ctrlhq

Time tracking

A time tracker that's always in view.

Your tasks and the running timer live in the notch, so you never forget to start or stop.

Buy ctrlhq · Launch price, regularly $29: $24.99Launch price, regularly ₹1,999: ₹1,499

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Shortcut ⌥⌘T

ctrlhq's Today tab with tasks, categories and a running timer

Most time trackers fail the same way: they end up behind a dozen windows, you forget to start them, and on Friday you're guessing your hours.

ctrlhq sits in your MacBook's notch instead. The running timer is always on screen, in every app and every Space. Hover the notch and today's tasks open; move away and they tuck back in.

What you get

  • One click to start

    Click a task to start its timer and click again to stop. Switch tasks and the timer moves with you.

  • Always visible

    The current task and elapsed time sit beside the notch all day, so a running timer is never a surprise.

  • Categories and priorities

    Colour-coded categories, priorities and due dates keep the list readable when the day gets busy.

  • Plan ahead

    Park tasks for tomorrow or later and they show up on the right day.

  • Offline, on your Mac

    Everything is stored in one JSON file on your Mac. No account, no sync, no server.

  • Export any time

    Send your tracked time to CSV or JSON for invoices, timesheets or your own spreadsheets.

How it works

  1. 1Hover the notch to open Today.
  2. 2Click a task to start tracking.
  3. 3Click it again, or press ⌥⌘T from any app, to stop.

Other time tracking apps for Mac

Good standalone apps already do this one job. Here's how they compare, and where ctrlhq fits.

  • ctrlhq

    In your notch

    One-click timers in the notch, idle detection and CSV or JSON export. Offline, no account.

    $24.99₹1,499 once

  • Timing

    Automatic time tracker

    Logs every app, document and website automatically, then you sort it into projects. ctrlhq vs Timing

    From $10 a month

  • Toggl Track

    Cloud time tracker

    Timers and reports for teams, synced across web, desktop and phone. ctrlhq vs Toggl Track

    Free plan, paid from $9 a month

  • Rize

    AI time tracker

    Tracks your computer activity automatically and sorts it with AI.

    $9.99 a month, billed yearly

  • Tyme

    Time tracker for Apple devices

    Timers, budgets and timesheets across Mac, iPhone and Apple Watch.

    $59.99 a year

Prices from each maker's website, checked October 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

Questions

Does it work on Macs without a notch?

Yes. On an external display or an older Mac, ctrlhq draws its own notch at the top of your main screen.

Can I track more than one task at once?

No, on purpose. One timer runs at a time, so your hours always add up.

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Also in the notch

All features

Time tracking, and everything else.

Every feature is in one app, for one price: $24.99₹1,499 once, no subscription.

Buy ctrlhq · Launch price, regularly $29: $24.99Launch price, regularly ₹1,999: ₹1,499

One-time purchase, lifetime updates

Already bought? Download

macOS 15 Sequoia or later · Apple silicon & Intel