Timemator

Timemator is an automatic time tracking app for freelancers on macOS and iOS that records working time by monitoring the apps, project files, and websites used throughout the day.

Key capabilities include:

• Rule-based auto-tracking that starts timers based on user-defined rules (for app launches, window titles, file activity, or URLs), plus an activity timeline for reviewing what happened on Mac
• Manual time tracking with start/stop timers, the ability to add sessions, and timeline editing to correct or refine entries
• Client and project organization using folders and tasks (Finder-style), including billable vs. non-billable tasks, hourly rates, and automatic revenue calculation
• Reporting and exports in timeline, chart, and list views, with PDF export for sending invoices or summaries to clients

Pricing: Paid. Mac app costs $39 as a one-time payment (lifetime access, activation on 2 devices) with a 30-day free trial; iOS app is sold separately (listed at $7.99 one-time). Also available via Setapp.

Notable for its privacy-first, local data storage (tracked sessions and revenue stay on-device), offline tracking, and iCloud sync across Mac and iPhone, which makes it a fit for freelancers who want automated tracking without a web-based time tracking service.