Qbserve

Overview

Qbserve is an automatic private time tracker designed exclusively for Mac users. It emphasizes privacy by storing all tracked data locally on your device, never sending information to external servers.

Privacy Features

• Local Storage: All tracked data is stored locally on your Mac and never sent anywhere
• Complete Privacy: No way for developers to see your tracked history or identify you
• Anonymous Statistics: Only collects anonymous generic statistics with no personal identification
• Optional Controls: Options to ignore private browser tabs or pause tracking at any time

Time Tracking Capabilities

• Automatic tracking of time spent in web and desktop applications
• Productivity categorization of apps and websites
• Detailed reports on time usage and productivity patterns
• No manual time entry required

Productivity Analysis

Qbserve automatically categorizes your activities as productive, unproductive, or neutral, providing insights into how you spend your time without invasive monitoring.

Privacy vs Cloud Alternatives

Unlike cloud-based alternatives like RescueTime, Qbserve's privacy-first design ensures that sensitive information regarding work habits and time allocation remains confidential and secure on your local device.

Pricing

One-time purchase model (check website for current pricing).

Platform

macOS only.