Time Sink

Name: Time Sink
Price: 4.99 USD
Rating: 0 (0 reviews)
Author: Many Tricks

Where does the time go!?

Only for Mac

$4.99

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4+
Years
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Productivity
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Many Tricks
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EN
English
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11.3
MB

Mac

Time Sink helps you track how you spend your time on your Mac. It automatically logs opened windows and applications, and keeps track of how long you've spent using things in total (i.e. running), and in the foreground (i.e. actively using). It does this without any user intervention required to start or stop processes - it's just set-and-forget easy! New ad-hoc timers even let you track time you spend away from your Mac, so you can capture your entire day. You can view graphs showing your usage over time, sorted either by date and time (showing a logical view of your work habits), or by total and/or foreground time used, showing which apps and windows get most of your time. You can also create pools, which are groups of associated windows, to allow automatic tracking of activities -- put Safari, Firefox, and Chrome in a Browsers pool, for instance. Data can also be exported manually or automatically, for further analysis in a spreadsheet or database program.

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Answer for: Were did my last hour go?
06/26/2018

Gonzo-the-Great
I write very few reviews. But Time Sink stands alone as the best (or only) app that tracks screen time, etc, so effectively. All too often, I find myself sucked into one app, then another, then websurfing, then writing an email, then … where did that hour go? I can be so focused on what I was doing I completely lose track of time. This answers the question. I’ve had version 1.x installed on my Mac for years, and I’m incredibly grateful it’s there when I need it (usually a few times/day). I can’t imagine working without it.I will update this review for version 2.xx. In the meantime, if the new version is even close to the 1.xx, then $5 is a pittance to pay for the benefit I (and hopefully you) will gain from this app. It helps me stay in control of my time by reassuring me I was on task or showing me where I lost my path.Whatever I’m doing, it keeps me honest. Thank you so much for Time Sink and the frequent (free) updates between the BIG releases. For my peace of mine, Time Sink has been repaid its cost to me many times over. Upgrading was a no-brainer for me.
Answer for: Were did my last hour go?
06/26/2018

Gonzo-the-Great

I write very few reviews. But Time Sink stands alone as the best (or only) app that tracks screen time, etc, so effectively. All too often, I find myself sucked into one app, then another, then websurfing, then writing an email, then … where did that hour go? I can be so focused on what I was doing I completely lose track of time. This answers the question. I’ve had version 1.x installed on my Mac for years, and I’m incredibly grateful it’s there when I need it (usually a few times/day). I can’t imagine working without it.I will update this review for version 2.xx. In the meantime, if the new version is even close to the 1.xx, then $5 is a pittance to pay for the benefit I (and hopefully you) will gain from this app. It helps me stay in control of my time by reassuring me I was on task or showing me where I lost my path.Whatever I’m doing, it keeps me honest. Thank you so much for Time Sink and the frequent (free) updates between the BIG releases. For my peace of mine, Time Sink has been repaid its cost to me many times over. Upgrading was a no-brainer for me.
Finally, clarity on where the time goes
05/10/2024

antititus
Time Sink feels like a "best kept secret" of the App Store. It can help you understand where the day vanishes to. But even within Time Sink, there is a best kept secret feature: The ability to take regular screenshots of your system (which is not on by default). I've been using this for a few months and I've never had such clarity on my time use. While tracking the frontmost window can be helpful, a screenshot fills you in on the full context of what you were doing. Time Sink has paid for itself many times over for me.
Finally, clarity on where the time goes
05/10/2024

antititus

Time Sink feels like a "best kept secret" of the App Store. It can help you understand where the day vanishes to. But even within Time Sink, there is a best kept secret feature: The ability to take regular screenshots of your system (which is not on by default). I've been using this for a few months and I've never had such clarity on my time use. While tracking the frontmost window can be helpful, a screenshot fills you in on the full context of what you were doing. Time Sink has paid for itself many times over for me.
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01/16/2025

Old dog Paramedic
This is a great app, tracking realtime use of apps. For the first time I can automatically track how often I use an app, and how much time I spend on all my apps. I’m trying to form better habits, I spend upwards of 12 to 16 hours daily at my computer, so this little gem is perfect. I had trouble during my trial to get usage reports, but customer support was virtually instantaneous. In all fairness, I may have caught Rob on a very quiet day. But he solved my problem within minutes.
Want to know how much time you really spend on apps?
01/16/2025

Old dog Paramedic

This is a great app, tracking realtime use of apps. For the first time I can automatically track how often I use an app, and how much time I spend on all my apps. I’m trying to form better habits, I spend upwards of 12 to 16 hours daily at my computer, so this little gem is perfect. I had trouble during my trial to get usage reports, but customer support was virtually instantaneous. In all fairness, I may have caught Rob on a very quiet day. But he solved my problem within minutes.
The detail I need
12/08/2017

ferretface99
As a Flash animator, I often charge by the hour. And I often have lots of FLAs open at once. This app keeps track of each FLA inside Flash and logs the time I spend on each one individually.
The detail I need
12/08/2017

ferretface99

As a Flash animator, I often charge by the hour. And I often have lots of FLAs open at once. This app keeps track of each FLA inside Flash and logs the time I spend on each one individually.

• Captured screenshots now avoid taking photos of the lock screen. • Captured screenshots will no longer accumulate above the user-set limit. • Report view is now sorted properly regardless of chosen date interval. • All new in-app help.

Version 2.2.4

02/12/2025

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Time Sink

Where does the time go!?

Ratings & Reviews

Answer for: Were did my last hour go?

Finally, clarity on where the time goes

Want to know how much time you really spend on apps?

The detail I need

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