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RescueTime vs YourHour
Both stand on screen time management apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
RescueTime combines automatic activity tracking with focus and, on higher plans, timesheet and team tools. Check which plan fits your need for exports, approvals, and team features, and note the desktop-app requirement for computer tracking.
Visit RescueTime Free plan AndroidiPhone
YourHour combines usage tracking, app blocking and Android TV controls, with reports and prompts intended to support more mindful use. Note the iOS requirement, Android accessibility permission and Premium-only report exports, alongside the listed subscription prices.
Visit YourHourThe facts
| RescueTime | YourHour | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Solo Focus Annual: $84 a year | YourHour Pro Yearly: $12.99 a year |
| Plans published | 13 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | rescuetime.com | yourhourapp.com |
| On screen time management apps | #22 of 36 | #26 of 36 |
RescueTime: what it does well
- Free plan and 14-day trial are available.
- Tracks projects, clients, tasks, and billable time on applicable plans.
- Team plans include reports and role-based access control.
- Activity data excludes keystrokes, screenshots, and webpage content.
- Data export and integrations are available.
What to know first
- Computer activity tracking requires installing the desktop app.
- The free Lite plan may be restored after an unresolved payment failure.
- Partial-period refunds are generally not offered.
- Mobile and web apps alone do not provide computer activity tracking.
YourHour: what it does well
- Dashboard tracks usage, unlocks and top apps.
- Includes daily, weekly and monthly reports.
- Core usage tracking can work offline.
- Android TV apps can be locked remotely.
What to know first
- Free download contains ads and in-app purchases.
- iPhone requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- Android blocking features use AccessibilityService.
- Report exports are Premium features.
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