Daily for Mac

Overview

Daily is a macOS time tracking application that takes a unique approach to ensuring complete time tracking coverage. Rather than relying on users to remember to start and stop timers, Daily periodically prompts you to record what you're currently working on.

How It Works

Daily asks you at regular intervals what task or project you've been working on. This periodic check-in system:

• Eliminates forgotten timer starts or stops
• Captures all work time, including unexpected tasks
• Reduces the cognitive load of manual time tracking
• Provides more accurate retrospective time logs

Key Benefits

• Never Miss Time: Periodic prompts ensure all work is captured
• Less Mental Overhead: No need to remember to start/stop timers
• Flexible: Works well for varied, unpredictable work patterns
• Accurate Records: Better captures reality of how time was actually spent

Best For

• People who frequently forget to track time
• Workers with highly varied tasks throughout the day
• Those who switch between projects unexpectedly
• Anyone who finds traditional time trackers too demanding

Platform

macOS only

Comparison to Traditional Time Trackers

Unlike apps that require you to manually start a timer before beginning work, Daily's periodic check-in approach adapts to how people actually work—with frequent interruptions, context switches, and forgotten tracking sessions.