Notion vs Timing

Notion is a single space where you can think, write, and plan. Capture thoughts, manage projects, or even run an entire company.

Timing is an automatic time tracking app for macOS that records application, website, and document usage in the background, then uses AI-powered summaries to group related activity so users can see what they actually worked on without starting or stopping a timer. It tracks idle time, phone calls, meetings, and calendar events alongside app usage for a fuller picture of a workday. Users can drag and drop tracked time onto projects, set up automation rules to auto-categorize recurring activity, and export reports as PDF, XLSX, CSV, or HTML. Timing is aimed at freelancers, consultants, and professionals who want accurate billable-time records without the friction of manual time tracking.

• Extremely flexible - adapts to almost any workflow
• Clean, minimal interface
• Strong template ecosystem
• Good mobile apps

• Fully automatic tracking removes the need to remember to start or stop a timer
• AI summaries make it easy to reconstruct a workday from raw activity data
• Deep coverage of developer and creative tools (VS Code, Xcode, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro)
• 30-day free trial with no credit card required

• Can get slow with very large databases
• Steep learning curve for advanced features
• Offline mode is limited

• Mac-only; no native Windows, Linux, iOS, or Android app for the core tracking engine
• Cross-device sync requires the pricier annual Connect plan on top of the base subscription
• Passive tracking of all app/website activity may feel invasive to some users compared to manual timers