Free Time Tracking App for Mac

AYYES is the Mac time tracker built for teams. It captures screenshots, app usage, and activity levels in the background – giving your whole team verifiable proof of work. Build trust, spot bottlenecks, and keep projects on track, all from your Mac.

AYYES Projects Dashboard

Step by step

How to track time with windows desktop app

Step 1

Set Up Your Free Account

Create your AYYES workspace in under a minute. The free plan includes unlimited time tracking and project management for 12 team members, ideal for freelancers and small teams getting started.

Sign Up for free

Step 2

Download & install AYYES for macOS

Download the AYYES desktop tracker for Mac. Compatible with macOS 12.0 (Monterey) and later.

Download for macOS

Step 3

Choose Your Project & Task

Select the project and task you’re working on before starting the timer. Every minute gets attributed to the right client or project automatically. Switching between tasks mid-day? No problem, change your selection without interrupting the timer.

Project and task selection in desktop app

Step 4

Start Tracking Projects & Tasks

Click Check In and get to work. The timer runs quietly in your menu bar and can be stopped instantly. Your project and task selections are saved with each time entry.

Project & task tracking started

Step 5

Set Up Automatic Tracking

Enable auto time tracking in project settings. AYYES will capture activity without manual start/stop – including periodic screenshots, application usage, website visits, and keyboard/mouse activity levels.

ayyes project time tracker settings

Step 6

Let Idle Detection Handle Forgotten Timers

AYYES detects inactivity and can auto-check-out after a set idle period. No more inflated timesheets or manual corrections.

Step 7

Turn On Screenshot Blur

Working with sensitive client data? Enable screenshot blur to automatically obscure confidential information in captured screenshots. Adjust blur intensity to match your privacy requirements while maintaining proof of work.

Screenshot blur applied

Step 8

Review & Export Timesheets

Open the AYYES web dashboard to review detailed and summarized timesheets. Export reports as PDF or image for payroll, client billing, or internal review.

summarized timesheet reports
AYYES timesheet reports

Features

Key Features of the AYYES Windows Time Tracker

Automatic Time Tracking

Records work activity in the background and work without distraction.

Screenshots

Captures automated screenshots at random or fixed intervals for verifiable proof of work.

App & Website Tracking

Tracks which applications and websites are used during work hours, categorized by productivity level.

Idle Detection & Auto-Checkout

Detects inactivity and automatically checks out after a configurable idle period.

Screenshot Blur

Blurs sensitive information while preserving proof of work, a privacy-friendly monitoring.

Tracking Notes & Reminders

Prompts users to add context to time entries – ensuring every hour tells a complete story.

Activity Levels

Calculates activity percentage based on keyboard and mouse input – no keystroke logging.

Offline Tracking

Tracks time without internet and syncs automatically when connectivity is restored.

Windows, Mac & Linux

Available across all major desktop platforms.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. AYYES offers a free plan forever for up to 12 team members with unlimited time tracking, unlimited projects, and unlimited tasks. No credit card required.

The AYYES Mac app supports macOS 12.0 (Monterey) and higher.

Yes. The Mac desktop tracker captures automated screenshots at configurable intervals. You can enable screenshot blur for sensitive projects, and screenshots are stored securely for audit and proof-of-work purposes.

No. AYYES is designed as a proof-of-work platform, not a surveillance tool. The Mac app tracks activity levels—not keystrokes, not specific content. Screenshot blur protects sensitive information. The goal is transparency and trust, not surveillance.

Yes. The AYYES Mac app supports offline tracking. Your time data is stored locally and syncs automatically when your internet connection is restored.

No. AYYES is designed as a proof-of-work platform, not a surveillance tool. The desktop app tracks activity levels — not keystrokes, not specific content. Screenshot blur protects sensitive information. The goal is transparency and trust, not surveillance.

Yes. The free plan supports up to 12 team members. Paid plans start at $0.88/user/month (billed annually) and include unlimited team members, advanced monitoring, kiosk system, and priority support.

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