PC Chrono AlternativesTime Tracking Tools and other similar apps like PC Chrono

PC Chrono is described as 'Countdown timer capable of .mp3, .ogg or .wav file playback on completion. stopwatch 12/24 hour clock; customizable voice notifications for all modes (timer, stopwatch and clock)' and is a Time Tracking tool in the office & productivity category. There are seven alternatives to PC Chrono for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Windows, F-Droid and Java apps. The best PC Chrono alternative is Hourglass, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PC Chrono are Floating Timer, wnr, Compose Stopwatch and Stopwatch.

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PC Chrono alternatives page was last updated Jul 8, 2025
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  1. 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.

    105 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 PC Chrono

     

    • Hourglass is the most popular Windows alternative to PC Chrono.

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

    • Hourglass is Free and Open SourcePC Chrono is Free and Proprietary
    • Hourglass is Minimalistic and LightweightPC Chrono is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    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 screenshot 3

    Floating Timer Features

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

    Floating Timer VS PC Chrono

     

    • Floating Timer is the most popular Android alternative to PC Chrono.

    • Floating Timer is Freemium and Open SourcePC Chrono is Free and Proprietary
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    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 PC Chrono

     

    • wnr is the most popular Mac alternative to PC Chrono.

    • wnr is Free and Open SourcePC Chrono is Free and Proprietary
  5. Compose Stopwatch icon

    Compose Stopwatch

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    Android stopwatch app in the Material You theme, designed for ease of use and best features

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • KZ flagKazakhstan

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Compose Stopwatch screenshot 1
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    Compose Stopwatch screenshot 3

    Compose Stopwatch Features

    1.  Stopwatch

    Compose Stopwatch VS PC Chrono

     
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    Stopwatch

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    A Java countdown timer and stopwatch. Features a fullscreen and a resizable window mode. All actions are available on the popup menu or as keyboard shortcuts.

    Supports sound clip types of AIFF, AU, WAV and MIDI (uses the Java Sound engine).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Java
    This shows Stopwatch in window mode, the popup menu and the preferences dialog.

    Stopwatch Features

    1.  Stopwatch
    2.  Timer
    3.  Fullscreen support

    Stopwatch VS PC Chrono

     

    • Stopwatch is the most popular Linux alternative to PC Chrono.

    • Stopwatch is Free and Open SourcePC Chrono is Free and Proprietary
  7. Orbs icon

    Orbs

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    With Orbs you will be able to run multiple timers at once. See your progress of multiple timers running at once. Customize by adding an icon to your view or showing the title of the timer.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • visionOS
    Orbs screenshot 1
    Orbs screenshot 2
    Orbs screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Multiple Timers
    5.  Timer
    6.  Run in background

    Orbs VS PC Chrono

     

    • Orbs is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to PC Chrono.

    • Orbs is the most popular commercial alternative to PC Chrono.

    • Orbs is Paid and ProprietaryPC Chrono is Free and Proprietary
    • Orbs is Privacy focusedPC Chrono is not according to our users
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    Mini Stopwatch

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    Mini Stopwatch is a minimalist stopwatch app designed for simplicity and efficiency. It sits conveniently in your macOS menu bar, providing quick access with just a click. Start and stop the timer with a single click, and reset it with a double-click.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Mini Stopwatch screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Portable
    6.  Stopwatch
    7.  Timer

    Mini Stopwatch VS PC Chrono

     
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