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title: "Best Screentime Trackers for freelancers, ADHD individuals & people working remotely"
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The date format should follow the ISO 8601 standard for better compatibility. Consider changing it to '2024-07-15T16:35:00+03:00'.

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## Introduction

There are many reasons you might want to track your screentime. Maybe you want to be more productive, or maybe you want to reduce your screentime to improve your mental health. Whatever your reason, there are many screentime trackers available to help you monitor your screentime. In this article, we will take a look at the top ten best screentime trackers available today.

## ActivityWatch

ActivityWatch is a free, open-source cross-platform screentime tracker that helps you track your screentime and improve your productivity. It tracks the time you spend on different applications and websites, and provides detailed reports to help you analyze your screentime habits. ActivityWatch is highly customizable and extensible with many plugins available for download. ActivityWatch is available for Windows, macOS, Android and Linux. All data is stored locally by default, ensuring your privacy.

## Clockify

Clockify is a time tracking and timesheet application that enables you to monitor work hours across various projects. It offers free features, including unlimited time tracking and user invitations, making it suitable for both personal and business use indefinitely at no cost. Clockify is designed to help you manage your or your employees' hours in an organized manner. This application is particularly beneficial for individuals who bill by the hour, such as consultants, freelancers, and independent contractors. Additionally, Clockify provides comprehensive reports of your weekly activities and tracked hours. It also includes an auto tracker that monitors the websites and programs you view.

## Toggl

Toggl Track is a flexible and user-friendly time tracker designed to help you and your team make data-driven decisions and enhance productivity. Whether you require time reporting, billing, project tracking, or managing team workloads, Toggl Track offers a suitable plan and platform. The service is free for teams of up to five members. Toggl is a suite of productivity tools developed with stress management in mind. It includes automatic time tracking features that are claimed to be 100% private.

## Stay Focused: App/Site Blocker (Android)

Stay Focused is an app designed for screen time control and self-discipline. It offers various features such as a focus mode, app blocker, website blocker, one-second study timer, app time limit, and off-time functionality. These tools help ensure you stay aligned with your goals and enhance your self-control. As a smart mobile tracker manager, Stay Focused blocks and tracks app usage while also providing productivity reminders.


## RescueTime

RescueTime is a popular screentime tracker that helps you monitor your screentime and improve your productivity. It tracks the time you spend on different applications and websites. RescueTime has multiple features well-suited for freelancers and working professionals that need to track billable hours. RescueTime is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and offers a free version with limited features, as well as a premium version with additional features.

## StayFree

StayFree is a cross-platform screentime tracker. It tracks the time you spend on different applications and websites, and provides detailed reports to help you understand your screentime habits. StayFree is available for Android, iOS, Windows, Mac and offers a free version with limited features, as well as a premium version with additional features. StayFree collects identifiable data such as your ip address, device type, installed apps, and usage data for analytics purposes.

## ManicTime

ManicTime is a powerful screentime tracker that helps you monitor your screentime and improve your productivity. It tracks the time you spend on different applications and websites, and provides detailed reports to help you identify where you are spending your time. ManicTime is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and offers a free version with limited features, as well as a premium version with additional features.

## Conclusion

There are many screentime trackers available today to help you monitor your screentime and improve your productivity. Choosing the right screentime tracker depends on your needs and preferences. We hope this article has helped you find the best screentime tracker for you.