Alternatives · Time Tracking
Timemator alternatives
Timemator compared with 6 alternatives: Timing, Chronoid, Tyme, Daily, Rize and 1 more.
Timemator is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39 one-time for the Mac app; the iOS app is $7.99 one-time, sold separately. 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TimematorThis tool | Free trial · from $39 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Timing | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS |
| Chronoid | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | macOS |
| Tyme | Free trial · from $59.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Daily | Free trial · from $39.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Rize | Free trial · from $9.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Tim | Free plan · from $12.99/yr | Yes | macOS |
How each one differs from Timemator
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Timing
Automatic time tracking for Mac with no timers to start
- Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly). Timemator starts at $39 one-time for the Mac app; the iOS app is $7.99 one-time, sold separately.
- Only Timing lists a web app.
- Only Timemator lists an iOS app.
- Timemator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac users who want time recorded without starting timers
- Free trial · from $8/mo
Chronoid
Automatic, local-first time tracking and invoicing for Mac
- Chronoid starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 ($15 billed monthly). Timemator starts at $39 one-time for the Mac app; the iOS app is $7.99 one-time, sold separately.
- Only Timemator lists an iOS app.
- Chronoid also covers site & app blocker, Pomodoro timer and invoicing.
- Timemator also covers reports.
Suits: Mac freelancers and consultants who bill by the hour
- Free trial · from $59.99/yr
Tyme
Time tracking for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- Tyme starts at $59.99 per user / year ($6.99 billed monthly), US App Store. Timemator starts at $39 one-time for the Mac app; the iOS app is $7.99 one-time, sold separately.
- Timemator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Freelancers who work on a Mac, iPhone and Apple Watch
- Free trial · from $39.99/yr
Daily
Mac time tracker that asks what you are working on
- Daily starts at $39.99 per year or $7.99 per month; lifetime license $99.99. Timemator starts at $39 one-time for the Mac app; the iOS app is $7.99 one-time, sold separately.
- Daily also covers menu bar app.
- Timemator also covers reports.
Suits: Mac users who forget to start and stop timers
- Free trial · from $9.99/mo
Rize
Automatic time tracker with focus tools and AI reports
- Rize starts at $9.99 / month, billed annually. Timemator starts at $39 one-time for the Mac app; the iOS app is $7.99 one-time, sold separately.
- Only Rize lists a Windows app.
- Only Rize lists a browser extension.
- Only Timemator lists an iOS app.
- Timemator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Freelancers and agencies that bill by the hour and dislike manual timers
- Free plan · from $12.99/yr
Tim
Menu bar time tracker for Mac with reports and invoicing
- Tim starts at $12.99 per year, or $24.99 one-time (Pro, US Mac App Store). Timemator starts at $39 one-time for the Mac app; the iOS app is $7.99 one-time, sold separately.
- Tim has a free plan. Timemator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Timemator lists an iOS app.
- Tim also covers invoicing and menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who want a timer that lives in the menu bar
Limits worth knowing in Timemator
- The Mac and iOS apps are sold separately, at $39 and $7.99.
- The Activity Timeline and Auto-tracking are marked Mac only; the iOS listing describes manual tracking of hours and tasks.
- There is no Windows, Android or web version, and no team features; Windows and Teams editions appear on the roadmap.
- A Mac license can be active on 2 computers at the same time.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Timemator?
The alternatives to Timemator in this directory are Timing, Chronoid, Tyme, Daily, Rize and Tim. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Timemator.
Is there a free alternative to Timemator?
Yes. Tim has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Timemator alternatives work on Windows?
The Timemator listing does not include a Windows app. Rize lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.