What is the Difference Between the Time Doctor Web App, Desktop App, Browser App, and Mobile App?

Web App: Your Time Doctor Command Center

Think of the web app (accessible at https://2.timedoctor.com) as the mission control for Time Doctor, where the following can be done.

• Dashboards and Reports: This is where all the time tracking data collected may be analyzed. Visualize team productivity, identify trends, and see how projects are progressing.
• Account Settings: Admins can manage account details, configure user access levels, and adjust settings as needed.
• No Time Tracking: Unlike the desktop app, the web app doesn't allow time tracking directly. It's for analyzing and managing the account after the time is tracked.

Desktop App: Where the Time Tracking Happens

This app, downloadable from Time Doctor's website, is one's daily time-tracking companion. Here's how it works:

• Track Time: Start or stop work timer for different tasks or projects.

• Project and Task Management: (If enabled) Select specific tasks and projects you're working on to categorize your time efficiently.

• No Reports or Editing: The desktop app doesn't display reports or allow editing settings. These can only be done from the web app.

Time Doctor offers two versions of the Desktop App:

1. Silent App: Runs discreetly in the background without notifications, capturing one's activity without interrupting the workflow.

2. Interactive App: This provides more control with features like:

• • Task Mode: Where a specific task should be manually selected before starting the timer. This is ideal for detailed project management.

    

• • No Task Mode: If you prefer a simpler approach, you can start and stop the timer without specifying a task. This is useful for general time tracking.
    
    

Learn more about the difference between silent and interactive apps here. 

Learn about the difference between the task and no-task modes of the interactive app here. 

Chrome Extension: Connecting Your Workflow Apps

The Chrome extension acts as a bridge between Time Doctor and the project management tools you already use. It allows users to track time directly within those third-party apps, streamlining the workflow. Learn more about how to use the extension from here. 

Browser App for Chrome: No Desktop Installation Required

Time Doctor offers a standalone browser app for users of Chrome OS devices or the Chrome browser. This eliminates the need for a separate desktop application. The browser app offers three tracking modes:

• Task Mode: Like the interactive desktop app, a specific task must be selected before starting the timer.
• No Task Mode: This allows starting and stopping of the timer without assigning a task for quick tracking.

The browser app can be installed from the Chrome web store page.

Mobile App: Take Time Tracking On-the-Go

Manage your work hours even when you're out and about. Start and stop time tracking from your Android or IOS phone, and optionally choose tasks to categorize your mobile work. 

For details on installing and using the mobile app, see these articles for Android and IOS.

Feature comparison between the applications