Glimpse
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Glimpse, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Glimpse's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Glimpse | $9, paid once | License activates on up to three Macs · macOS 14.0 or later · One-time purchase; lifetime updates |
The facts
Each one read from Glimpse's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Browser support
- It tracks time per website across multiple browsers.checked 11 Oct 2026
What it does
- Compatibility
- Glimpse requires macOS 14.0 or later and works on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Customization
- The maker describes tracking that adapts to idle states and offers accessibility controls.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Idle detection
- It automatically pauses tracking when you step away, and users can adjust idle detection and sleep time.checked 11 Oct 2026
- License limit
- One license can be activated on up to three Macs.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Payment
- The maker describes a one-time purchase with no subscription or hidden fees and lifetime updates.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Payment processing
- The purchase section says payment is secured via Stripe.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says usage data stays on the Mac, with no account, cloud syncing, or data leaving the device.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Glimpse tracks app and website screen time on a Mac.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to contact [email protected] for issues, refund requests, or feature ideas.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Tracking
- It monitors the frontmost window and counts only the app or website currently in use.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free download
- The home page links to a free download hosted as a GitHub release.checked 11 Oct 2026
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