RescueTime Reviews

User Rating

2.4/5 (Based on 12 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

Excellent
25%
Very Good
8.3%
Average
8.3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
58.3%

User Sentiments

Accurate Time Tracking, Detailed Reporting, Focus Mode, Cross-Platform Compatibility

Inaccurate Website Categorization, Outdated User Interface, Limited Offline Tracking, Resource Intensive

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Review Summary

The consensus among reviewers is that RescueTime is an effective tool for tracking and managing time spent on various activities. It provides detailed insights into users' daily habits, helping them identify areas where they can optimize their productivity. Reviewers praise its user-friendly interface, ease of use, and comprehensive reporting features. Many users appreciate the ability to set goals and track progress over time. However, some reviewers express concerns about the potential for misuse, such as micromanagement or surveillance by employers. Additionally, a few users report occasional technical glitches or customer support issues.

Pros

Tracks time spent on websites, applications, and specific tasks, fostering productivity and selfawareness.
Timely reports and insights help identify timewasting activities and optimize workflow.

Cons

Limited crossplatform integration: Seamless integration with various platforms and devices can be limited, which may impact tracking capabilities on some systems.
Absence of task management: Unlike some competing tools, RescueTime lacks builtin task management or project planning features, requiring integration with other solutions.

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Gabriele

November 27, 2023 Source: Trustpilot.com

My two cents here.

My two cents here.
Rescuetime is not an "app blocking" app. This is not what it's made for.
It's an app that can help you in understanding how you spend your time and makes you find time to do some "deep focus". Overall: it's used to improve your productivity.
In addition, they have tools like the one that blocks distracting website.

Unfortunately I had to request a refund because currently they don't track correctly subdomains, and this is a crucial feature for me.

However, I appreciated the responsiveness, clarity and availability of their customer service. And the app itself is very nice: you install it, configure your job shift, integrate your calendar, and it works out of the box.

Absolutely recommended.

Geoffrey T

July 5, 2023 Source: G2.com

"Saving me time and providing me focus for years"

What do you like best about RescueTime?

Rescue time has evolved a lot over the years. Along the way, their support and focus on making my workday more efficient have been consistent and outstanding. Lately, my favorite features are -

* New hosted Guided Focus Sessions

* Quick friendly Support

* Ease of use

* Helps block distractions on my laptop and mobile

What do you dislike about RescueTime?

There is not a lot that I disclike about Rescue Time. That said, some areas for improvement could be -

* Better analytics (the previous platform had more analytics which was better and more interesting but was sacrificed for more flexibility and self-accountability. So really, not all that bad.

* Would like to see better integration between the mobile app and the Windows app, for example, focus times could force the same Android actions automagically. May be a bit much to ask and probably violates 3,001 security protocals.

What problems is RescueTime solving and how is that benefiting you?

Rescue Time serves to help me focus on the things that are important. A bit self-learning and a lot taught by my habits, Rescue Time offers a myriad of ways to focus my efforts by blocking distractions, reminding me to get it done, and see how I'm doing with all of that.

Jamruddin S

May 16, 2023 Source: G2.com

"Best tool computer or mobile screen time tracking and give a proper report"

What do you like best about RescueTime?

I am a computer and mobile lover and use this device for 2 or 3 three hours of continuous use but with the help of Rescue Time I can track my time in every app and that also category what type of software I am using and set a target for a week. Every weekend I get a proper mail regarding how I utilized my time in the previous week and give tips for the next week.

What do you dislike about RescueTime?

I think if you need to track all your device then please install your software on all your device other wise they don't give proper reports.

What problems is RescueTime solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps me see how much time I spend in the app and software with proper categories that help me to increase my productivity. Much easier to see my weekly progress.

How many times do I spend on which device is best think for me. I easily track my usage and try to overcome unwanted apps or software usage with help of the this software.

Xavier C

October 6, 2022 Source: G2.com

"It's been 3 years already and I can't thank it enough"

What do you like best about RescueTime?

It's so easy, you don't have to do anything. Just work and it will track your activity. It is 0 annoying, as they only notify you of really relevant events.

What do you dislike about RescueTime?

The dashboard could be updated, but other than that, I love it,

What problems is RescueTime solving and how is that benefiting you?

Productivity: You can't improve what you don't rrack, and that's what Rescume time does

Karthik R

September 1, 2022 Source: G2.com

"Life-changer. Ultra easy to use."

What do you like best about RescueTime?

Absolutely easy to automate tracking 100%. Just configure it once and forget about it. RescueTime can track the titles of the documents in every app (if you choose to enable it) -- so much so, that you can ignore a particular Twitter page, but mark another as productive, and another as distracting. I went Pro several years ago, and continue to use it every day. Gives me the surest way to benchmark my productivity. Automatic triggers can help you save time from distractions (e.g. shut down social media for an hour, after spending more than 10 mins). Daily goals are also nice (Get x hours of writing done, not more than y hours on emails, etc.).

RescueTime has way more features, and use cases than I describe here. So do check it out!

What do you dislike about RescueTime?

Sometimes, the customisation of categories can be a little restrictive, but there are some tricks to make it work. Deleting time is faster on some pages than others --- a minor quip. Some apps don't play well with RescueTime -- while it's not RT's fault, it's an issue. For instance, I used to be able to log my phone calls before, and separate out work-related and personal calls. Now, I can't do it, thanks to an Android security feature.

What problems is RescueTime solving and how is that benefiting you?

RescueTime helps you _exactly_ pinpoint where your time goes! How much time is spent on news, social media, email, serious work, meetings, etc. etc. I use it personally, but I can imagine using it in a team might be fantastic. I haven't explored the features, but I imagine it can be very helpful for managers, even if there is a simplified report of employee productivity (but I imagine employees may not opt in).

Patricia Nixon

April 20, 2022 Source: Trustpilot.com

RescueTime Gives Me Actionable Data to Be Most Productive

I'm one of those people who loves data. My first favorite job was as a database Administrator at Guardian Life Insurance in New York in my late twenties. I loved being able to manipulate data to find actionable information.

I'm no different in my own life. Who doesn't have a Fitbit or other health device strapped on some part of the body? The thing is, how do we make that information actionable?

I've been using RescueTime for 2 years now. I KNOW when I'm most productive, I KNOW where I really spend my time.

During the pandemic I was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder. I've also lived with chronic insomnia since I was a kid. So between manic incidents with bipolar disorder and being awake with chronic insomnia at times, I wanted to know exactly what it was I was doing when I'm "thinking" I'm busy.

Well, I have the receipts, as Wendy Williams would say!

I was stressing to get my website content into play and now when I say, I spent DAYS working on it, I know I did. You can't argue with the data.

Having RescueTime has helped me navigate my most productive hours, and it halts me when I am being distracted by sites like... well, social media platforms that I shouldn't be on when I'm focusing.

I consider RescueTime a cost of living application. I can't see not using it at any point any time soon. It's valuable information for me to be my most productive professional self.

If you've never tracked your time or progress before with another application, your first time setup instructions may be daunting. Don't worry! It's easy to set up and once you do it, RescueTime intuitively knows what sites are your productive sites and which ones help you slack off.

*I read a review here on Trustpilot saying that there's an issue with RescueTime not blocking APPS. That's not RescueTime's fault; it's the permissions of the apps. Don't blame RescueTime for the data it can't access. That's just not fair.

Sam K

January 14, 2022 Source: G2.com

"RescueTime is the easy-button option for understanding time utilization and productivity"

What do you like best about RescueTime?

By far, the best part of RescueTime is how streamlined and easy it is to use. Painless. Install it, install the browser extensions, then it runs quietly in the background, tracking and capturing data.

What do you dislike about RescueTime?

Not so much dislike as room for improvement: If RescueTime added in geolocation and/or device tracking, that would provide for more insights into productivity choices.

Recommendations to others considering RescueTime:

Do think through your goals for using RescueTime and do check in periodically; a measurement tool is only as good as the user checking it.

What problems is RescueTime solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have used RescueTime for several years now for a couple of purposes: First, simply tracking working/productive hours. It is easier for me to look retrospectively using RescueTime's reports to figure out my hours then to try to keep up with it in real-time. Secondly, I use RescueTime to get insights into actual productivity during time blocked work sessions. This is very helpful for helping me improve my focus and performance.

Rosanna

December 6, 2021 Source: Financesonline.com

An excellent timekeeper

PROS: The data RescueTime offers are very detailed and are useful in making me more effective and productive at work.

CONS: The only comment I have is that there is a section of the interface that becomes slow to respond when I try to re-categorize URLs.

Vergie

November 12, 2021 Source: Financesonline.com

Save your time

PROS: RescueTime offers in-depth information as to how I spend my time on the computer. It helps me track my activities so that I can change my habits and become a better businessman.

CONS: The interface design for the free version is very minimalist. I like it though it would be advantageous if I could see my dashboard as soon as I open the software.

Nakia

October 28, 2021 Source: Financesonline.com

An effective time management program

PROS: It shows you how you spend your time on your computer and even your phone by tracking your activities throughout the day.

CONS: It cannot tell whether you are working on productive email tasks or non-work or non-study emails.

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