Stretch It AlternativesTime Tracking Tools and other similar apps like Stretch It

Stretch It is described as 'Transform your Mac's menu bar into an intuitive, gesture-controlled timer with Stretch It!' and is a Time Tracking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Stretch It for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Web-based apps. The best Stretch It alternative is ActivityWatch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Stretch It are Toggl Track, RescueTime, ManicTime and Hourglass.

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Stretch It alternatives page was last updated Apr 24, 2025
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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.

    234 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
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  2. ActivityWatch icon

    ActivityWatch

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    Open-source, cross-platform app tracks time on devices, providing productivity insights, anti-procrastination tools, and Pomodoro timers in a privacy-focused, no third-party data system, customizable by user extensions, making it a versatile alternative to RescueTime and ManicTime.

    82 ActivityWatch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Rust
    • Python
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
    ActivityWatch screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Automatic time tracking
    2.  Visual timeline
    3.  Task Time Tracking
    4.  Decentralized storage
    5.  Automated usage tracking
    6.  Local based GUI
    7.  Open API
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Data export/import
    10.  Real-time tracking
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Idle Detection

    ActivityWatch VS Stretch It

     

    • ActivityWatch is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Stretch It.

    • ActivityWatch is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Stretch It.

    • ActivityWatch is Free and Open SourceStretch It is Free and Proprietary
    • ActivityWatch is Privacy focusedStretch It is not according to our users
  4. Toggl Track icon

    Toggl Track

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    Toggl Track is a time-tracking software that works across various environments and devices, providing detailed data on profitability and productivity. It features one-click and background tracking, and can be integrated into your workflow.

    310 Toggl Track alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Toggl Track screenshot 1

    Top Toggl Track Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Tracker Button
    3.  Timeline
    4.  Calendar Integration
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Pomodoro Timer
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Calendar View
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Task Time Tracking
    11.  Reminders
    12.  Real-time tracking

    Toggl Track VS Stretch It

     

    • Toggl Track is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to Stretch It.

    • Toggl Track is Freemium and ProprietaryStretch It is Free and Proprietary
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    RescueTime

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    This tool automatically monitors computer use, providing detailed insights to enhance productivity and time management. It features goal setting and alerts to help conquer procrastination, while comparing user metrics to average data for broader context.

    237 RescueTime alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    RescueTime screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Automatic time tracking
    2.  Life Logging & Quantified Self
    3.  Automated usage tracking
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    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Calendar View
    7.  Goal Tracking
    8.  Website blocking
    9.  Content Filtering
    10.  Employee Time Tracking

    RescueTime VS Stretch It

     

    • RescueTime is the most popular commercial alternative to Stretch It.

    • RescueTime is Paid and ProprietaryStretch It is Free and Proprietary
    • RescueTime is Privacy focusedStretch It is not according to our users
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    ManicTime

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    ManicTime automatically records your computer usage. It remembers which apps you've used and for how long. It will also remember which web sites you've visited and which documents you've worked on.

    195 ManicTime alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SI flagSlovenia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Real-time tracking
    2.  Automatic Tagging
    3.  Track Activities
    4.  Automatic time tracking
    5.  Charts
    6.  Visual Graphing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Task Time Tracking
    11.  Pomodoro Timer
    12.  Portable

    ManicTime VS Stretch It

     
  8. Hourglass icon

    Hourglass

     53 likes
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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
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    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 Stretch It

     
  10. Tickr: Event Countdown icon

    Tickr: Event Countdown

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    Tickr is your personal countdown companion, helping you stay excited and organized for all of life's big moments and important deadlines. Tickr is free to use with core features, and offers a Pro upgrade for power users!.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Tickr: Event Countdown screenshot 1
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    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Recurring Tasks
    4.  Reminders
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Goal Tracking
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Dark Mode

    Tickr: Event Countdown VS Stretch It

     
  11. 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.

    59 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 Stretch It

     
  12. 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 Stretch It

     
  13. Insightful icon

    Insightful

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    Monitor and enhance productivity with real-time insights, track time, manage remote teams effectively, and streamline workflows. Insightful offers scalable, secure solutions available in both Cloud and On-Premise, supporting flexible work environments with ease of deployment.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Insightful screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Automatic time tracking
    2.  Real-time analytics
    3.  Real-time tracking
    4.  Productivity analysis
    5.  Automated Screenshots
    6.  Payroll calculator
    7.  Task Time Tracking
    8.  Calendar Integration
    9.  Stealth
    10.  Real-time monitoring
    11.  Timeline-based
    12.  Automated usage tracking

    Insightful VS Stretch It

     

    • Insightful is the most popular SaaS alternative to Stretch It.

    • Insightful is Paid and ProprietaryStretch It is Free and Proprietary
    • Insightful is Privacy focusedStretch It is not according to our users
  14. 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 Stretch It

     
  15. 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 Stretch It

     
  16. TimeCamp icon

    TimeCamp

     33 likes
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    TimeCamp is a time tracking software for freelancers and companies. It's well equipped: budgeting, invoicing, project costs and many others. If you're looking for a mobile-friendly solution, this one will be perfect!.

    222 TimeCamp alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    TimeCamp screenshot 1

    TimeCamp Features

    1.  Task Time Tracking
    2.  Geofencing
    3.  Attendance management
    4.  Collaborative project management
    5.  Automatic time tracking
    6.  Software Management
    7.  Computer monitoring

    TimeCamp VS Stretch It

     
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