing how long you worked on each project

Chronoid captures every minute automatically and assigns it to the right client — no timers, no guesswork, just accurate invoices.

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The problem

Sound familiar?

I forgot to start the timer again… How long was I actually working on that project?

Every freelancer, at least once a day

End of the month and I have no idea how many hours to invoice this client.

Lost revenue, every billing cycle

I know I worked a lot, but where did all that time actually go?

The productivity black hole

The fix

Your workday sorts itself into invoices

While you work, Chronoid quietly captures every app, site, and document — then assigns each block of time to the right client project.

How Chronoid worksA workday timeline from 9:00 to 17:00 fills with tracked activity, and each block is automatically sorted into client projects — Acme app 3h 40m, Studio site 2h 15m, Admin 45m.Your dayjust work, no timers9:0011:0013:0015:0017:00Acme app3h 40mStudio site2h 15mAdmin45mInvoice-ready

1 · You just work

No timers to start, nothing to remember. Chronoid runs in your menu bar.

2 · Chronoid sorts it

Smart rules assign every minute to the right client, and idle time is dropped.

3 · You invoice with confidence

Exact billable totals per client, ready when the invoice is due.

Automatic project tracking, no timers to manage

Chronoid captures every app, website, and document you work on, automatically assigned to client projects. No more forgetting to start timers or losing billable hours.

  • Tracks apps, websites, and documents
  • Detects when you're idle or away
  • Zero setup required
Chronoid timeline showing tracked apps and documents assigned to projects

Ask questions about your billable hours

Chat with your time data to get answers. Ask "How many hours did I spend on Client X this month?" or "What was I working on last Tuesday?" Great for filling timesheets or preparing invoices.

  • Ask any questions
  • Support local or cloud providers
  • Understand your work patterns

Send invoices you never have to second-guess

When the invoice is due, your hours are already there. Filter by client and date range, review the breakdown, and export a PDF report — instead of reconstructing your month from memory.

  • Filter hours by client, project, or date range
  • Export PDF reports ready to attach to invoices
  • Recover billable time you would have forgotten

See where your billable time goes

Visual breakdowns by client, project, and day. See how your hours are distributed so you can price projects accurately and find your most profitable work.

  • Know your most productive days, hours
  • Understand your productivity throughout the day
  • Top apps and projects
Chronoid statistics view with time distribution charts by project

Stay focused during client work

Block distracting websites when you're on the clock for a client. Built-in Pomodoro timer and website blocker help you get work done without getting sidetracked.

  • Block websites on demand
  • Scheduled focus sessions
  • Pomodoro technique to maximize focus
Chronoid Pomodoro timer interface showing focus session countdownChronoid website blocker settings panel for focus management

Performance

Designed for the Mac

Chronoid is built for macOS from the ground up, with automatic tracking, local processing, and focus tools that stay out of your way.

Lightweight

low
CPU

Background tracking runs quietly while you work in your Mac apps.

Apple hardware

Apple silicon ready

Built for modern Macs, including Apple silicon and Retina displays.

AppKit

Native macOS

App, website, and document tracking made for the Mac workflow.

Battery

Energy aware

Idle detection pauses tracking when you are away from your Mac.

Do the math

Subscriptions quietly cost you hundreds

Here's what three years of time tracking costs elsewhere — versus paying once.

Competitor prices are their standard individual plans, billed annually, as of July 2026.

Pricing

Simple, one-time pricing

No subscriptions, no per-seat pricing. Pay once and own it forever.

No subscription

Lifetime License

from$49

One-time purchase · 1-3 devices depending on tier

All features

No limits

Lifetime updates

Free forever

Priority support

Direct access

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30-day money-back guarantee · Students & educators get 50% off

Testimonials

Trusted by freelancers and consultants

This is the greatest time tracking application I've tried. Bring your own key, one time payment, nice analytics, great design, and it breaks everything down in a really helpful manner. I couldn't think of a feature when I was first using it that I would suggest that it doesn't already have.

AdventurousTruth9568
r/macapps

I've been getting more intentional about tracking where my time actually goes, especially since I juggle multiple client projects. The combination of time tracking + blocking distractions is exactly what I need in one place instead of stitching together multiple apps.

conteledemontepizdo
r/macapps

Most apps I've tested are either too heavy, too abstract, or bury the actual time-breakdown behind clutter. Chronoid shows the timeline in a clean, direct way — when I worked, what app I used, how long each block lasted — exactly the type of visibility I need.

nidokido712
r/macapps

As someone who's tested almost every productivity app — this looks really clean and minimal, and well thought off. So would love to add it to my group of apps I use for productivity.

Wooden-Twist6250
r/macapps

I was part of your prior round of free codes. I really love this App. I use it everyday and go back through my day to capture billable time I missed.

ActiveUpstairs3238
r/macapps

Just downloaded and did some first tests. Looks and feels amazing! Especially the nuance of having keywords, which is really useful in comparison to other apps, instead of only seeing activity on app-level. Currently really enjoying the app. Keep it up!

Val_We_Unity
r/macapps

I honestly really like this app and see tons of value from using it on the daily. I'm genuinely happy this app exists. The dev seems like a really genuine person with proper human responses to various kinds of comments so it makes it even easier to support this app!

lost-sneezes
r/macapps

I have a feeling an app like this could be a game changer for people with ADHD (notably me). I set myself deadlines for learning and for projects I work on to give myself time pressure and be able to focus. Seeing the time pass visually helps a lot with that.

Desperate_Tax_560
r/macapps

I'm a freelancer with ADHD, and my time tracking is a huge thorn in my side, looking for the best tool to remove friction from tracking and believe Chronoid has the potential to be that tool! Also looking for deeper insights on where my time goes not just for billing, but to reevaluate my own workflows.

WhiskeyProposition
r/macapps

Love the fact that you went with a lifetime purchase. So sick of monthly fees.

SimyDL
r/macapps

Chronoid is a one-time purchase. Been using it for 4+ months and the dev has been very responsive to feedback.

1Wrongdoer
r/macapps

I love how clean the dashboard looks! I've tried out tons of time tracking apps, but most of them are either a pain to customize or heavy on CPU. The drag and drop is a useful feature that the other apps never had.

T0p_Ti3r
r/macapps

I work as a freelance consultant, switching between different projects, at times on an hourly basis. I've tried many time-tracking apps, but few as thoughtfully made as this. I can actually see myself using something like this long-term.

FragrantArugula3434
r/macapps

Chronoid feels like that idea but for my Mac: track what I'm actually doing, then help cut off the rabbit holes when I drift. The shortcuts + web blocker combo sounds perfect for how my brain works.

ApeCheeksClapper
r/macapps

I've tried out literally every time tracker app and am pretty much unhappy with something or the other from each of them. This actually looks like something I'd love, especially with the Apple native design.

jake-jill-and-hall
r/macapps

This has the potential to be the perfect app for me personally, especially as I refuse to use apps with subscriptions.

Stormpig11
r/macapps

Paid for this app a little more than a month ago thanks to a student discount the dev was offering on here. Have it running in the background at all times. It's great for tracking how much time I spend on Reddit when I should be in lecture!

tallwhitnerd
r/macapps

I have been using ActivityWatch, focusmode and WorkingHours - but those ones are not that simple and take time to set. Chronoid looks like the answer.

stpdsite1
r/macapps
Vu Nguyen, the developer of Chronoid

From the maker

Why I built Chronoid

I've been a developer and freelancer on a Mac for more than ten years, and for most of that time I lost money the same way every month: I'd drop into focus mode, forget to start a timer, and then guess my hours when the invoice was due. The under-billing was real.

I liked the tools out there, but I was exhausted by subscriptions — paying monthly for an app that runs entirely on my own machine never sat right. So I built Chronoid: it tracks my day automatically, keeps every byte on my Mac, and you pay for it once.

A user recently told me: “Chronoid saved my butt during invoicing. No more guessing hours.” That's why I keep building it.

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