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Build Mode vs Habitflow

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Build Mode compared with Habitflow
DetailBuild Mode logo Build ModeHabitflow logo Habitflow
What it doesPrivate time tracker for Mac that records focused work with one button A calm, private habit and mood tracker
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Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$29 one-time payment (early builder price, will rise to $49). Includes one-button time tracking, daily/weekly/all-time totals, automatic app tracking, custom categories, long-term hour goals, weekly visual reflections, and local data storage. No subscription, no account. Free plan at $0 includes up to 3 active tracking items, end-to-end encryption, mobile responsiveness, device sync, import/export backups, and dark mode. Pro plan at $29.99/year ($2.50/month) adds unlimited tracking items, custom labels and colors, advanced analytics, priority support, and early acce
Key features
  • One-button keyboard shortcut to start and stop sessions
  • Live session clock in MacBook notch
  • Automatic mode suggestions from active app
  • Pauses idle time and display sleep
  • Dashboard with daily, weekly, and all-time totals
  • Wrapped weekly visual recap shareable as image
  • Custom categories or skills
  • All data stored locally on Mac
  • Track activities and moods to discover patterns between what you do and how you feel
  • View streaks, consistency, and progress trends for each habit
  • Monthly, weekly, and yearly views to track at any scale
  • Customize tracking with unique icons and colored labels
  • Optional end-to-end encryption for data privacy
  • Export data to JSON and import backups
  • Responsive across all devices including mobile
  • Dark mode support
  • Sync across devices
  • Set goals for activities to stay on track
What makes it different
  • No screen recording or access to browser history
  • One-time lifetime purchase with no subscription
  • Built by a solo founder for their own use
  • Optional end-to-end encryption keeps your personal data private and only accessible to you
  • Desktop-first design with distraction-free interface
  • Discover patterns between your activities and how you feel
  • Free plan includes end-to-end encryption with no credit card required
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)27 no change since last check8 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)223
Citation Flow (Majestic)2718
Referring domains (Majestic)7618

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