Screen Time Data Import (Timing App)

Overview

Timing's Screen Time Data Import is a groundbreaking feature that allows users to import their mobile app usage from Apple's Screen Time feature, making it the only third-party solution capable of accessing and visualizing this data alongside desktop activity.

Key Innovation

Cross-Device Tracking

Timing can import mobile app usage from Screen Time, giving you a complete picture of all your work — regardless of which device you used.

Unique Capability

Timing is the only third-party solution for viewing Screen Time data in this way, as Apple typically restricts this information to their own Screen Time interface.

How It Works

Data Integration

1. Screen Time Access: Timing connects to your Apple Screen Time data
2. Mobile Activity Import: iPhone and iPad app usage is imported
3. Cross-Device Merging: Mobile activities appear alongside Mac desktop tracking
4. Unified Timeline: Complete work day visible in one place

Device Coverage

• MacBook and iMac desktop activity (native tracking)
• iPhone app usage (via Screen Time import)
• iPad app usage (via Screen Time import)
• Seamless integration across all Apple devices

Benefits

Complete Work Picture

Many professionals use multiple devices:

• Email on phone during commute
• Document review on iPad
• Development work on Mac
• Communication across all devices

Timing captures it all.

Mobile Work Recognition

Modern work happens on mobile devices:

• Slack messages
• Email responses
• Document edits
• Meeting participation
• Client communication

Without mobile tracking, significant work goes unrecorded.

Accurate Billing

For billable work:

• Capture all client communication
• Track mobile research time
• Document travel work on iPad
• Bill for every productive minute

Technical Implementation

Privacy-First Approach

Timing maintains its privacy-first philosophy:

• Data stays on your Mac
• Screen Time import is optional
• User controls what's included
• No cloud sync required

Integration Process

Users can:

• Enable Screen Time import in settings
• Choose which devices to include
• Filter mobile apps (work vs personal)
• Set import frequency
• Review before accepting mobile time

Use Cases

Hybrid Workers

• Track office Mac work and home iPad use
• Capture commute phone work
• Document complete workday
• Improve time estimation

Consultants

• Bill for mobile client communication
• Track research on any device
• Document travel work time
• Comprehensive project time

Freelancers

• Capture quick edits on phone
• Track mobile client meetings
• Document full project involvement
• Prevent revenue leakage

Competitive Advantage

No other time tracking tool offers:

• Direct Screen Time integration
• Third-party access to this Apple data
• Seamless Mac/iOS/iPadOS tracking
• Unified cross-device timeline

macOS Integration

Native Mac App

Timing is built specifically for macOS:

• Native performance
• Deep system integration
• Menu bar presence
• Automatic tracking
• Background operation

System Requirements

• macOS with Screen Time enabled
• iOS/iPadOS devices with Screen Time
• Same Apple ID across devices
• Timing for Mac installed

Pricing

Included with Timing subscription, no additional cost for Screen Time import feature.

Target Users

Mac users who work across multiple Apple devices, consultants and freelancers billing for mobile work, remote workers using varied devices, and anyone seeking complete cross-device time accountability.