Your Productivity Data Never Leaves Your Mac
Chronoid is 100% local-first. Every app you use, every website you visit, every document you open — all stored in a local SQLite database on your Mac. No cloud accounts, no data uploads, no third-party analytics. Your data is yours alone.
How Local-First Works
Data Stays Local
All tracked activities are written to a SQLite database stored on your Mac's disk. No internet connection is needed for Chronoid to work.
Automatic Backups
Chronoid creates automatic local backups of your database. Your data is safe even if something goes wrong. Backups stay on your Mac too.
Export Anytime
Export your full data as CSV, PDF, or access the SQLite database directly. You have complete ownership and portability of your productivity data.
Key Benefits
No Cloud Uploads
Your activity data is never uploaded to any server. No cloud sync, no analytics endpoints, no telemetry about what you track. Period.
SQLite Database
Your data lives in a standard SQLite file you can inspect, query, or back up with any SQLite tool. No proprietary formats, no lock-in.
Automatic Backups
Chronoid creates periodic local backups automatically. Restore from any backup point if needed. Works with Time Machine too.
Full Data Export
Export your complete time tracking history as CSV or PDF. Your data is always portable and never locked behind a subscription.
macOS Native Security
Chronoid uses macOS Accessibility APIs through proper permission grants. Sandboxed and notarized by Apple for your security.
No Account Required
No sign-up, no login, no email required to use Chronoid. Download, install, and start tracking immediately with zero personal information shared.
Chronoid vs. Cloud Time Trackers
Chronoid (Local-First)
- ✓Data stored only on your Mac
- ✓Works offline, always
- ✓No account or sign-up needed
- ✓One-time purchase, no subscription
- ✓Open SQLite format, full data export
Cloud Time Trackers
- ✗Data uploaded to company servers
- ✗Requires internet connection
- ✗Account with email required
- ✗Monthly/yearly subscription fees
- ✗Data locked behind proprietary APIs
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chronoid send any data to the internet?
Chronoid only connects to the internet for license validation and checking for updates. Your time tracking data, activity logs, and productivity metrics are never transmitted. The app works fully offline.
Where exactly is my data stored?
Your data is stored in a SQLite database in Chronoid's application support directory on your Mac. You can access the database file directly, back it up manually, or query it with any SQLite-compatible tool.
What happens if I use the AI chat feature?
If you use local AI (via Ollama), everything stays on your Mac. If you opt into cloud AI providers like OpenAI or Anthropic, only the specific query context is sent. Your full database is never uploaded. You control which AI option to use.
Can I move my data to a new Mac?
Yes! Since your data is a standard SQLite file, you can copy it to a new Mac during migration. It also works with Time Machine backups and Migration Assistant for seamless transfers.
Track your time with complete privacy
Try Chronoid free for 14 days. No credit card, no account, no data shared. Your productivity stays between you and your Mac.