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Build Mode vs Inkling

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Build Mode compared with Inkling
DetailBuild Mode logo Build ModeInkling logo Inkling
What it doesPrivate time tracker for Mac that records focused work with one button A little room to think, in your Mac's notch
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Pricing modelPaid Paid
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. $12 USD one time. Includes all note-taking features, use on up to 3 Macs, and free updates. 24 hours free trial available. 7-day refund policy.
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
  • Native notch placement for quick access
  • Notes, checklists, tables, and templates
  • Local storage on your Mac
  • Optional iCloud sync between Macs
  • Customizable themes and accent colors
  • Markdown import and export
  • Daily local backups
  • Note versioning and history
  • Pin important notes
  • Accompanying Ink companion character
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
  • Local-first approach with no account required
  • Accessible from Mac's notch for always-available capture
  • Notes remain readable and exportable even without license
  • Works with virtual notch on non-notched displays
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)27 no change since last check29 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2210
Citation Flow (Majestic)2718
Referring domains (Majestic)769

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