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Glimpse
What Glimpse is
Glimpse is a macOS app that records time spent in apps and websites on a Mac. It watches the frontmost window and counts only the app or website currently in use. Website activity is measured per site across multiple browsers. Tracking pauses when you step away, and idle-detection and sleep-time settings can be adjusted. The maker also describes accessibility controls for tracking that adapts to idle states. Usage data stays on the Mac, with no account, cloud syncing, or data leaving the device, according to the maker. Glimpse requires macOS 14.0 or later and works with Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. The paid license costs $9 as a one-time purchase, includes lifetime updates, and activates on up to three Macs. There is no free plan, although the website links to a free download. Payment is secured through Stripe, and support is available by email.
Who it suits
Glimpse suits Mac users who want app and website time tracking with local data storage. It is also suited to users needing adjustable idle settings or accessibility controls.
What it does well
- Tracks websites across multiple browsers
- Pauses tracking when you step away
- Data stays on the Mac
- One license covers up to three Macs
- Includes lifetime updates
What to know first
- Requires macOS 14.0 or later
- No free plan
- Supports macOS only
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Glimpse | One-time purchase; lifetime updates · License activates on up to three Macs · macOS 14.0 or later | $9, paid once |
As tinydesk.io lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Glimpse focuses on local, frontmost-window tracking with adjustable idle behavior. Its one-time 9.00 USD license and three-Mac limit are clear considerations for Mac users.
Facts from Glimpse's own pages
- Browser support
- It tracks time per website across multiple browsers. · tinydesk.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- Glimpse requires macOS 14.0 or later and works on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. · tinydesk.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Customization
- The maker describes tracking that adapts to idle states and offers accessibility controls. · tinydesk.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Free download
- The home page links to a free download hosted as a GitHub release. · tinydesk.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Idle detection
- It automatically pauses tracking when you step away, and users can adjust idle detection and sleep time. · tinydesk.io, 11 Oct 2026
- License limit
- One license can be activated on up to three Macs. · tinydesk.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Payment
- The maker describes a one-time purchase with no subscription or hidden fees and lifetime updates. · tinydesk.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Payment processing
- The purchase section says payment is secured via Stripe. · tinydesk.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says usage data stays on the Mac, with no account, cloud syncing, or data leaving the device. · tinydesk.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Glimpse tracks app and website screen time on a Mac. · tinydesk.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to contact [email protected] for issues, refund requests, or feature ideas. · tinydesk.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Tracking
- It monitors the frontmost window and counts only the app or website currently in use. · tinydesk.io, 11 Oct 2026
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