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How much time do you spend in Xcode?

Focus Meter tracks Xcode automatically, privately, and at the level of detail that actually answers the question.

What the data usually looks like

iOS and Mac developers often split their day between Xcode, the Simulator, and documentation — Focus Meter makes that split visible.

Why it matters

Xcode sessions are long, but “Xcode is frontmost” and “you’re writing Swift” aren’t the same thing. Pairing Xcode time with idle detection (Focus Meter uses HIDIdleTime) gives you a more honest number.

How Focus Meter tracks Xcode

Focus Meter detects Xcode as productive by default. Idle periods (Xcode open but you’re on lunch) are automatically excluded.

Default category in Focus Meter: productive. You can change this any time.

Who this is for

Apple-platform developers building iOS, macOS, watchOS, or visionOS apps.

See your real Xcode hours this week.

Focus Meter installs in seconds and starts tracking immediately.

Download on the Mac App Store

$19 one-time · No subscription · 100% on-device

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