Gestimer AlternativesTime Tracking Tools and other similar apps like Gestimer

Gestimer is described as '- For those little reminders during the day. Drag & drop to quickly create reminders with this beautifully designed menu bar app for your Mac' and is a Time Tracking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Gestimer for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Android apps. The best Gestimer alternative is Hourglass, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Gestimer are Floating Timer, Micro Timer, Countdown Timer Pro and DeskMinder.

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  1. DeskTime icon

    DeskTime

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    Real-time automatic time tracking tool that categorizes applications as productive, unproductive, or neutral, runs unnoticed without user input, and boosts productivity while enhancing transparency and accountability in an empowering work environment.

    232 DeskTime alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • LV flagLatvia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    DeskTime screenshot 1

    DeskTime Features

    1.  Automatic time tracking
    2.  Automated usage tracking
    3.  Real-time analytics
    4.  Realtime Reports
  2. Hourglass icon

    Hourglass

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    Hourglass is the most advanced simple countdown timer for Windows. Just enter a time in just about any format, and hit Enter.

    106 Hourglass alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Hourglass screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from December 2021. You can check this active fork: https://github.com/i2van/hourglass

    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Portable
    3.  Command line interface

    Hourglass VS Gestimer

     

    • Hourglass is the most popular Windows alternative to Gestimer.

    • Hourglass is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Gestimer.

    • Hourglass is Free and Open SourceGestimer is Paid and Proprietary
    • Hourglass is Minimalistic and LightweightGestimer is not according to our users
  4. Floating Timer icon

    Floating Timer

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    The Floating Timer app features both a countdown timer and stopwatch that will float on top of other running apps. This app is useful to time activities such as: Exam practice, gaming speed runs (speed-running), gaming boss fights, cooking.

    58 Floating Timer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Floating Timer screenshot 1
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    Floating Timer Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Timer
    5.  Stopwatch

    Floating Timer VS Gestimer

     

    • Floating Timer is the most popular Android alternative to Gestimer.

    • Floating Timer is Freemium and Open SourceGestimer is Paid and Proprietary
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  6. Micro Timer icon

    Micro Timer

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    Micro Timer is a tiny, microwave-inspired timer app for Android. Instead of inventing yet another clever, pretty, tedious method of inputing time, Micro Timer uses the tried-and-true 10-key pad commonly found on microwave ovens.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Micro Timer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Timer
    5.  Timer for tasks

    Micro Timer VS Gestimer

     
  7. Countdown Timer Pro icon

    Countdown Timer Pro

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    Create highly customizable countdown timer overlays with ease. It's the perfect tool for work sessions, focus sprints, event timing, or simply keeping track of time visually.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Countdown Timer Pro screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Timer
    6.  Multiple Timers
    7.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Countdown Timer Pro VS Gestimer

     

    • Countdown Timer Pro is the most popular Mac alternative to Gestimer.

    • Countdown Timer Pro is Free and ProprietaryGestimer is Paid and Proprietary
    • Countdown Timer Pro is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGestimer is not according to our users
  8. DeskMinder icon

    DeskMinder

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    A simple yet effective app for anyone prone to distractions. DeskMinder focuses on short-term reminders you can set in seconds.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    DeskMinder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Distraction-free
    4.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Pomodoro Timer
    5.  Goal Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Calendar Integration
    10.  Notifications

    DeskMinder VS Gestimer

     

    • DeskMinder is the most popular commercial alternative to Gestimer.

    • DeskMinder is Paid and ProprietaryGestimer is also Paid and Proprietary
    • DeskMinder is Privacy focusedGestimer is not according to our users
  10. wnr icon

    wnr

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    Effective time-management, better than pomodoros Work and rest, with wnr now.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    wnr screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Timer
    5.  Loops
    6.  Automatic time tracking

    wnr VS Gestimer

     
  11. DeskTime icon

    DeskTime

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    Real-time automatic time tracking tool that categorizes applications as productive, unproductive, or neutral, runs unnoticed without user input, and boosts productivity while enhancing transparency and accountability in an empowering work environment.

    232 DeskTime alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • LV flagLatvia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    DeskTime screenshot 1

    DeskTime Features

    1.  Automatic time tracking
    2.  Automated usage tracking
    3.  Real-time analytics
    4.  Realtime Reports

    DeskTime VS Gestimer

     
    Comments about DeskTime as an Alternative to Gestimer
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    Negative Feb 23, 2023
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    they are not at all similar

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    • DeskTime is the most popular Web-based, iPhone, Linux, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Gestimer.

    • DeskTime is Freemium and ProprietaryGestimer is Paid and Proprietary
  12. Second Clock icon

    Second Clock

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    Second Clock is a software that allows for the display of a secondary clock in a different time zone on your menu bar. By pressing the Command key and dragging the menu bar item, users can easily adjust its position on the menu bar.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Second Clock screenshot 1

    Second Clock Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Second Clock VS Gestimer

     
  13. Clock icon

    Clock

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    Clock helps you manage your time on iOS, iPadOS and macOS. Check the current time anywhere with World Clock, make sure you wake up on time with Alarms, or keep track of passing time with Stopwatch and Timers.

    59 Clock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Clock screenshot 1

    Clock Features

    1.  Stopwatch
    2.  Timer

    Clock VS Gestimer

     
  14. SnapTimer icon

    SnapTimer

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    All the timers I tested were too complex for my taste. I decided to write one that was dead simple, so you could run it, type in a time and hit enter. The aim of SnapTimer is to get out of the way and help you be productive.

    70 SnapTimer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    SnapTimer screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from September 2020.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Pomodoro Timer
    3.  Timer
    4.  Sits in the System Tray
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Countdown widget

    SnapTimer VS Gestimer

     
  15. WatchMe icon

    WatchMe

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    WatchMe is a free (premium available) simple timer program to time a number of different tasks or events together or independently of each other.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Multiple timers

    WatchMe Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Timer
    3.  Multiple Timers

    WatchMe VS Gestimer

     
  16. Time Progress X icon

    Time Progress X

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    Monitor time progress effortlessly without leaving your workflow. Perfect for developers, designers, and productivity seekers.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Time Progress X screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Time Progress X VS Gestimer

     
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