Tyme 2 App Reviews

iCloud Sync was broken … 3 days … fix was there!

I LOVED Tyme 1. I just downloaded Tyme 2. I still have to get to know it a little more, but 1 was phenomenal, and 2 looks just as good. The ability to edit your time entries, start and stop earlier, and the reminders are terrific. If I can arrange these by date (which it says I can), then I’ll likely stop using Mac’s Reminders program and just stick with this one. Simple interface, very responsive support, and the new export function looks fantastic.

I used Tyme 1 and loved it. I upgraded to Tyme 2 because of the Dropbox sync option that I really prefer instead of iCloud (I work with 2 different computers and I need to sync my timework). The new version is cool but some useful options have been removed. - I really enjoyed the « detailed overview » from Tyme 1 that helped me where I spent my time during the week. I only had to click on the task to see all the related description/details and edit then rapidly. - On the « home dashboard » (where all the timers are), there were some options available on rollover to access the overview for a specific task. I miss this option. - I also don’t understand why all option are available on right-click? (Add task, Add subtask). The rollover method was just perfect. Please rethink the UX of some new options.

I use Tyme every day for work and have found it very useful. The color coding and reporting is great. There are a good amount of options. However, as I’ve explored around Tyme 2, it’s becoming more clear how much has been removed from this version compared to Tyme 1. It’s now at the point where I actually won’t use Tyme 2 and will continue with Tyme 1. Usually I’m an early adopter of new software, but this is the rare case where I just can’t do that. The interface is less sophisticated. For example, I apparently can no longer drag and re-arrange the order of projects or tasks. This is the kind of thing you would expect in a 1.0 product, not 2.0. The white scrollbar that’s now present on the side of the window is rather ugly on the dark interface. The main window cant be made as narrow as Tyme 1, which is quite annoying. I normally have Tyme sitting next to another app as part of my workflow and now can’t do that simply because Tyme can no longer can be made as narrow as in Tyme 1. There are no longer buttons when you hover over each task to mark one as completed, see stats, etc. It now involves two clicks to see a task’s stats (one to select it, one to click the stats button at the top of the window). I do like the improved breakdown of tasks and projects in the menu bar dropdown. Overall, this has been quite a disappointment. It’s a bummer to pay (again) for a product, hoping to get some nice upgrades, only to have become less usable than before. As I said earlier, I am going to have to stick with Tyme 1 for now. I’m going to monitor any updates to Tyme 2, and I really hope the developer fixes these things. I may be looking into a new time tracker altogether, since I’m sure the developer has probably discontinued future updates for Tyme 1.

Definitely great UI and enough functionality for most users But - had to look into help to figure it out how you start. 2-3 pop up screens that walk you through these minimal steps would do the trick Add a project via the ‘+’ button - if you can’t see the ‘+ project’. Swipe down. You still cant clock time for a project. You need to add a task [find that weird but that’s the design] Swipe left, press ‘+’ again Add your task Now you are ready to go. It’s too hidden and probably some people give up before they get to that functionality Otherwise great

At my company we use two different web applications to track time. My solution was to start using Tyme, because it is NOT a web application, and is therefore much more responsive and available. The JSON export lets me export my time, and then I’ve scripted tools to load the json and submit the data to the company web-applications. Makes my life a lot easier. Keep up the great work. EDIT: fixed a typo

I love this app! I honestly have tried countless apps looking for one that wasn’t so simple it didn’t do anything or wasn’t so complicated I felt like I needed to be an accountant to use it. This one is the perfect balance. I have about ten or so projects running at a time with multiple tasks. It is super easy to set-up and extremely fluid to move between projects. There is also an easy way to add a time entry or if I’m working away from my device, I only wish there was an easy way to make a correction when I let one of the timers run over and I can’t figure that out.

I have used lots of time tracking apps, but this is the only one that I’ve used consistently for 2 years (Tyme 1). The visualizations over time are great, and coworkers often want to know “what app is that?"

I use this both as a student and an employee. This update is terrific. Up to this point, I’ve been using Harvest, and while Harvest is pretty good, Tyme is a cheaper alternative that allows me to track in a beautiful way projects, organize those projects into categories (like “Work” and “School”); and to easily track time spent in specific tasks. While there’s minor things I would change if I could, overall, the app is really good at tracking where I spend time, and the dockbar and accompanying mobile app makes it easy to keep Tyme with me “all the tyme.” (Ha.) Love it!

Ive been using Tyme for about 2-3 years now and highly recommend it for anyone who tracks time as a freelancer. I use it practically every day to track time and calculate the expenses of various client projects. Its easy to use and I love the minimal design of the interface which really lets me focus on working. The archive feature is great for reviewing "tasks". I have nearly 50 clients (projects) deactivated in the archive which I can review at any time and easily re-activate when needed. The accompanying iPhone app is also great for those who want to track mileage or need access to the data when away from their computers. Ive looked at other apps and even some online services, but most were very pricey and geared for companies or workgroups. This is precisely what I need. No more, no less.

This is the only app I’ve found that not only gives you a method of tracking your time, but actually saves you time and makes your day more efficient. It’s so easy to make repetitive entries and organize by catgory and/or project. The system tray is very helpful and allows for quick access and entries. The easy-to-use reporting capability is impressive and has the perfect balance of graphics and text. I’ve revewed over a dozen similar apps and this one is the best!

After using several time-tracking apps, I must say this is my “go-to” app when it comes to tracking my time. I especially love the fact that I can use this on both the Mac and iOS, tracking times and compiling notes for each task that is done. The key to using it is having a plan beforehand, where you will need to write down what you intend to track, first starting with Categories (such as Business, Education, etc.), then breaking those down into a series of Projects. Then, from there, you can break them down further into a series of Tasks. I also love the fact that I can track my mileage in here, along with billable hours. I can set my hourly rate, and it will automatically calculate all of it. And best of all, you can easily see a comprehensive Statistics area, which shows your Worked Hours, Breaks, your week in numbers, your Average Work Hours, Overtime, Started/Finished Tasks, Non-Billable Hours, and even your mileage! You even can export this data to yourself or anyone you desire, which makes it very useful for any business related work. I definitely plan on using this a LOT, as it now is integrated into my workflow.

I needed something to track jsut the time I spend doing different tasks but this does so much more! And it does the things I didn’t even know I needed! I am maticulous about properly billing clients, If I work for 5 minutes on a task I want to bill for 5 minutes not 15. This keeps my relationships with my clients 100% on the up and up. My clients only pay for what I do and I know that I am getting paid for the work I do. Also I wanted to be able to assign tasks to specific jobs and make sure I stayed within budget. This program makes that easy. The program tracks all of this stuff and gives me a great graphical interface that allows me to analyze the time I have spent on tasks and projects. This better allows me to quote the next job and be spot on in my quotes so my clients are happy and I am not doing more than I bid for. I have seen in previous reviews that users would like better documentation on the How To Do stuff. I agree that a video that shows the features would be VERY helpful and I will say that the FAQs are limited, but I have honestly only ever had to look things up once in about 4 months of using the program and that was just a few m inutes ago. Well worth the money and I have it on both my iPad and my iMac.

I have previously used this as a simple timer for OSX and if you just need a basic stopwatch then this app will work for you. I recently bought the iOS version and not only does the iCloud sync from OS X to iPhone not work, but it erased all of my previous data. If you like to waste time fighting with you time tracker only to have it lose your data, this is the app for you. If you value your time, look elsewhere.

I really like the new features and added functionality that comes with the second implementation of Tyme. The ability to sync across devices, so far, seems to have been greatly improved and much less frustrating. I also like the integration with the Calendar application. The aesthetic of this app has always been stellar and that isn’t lost on Tyme 2, and the statistics dashboards look better and are now much more informative. The only thing that I miss from the previous version is the ability to export data to a csv via Applescript using the ‘make new export’ command.

I’ve been using Tyme since it first came out; great design and user experience, but one thing I always wish it had: Calendar integration and the ability to run more than one timer at a time — Hello Tyme 2. Love all the improvements, and now, the one thing still missing: integrated invoicing with the ability to create your custom invoices :) Note: When you upgrade both to the new iOS and OS X versions of Tyme 2, only import your old data from Tyme (1) on one install; then, in the Settings, enable sync and Calendar integration. Wait for the sync to finish, then open Tyme 2 on the other install, decline to import your old data, and then enable cloud sync and Calendar integration. If for some reason you notice your Tyme 2 data duplicated in your Calendar, simply turn off Calendar integration on the OS X version, for example; wait a few seconds until the duplicates are removed; and then turn it back on again. The duplicates will ge gone.

Tyme1 is one of my favorite apps of all time, and I’m going to continue to use it because I actually prefer the UI to that of Tyme2. Tyme2 no longer has buttons for switching between time/currency, archiving, etc. in individual projects. I also can’t use the F keys anymore to trigger the timer (I normally used F19, which has been rediculously convenient because no other program uses that). The Tyme2 features will continue to intrigue me, so I’ll revisit it in the future. But, I’m happy with Tyme1 currently.

I had been using Tyme on and off for a few months and decided to jump on the upgrade to Tyme 2 when it came out. I’m really liking the app. It’s easy to use, nice interface, it is simple and easy to use and does everything I need for a time tracker. Also, I hit a bug when I was first getting Tyme 2 set up. I emailed the developer for support and got a response back within the same day acknowleding the bug. There was a fixed version available in the App Store in less than a week. I’ve seen few developers turn around responses to support requests or app updates that quickly.

Wow! I’ve been using Tyme 1 for quite awhile now and really liked it. When I saw Tyme 2, I just automatically upgraded, thinking that it would be just as good (or better). Nope. Not sure how they thought this was an improvement?!? Cons: • Where’s the Cancel Buttons when you try to add a new category or sub task? Yeah, there isn’t any. I have to force quit to get rid of them if I really didn’t want to add one. • I have to use menu items or keyboard shortcuts now to make sub task? Really? You thought that was an improvement? Gone are the days I could quickly add a sub task when I was on the phone with a client. • How about any of the easy access buttons for a task or sub task. Why did you think removing those was an improvement?!?! I’m going back to Tyme 1. I would really not suggest you upgrade to this version. This is bad.

I have been using the app for over a year, and it does a nice job. I did have a few feature suggestions for the previous version (a prompt to add a note at the start of the session, not just at the end; add a way to track if a session has been billed) and they have all been brought into this version. Excellent!