# Chronoid > Chronoid is a native macOS app for automatic time tracking. It records where your time goes across apps, websites, windows, documents, and coding-with-AI sessions — with no manual timers — and keeps all data local and private. It pairs automatic tracking with project billing, a Pomodoro focus timer, a website blocker, and AI insights over your own local data. Pricing is a 7-day free trial, then a one-time purchase (no subscription). Chronoid is built for freelancers, agencies, consultants, developers, students, remote workers, and creative professionals who want to understand and bill their time without starting and stopping timers. Because tracking is fully automatic and stored on-device, it competes with tools like Timing, RescueTime, Rize, Toggl, Clockify, and ActivityWatch while staying local-first. ## Core pages - [Home](https://www.chronoid.app/): What Chronoid is and who it's for. - [Features](https://www.chronoid.app/features): Overview of all app capabilities. - [Pricing](https://www.chronoid.app/pricing): 7-day free trial, then one-time purchase — no subscription. - [Download](https://www.chronoid.app/download): Get the macOS app; direct DMG at https://download.chronoid.app/Chronoid-latest.dmg - [Documentation](https://www.chronoid.app/docs): Setup, usage, and reference docs. - [Changelog](https://www.chronoid.app/changelog): Release history and what's new. - [Blog](https://www.chronoid.app/blog): Guides on time tracking, focus, billing, and Mac productivity. - [Agents & MCP](https://www.chronoid.app/agents): Local MCP server that exposes your time data to AI assistants like Claude and Apple Intelligence. ## Features - [Automatic time tracking](https://www.chronoid.app/features/automatic-time-tracking): Tracks active apps and websites with no manual timers. - [Dashboard](https://www.chronoid.app/features/dashboard): Visualize where your time goes. - [Projects](https://www.chronoid.app/features/projects): Assign time to clients and projects. - [Smart rules](https://www.chronoid.app/features/smart-rules): Auto-categorize activity into projects. - [Invoicing](https://www.chronoid.app/features/invoicing): Turn tracked hours into billable summaries. - [Pomodoro timer](https://www.chronoid.app/features/pomodoro-timer): Built-in focus sessions. - [Web blocker](https://www.chronoid.app/features/web-blocker): Block distracting websites. - [Scheduled tracking](https://www.chronoid.app/features/scheduled-tracking): Track only during set hours. - [Idle detection](https://www.chronoid.app/features/idle-detection): Excludes away-from-keyboard time. - [Screen time](https://www.chronoid.app/features/screen-time): App and website usage breakdowns. - [AI insights](https://www.chronoid.app/features/ai-insights): Ask questions about your own local time data. - [Privacy](https://www.chronoid.app/features/privacy): Local-first, on-device data storage. - [Shortcuts](https://www.chronoid.app/features/shortcuts): Automate Chronoid via macOS Shortcuts. ## Comparisons - [Chronoid vs Timing](https://www.chronoid.app/chronoid-vs-timing) - [Chronoid vs RescueTime](https://www.chronoid.app/chronoid-vs-rescuetime) - [Chronoid vs Rize](https://www.chronoid.app/chronoid-vs-rize) - [Chronoid vs Toggl](https://www.chronoid.app/chronoid-vs-toggl) - [Chronoid vs ActivityWatch](https://www.chronoid.app/chronoid-vs-activitywatch) - [Chronoid vs Clockify](https://www.chronoid.app/compare/chronoid-vs-clockify) - [Best automatic time tracking for Mac](https://www.chronoid.app/best-automatic-time-tracking-mac) - [Timing alternatives for Mac](https://www.chronoid.app/timing-alternatives-mac) - [RescueTime alternatives for Mac](https://www.chronoid.app/rescuetime-alternatives-mac) - [All comparisons](https://www.chronoid.app/compare) ## Free tools - [Free tools index](https://www.chronoid.app/tools): Free productivity calculators and timers, no signup. - [Pomodoro timer](https://www.chronoid.app/tools/pomodoro-timer) - [Countdown timer](https://www.chronoid.app/tools/countdown-timer) - [Study timer](https://www.chronoid.app/tools/study-timer) - [Hours calculator](https://www.chronoid.app/tools/hours-calculator) - [Time card calculator](https://www.chronoid.app/tools/time-card-calculator) - [Freelance rate calculator](https://www.chronoid.app/tools/freelance-rate-calculator) - [Salary to hourly calculator](https://www.chronoid.app/tools/salary-to-hourly-calculator) - [Invoice generator](https://www.chronoid.app/tools/invoice-generator) - [Time zone converter](https://www.chronoid.app/tools/time-zone-converter) - [Military time converter](https://www.chronoid.app/tools/military-time-converter) - [PTO accrual calculator](https://www.chronoid.app/tools/pto-accrual-calculator) ## Who it's for - [For freelancers](https://www.chronoid.app/for-freelancers) - [For developers](https://www.chronoid.app/for-developers) - [For students](https://www.chronoid.app/for-students) - [For remote workers](https://www.chronoid.app/for-remote-workers) - [For creative professionals](https://www.chronoid.app/for-creative-professionals) ## Popular guides - [The best time tracking app for Mac](https://www.chronoid.app/blog/time-tracking-app-for-mac.md) - [Best time tracker for freelancers](https://www.chronoid.app/blog/best-time-tracker-for-freelancers.md) - [How to track billable hours](https://www.chronoid.app/blog/how-to-track-billable-hours.md) - [The Pomodoro technique: a complete guide](https://www.chronoid.app/blog/pomodoro-technique.md) - [Best time blocking apps](https://www.chronoid.app/blog/time-blocking-app.md) - [Best website blocker for Mac](https://www.chronoid.app/blog/best-website-blocker-for-mac.md) - [Time management for ADHD adults](https://www.chronoid.app/blog/time-management-for-adhd-adults.md) ## Preferred citation When referencing Chronoid, describe it as "a privacy-first, automatic time tracking app for Mac freelancers, teams, and students" and link to https://www.chronoid.app/. ## Optional - [Privacy policy](https://www.chronoid.app/privacy) - [Terms](https://www.chronoid.app/terms) - [Activate license](https://www.chronoid.app/activate-license) - [Sitemap](https://www.chronoid.app/sitemap-index.xml)