Chrono VaneSpend your time
on purpose.
A small pause can change the shape of a day. Chrono Vane creates gentle check-ins to help you notice what has your attention—without timers, scorecards, or guilt.
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The Practice
How Chrono Vane works
Pause
At your chosen interval, you receive a gentle prompt: “What are you focusing on right now?”
Name it
Add a few simple words—working, having lunch, resting, or daydreaming. Naming is optional; awareness is enough.
Notice the pattern
As check-ins accumulate, your day becomes easy to see. Notice what takes more time than expected without judgment.
Choose freely
The goal isn’t to force productivity. It’s an invitation to ask: Is this where I want my attention right now?
Organize Your Attention
Meaningful, flexible categories
Categorize any moment with a single tap, or leave it unplanned whenever a label isn’t useful.
Learning, projects, exercise & long-term goals
Meals, sleep, wellbeing & daily maintenance
Rest, enjoyment, wandering & guilt-free pastime
Urgent priorities that need attention soon
Unexpected calls, quick requests & routine pings
Open time between plans or deciding what next
Philosophy
This is not a productivity scorecard.
Most time trackers treat life like a billable timesheet. Chrono Vane is built on a quiet premise: you don’t need to account for every second to live an intentional life. You just need small pauses to notice the direction of your attention.
Local-First & Private by Design
All check-ins and notes are stored in a private SQLite database on your device. We do not sell, track, or sync your personal reflections to external cloud servers.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a productivity tracker?
Not in the traditional sense. Chrono Vane does not decide what a good day should look like. It simply helps you see how your attention moves, so you can make choices that feel like your own.
What if I miss a check-in?
Nothing happens. Just continue when you return. Chrono Vane is here to help you notice your day, not to account for every minute of it.
Do I need to categorize every session?
No. Categories are optional. You can leave any moment as 'Unplanned' whenever you do not want to label it, or when a label does not feel useful.
Is rest or pastime considered bad?
Never. Rest, enjoyment, play, and wandering are valuable ways to spend time. Pastime simply means the activity is not urgent right now—it is not a judgment.
Where is my data stored?
All your check-ins and notes are stored locally on your device in a private SQLite database. Your personal time logs never touch external cloud servers.