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Timex

Freemium#31 of 36 in Screen Time Management Apps

Timex: A detailed local Mac tracker, but not a conventional app-blocking screen-time limiter. Ranked #31 of 36 in Screen Time Management Apps by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mac users wanting detailed local tracking.

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At a glance

Editor score
6.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Mac users wanting detailed local tracking
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$49 one-time
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Automatic second-by-second tracking of apps, windows, and browser tabs
- Custom reports, focus scores, categorization rules, and CSV exports
- Local MCP server supports Claude, Cursor, Zed, and Visual Studio Code
Where it doesn't
- macOS only, with support documented for macOS 15+
- The paid tier costs $49 one time for up to three devices
- App blocking, limits, and schedules are not verified features

Our verdict on Timex

Timex is a privacy-focused macOS menu bar app for individual Mac users who want automatic records of app, window, browser-tab, and time-segment activity. Tracking happens locally, without an account or cloud synchronization. It suits people who need detailed personal usage records, focus awareness, and exports rather than parents or administrators managing screen-time limits across devices. Support is documented for macOS 15+ on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

Its strongest area is depth of local tracking and reporting. Timex records activity second by second and provides day, week, month, and custom-range views. Users can apply window-title, URL, app-categorization, and keyword rules, then calculate focus scores using their own category weights. CSV export covers daily summaries or full logs. Manual entries and away-time reconciliation help refine records, while the break timer adds hydration, mindfulness, and stretching exercises. Stay-awake mode is useful for long-running Mac tasks. The local MCP server also connects recorded activity with Claude, Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Zed, Visual Studio Code, and other MCP clients.

The plan structure is straightforward. Free includes a break timer and stay-awake/lid-down mode. The free trial records 100 hours of activity without requiring a credit card. The Timex plan costs $49 one time and adds automatic local tracking, usage views, CSV export, and support for three devices. That price is easier to justify for users who value detailed records, privacy, custom analysis, and AI-client access. Choose Timex for local Mac tracking and focus reporting; choose another category fit if you need conventional app blocking, usage limits, or schedules.

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Timex pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Timex fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$49 one-time
Devices included	3 devices
Supported platforms	macOS 15+; Apple Silicon and Intel support documented
Usage reports	Yes
Application limits	Not verified
Scheduled limits	Not verified
Focus sessions	Yes
Usage history retention	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	7 integrations: Claude, Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Zed, Visual Studio Code … See all →
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	gettimex.app
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Timex integrations

Timex lists 7 integrations on its own site.

Claude
Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Zed
Visual Studio Code
MCP clients

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