The Simple Time Tracker Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Simple Time Tracker in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Simple Time Tracker
The Insider’s Guide
Free, open-source activity time tracker for Android
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among time tracking apps, read from Simple Time Tracker’s own pages.
Made by Anton Razinkov · checked Oct 6, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Simple Time Tracker’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Simple Time Tracker’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.8
GPA, above 28 of the 42 other time tracking apps we grade
Simple Time Tracker is a free, open-source Android app for recording how much time goes to each activity in a day. An activity starts with one tap, and the app keeps the records and shows statistics over time. It needs no account or internet connection and the data stays on the phone. Widgets, notifications, backups and a Wear OS companion app are included, and there are no ads or in-app purchases.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Simple Time Tracker, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, but there's nothing at all to set up: one tap starts an activity, and it wants no account and no connection.
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Best for free personal time tracking on Android
Simple Time Tracker is a free, open-source Android app for logging your day: tap an activity to start it and charts add it up, with no ads, no account and data kept on the phone.
- 2
It is free
Simple Time Tracker has no paid plan at all. Entirely free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. The store listing says there are no advertisements and no in-app purchases.
- 3
It runs on Android
Android.
- 4
One-tap activity timers
A new activity starts with a single tap from a minimal interface, and earlier records can be reviewed afterwards. The app has screens for categories and tags.
- 5
Statistics
Statistics show how time was spent over a period, drawn as pie and bar charts, and a detailed statistics screen can be filtered by date.
- 6
Home-screen widgets and notifications
Widgets track activities straight from the home screen, and the listing also names notifications and a dark mode among the features.
- 7
A 2.8 GPA, above 28 of 42
That is against the other time tracking apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Simple Time Tracker is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Simple Time Tracker at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Android
- Made by
- Anton Razinkov
- Category
- Time Tracking
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for free personal time tracking on Android
Simple Time Tracker is a free, open-source Android app for logging your day: tap an activity to start it and charts add it up, with no ads, no account and data kept on the phone. It's Android only, the Wear OS app comes only with the Google Play build, it's built for one person with no clients or invoices, and moving to a new phone relies on backup and restore.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | It's free: no paid plan, no ads, no in-app purchases, and the code is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Most of this category charges $4.50 a month and up. |
| Free plan and trial | A | The full app comes from Google Play or F-Droid and you don't need an account or an internet connection. Nothing is held back, because there's no paid version to hold it for. |
| Features | C | One-tap timers, categories and tags, pie and bar charts, home-screen widgets, goals, reminders for untracked time, a Pomodoro mode and CSV export. It does that job fully, but it's a smaller job than this category's: no clients, no teams, no invoicing. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record, but there's nothing at all to set up: one tap starts an activity, and it wants no account and no connection. The widgets mean you needn't even open it. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Android and nothing else, with a Wear OS watch app if you install from Google Play rather than F-Droid. No iPhone, desktop or web version, no integrations, and with no account your records move to a new phone only by backup and restore. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Simple Time Tracker is for
- Fits if you're on Android and want a free tracker with no ads and no account
- Works for logging a whole day across personal things, like sleep, study and the gym
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you use an iPhone or want it on a computer, because it's Android only
- Too light for client work, with no team features and no invoicing
- Not for you if you swap phones a lot, since your data only moves by backup and restore
- Watch out: the F-Droid build has no Wear OS support, so the watch app needs the Google Play version
- Tight if you want integrations or a web view, as there are none, and it's the work of a single developer
Good to know
Good for
- Android users who want a free tracker with no ads and no account
- Logging how a whole day is spent across personal activities
- People who want their time data to stay on their own phone
Worth knowing
- It is an Android app with a Wear OS companion; the project lists no iPhone, desktop or web version.
- Data stays on the phone with no account, so carrying it to another device relies on backup and restore.
- The F-Droid build has no Wear OS support; the watch app needs the Google Play version.
- It is a personal tracker by a single developer, and the listing describes no team, client or invoicing features.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Simple Time Tracker is free to use.
The full app comes from Google Play or F-Droid and you don't need an account or an internet connection.
Free
$0
The full app from Google Play or F-Droid, with no ads, in-app purchases or account.
The free plan
Entirely free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. The store listing says there are no advertisements and no in-app purchases.
Read from play.google.com on Oct 6, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Android
Free, open-source activity time tracker for Android. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, works offline, local-first, Pomodoro timer, time tracking, goals.
It does that job fully, but it's a smaller job than this category's: no clients, no teams, no invoicing.
- One-tap activity timers
- A new activity starts with a single tap from a minimal interface, and earlier records can be reviewed afterwards. The app has screens for categories and tags.
- Statistics
- Statistics show how time was spent over a period, drawn as pie and bar charts, and a detailed statistics screen can be filtered by date.
- Home-screen widgets and notifications
- Widgets track activities straight from the home screen, and the listing also names notifications and a dark mode among the features.
- Goals, reminders and Pomodoro
- Goals have their own screen, and reminders run on custom schedules, including ones for inactivity and untracked time. The app also has a Pomodoro mode.
- Wear OS app
- The Google Play version supports Wear OS watches and provides a watch face complication. The F-Droid build leaves out Google Play services and Wear OS support.
- Backups and CSV export
- The database can be backed up and restored, backups can run automatically, and records export to CSV.
Where it runs
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Simple Time Tracker is made by Anton Razinkov.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
28/42
Other time tracking apps it is graded above
Simple Time Tracker's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 28 of the 42 other time tracking apps we grade, and level with 5.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 37 of 42) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Simple Time Tracker has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 43 time tracking apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Simple Time Tracker’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 36 of 42
- AFree plan and trialAbove 37 of 42
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 42
- BEase of useAbove 23 of 42
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 42
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 39 time tracking apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Simple Time Tracker is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Simple Time Tracker is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 28 of the 42 other time tracking apps we grade.
What you could make
- Time tracking, goals and Pomodoro timer: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- A real app for Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- Hooks into the device itself: a Wear OS app and widgets.
What this rests on. Simple Time Tracker’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
aTimeLogger, ATracker, Timelines, Toggl and ActivityWatch
The 5 tools Simple Time Tracker is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
aTimeLogger
Free plan · from $5.99 one-time
One-tap personal time tracker for iPhone, Android and web.
- Only aTimeLogger lists a web app.
- Only aTimeLogger lists iOS and macOS apps.
- Simple Time Tracker is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.8GPA
ATracker
Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
One-tap time, habit and goal tracker for iPhone and Android.
- Only ATracker lists a web app.
- Only ATracker lists an iOS app.
- Simple Time Tracker is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.6GPA
Timelines
Free plan · from $39.99/yr
Visual time tracking for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
- Only Simple Time Tracker lists an Android app.
- Only Timelines lists an iOS app.
- Simple Time Tracker is open source, according to its own site.
- 3.0GPA
Toggl
Free plan · from $9/mo
Team time tracker with billing reports and capacity planning.
- Only Toggl lists a web app.
- Only Toggl lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Toggl lists a browser extension.
- 3.0GPA
ActivityWatch
Free
Free, open-source automatic time tracker that keeps data local.
- Only ActivityWatch lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only ActivityWatch lists a browser extension.
- Simple Time Tracker also covers Pomodoro timer and goals.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Simple Time Tracker free?
Yes. Simple Time Tracker is free to use.
How much does Simple Time Tracker cost?
Simple Time Tracker lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does Simple Time Tracker work on?
Simple Time Tracker is available on Android.
Does Simple Time Tracker have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Simple Time Tracker is listed for Android.
Does Simple Time Tracker have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Simple Time Tracker is listed for Android.
Is Simple Time Tracker open source?
Yes. Simple Time Tracker is open source, according to its own site.
Does Simple Time Tracker work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Who makes Simple Time Tracker?
Simple Time Tracker is made by Anton Razinkov.
What are the alternatives to Simple Time Tracker?
The closest alternatives to Simple Time Tracker in our directory are aTimeLogger, ATracker, Timelines, Toggl and ActivityWatch.
How does Simple Time Tracker compare with other time tracking apps?
Simple Time Tracker's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 28 of the 42 other time tracking apps we grade, and level with 5.
Is Simple Time Tracker good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Simple Time Tracker A for value for money. Simple Time Tracker has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Simple Time Tracker?
Simple Time Tracker is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Simple Time Tracker’s own pages on Oct 6, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Simple Time Tracker's own pages on 6 October 2026. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-03-19.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Anton Razinkov. Prices change, so check github.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Simple Time Tracker, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/simple-time-tracker
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Simple Time Tracker’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Simple Time Tracker is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Anton Razinkov. Prices and plans change: check github.com before you buy.