Rize

Rize is an intelligent time tracking and productivity coaching application designed for macOS and Windows users who want to maximize their work efficiency. Think of it as a fitness tracker for your productivity - it automatically monitors how you spend time on your computer, identifies patterns, and provides personalized recommendations to improve focus and reduce distractions.

The software tracks your active windows, categorizes activities, and generates detailed reports without requiring you to start or stop timers manually. What sets Rize apart from basic time trackers is its AI-powered insights that help you understand not just where your time goes, but how to optimize it.

The platform includes focus-enhancement tools like website blocking, ambient focus music, break notifications, and detailed analytics that show you exactly which apps or websites interrupt your productive flow most frequently.

Getting started with Rize is straightforward and requires minimal setup. First, download the application from rize.io for your Mac or Windows computer and create your account. Once installed, Rize begins automatically tracking your computer activity in the background, so there's no need to remember to start timers or log activities manually.

Here's how to maximize your results:

• Customize categories - Set up projects, clients, and tasks that match your actual work structure

• Connect your calendar - Link Google or Outlook calendars to automatically track meeting time

• Configure focus tools - Enable website blocking for distracting sites and choose ambient music

• Set work schedules - Define when Rize should track to separate work from personal time

• Review daily reports - Check your email for daily summaries and weekly insights

The AI learns your patterns over time and provides increasingly personalized recommendations. Use the focus sessions feature for Pomodoro-style work blocks, and pay attention to the break notifications to maintain healthy work habits. The desktop widget keeps you aware of tracking status throughout the day.

• Automatic AI-powered time tracking without manual timers

• Real-time productivity insights and personalized recommendations

• Focus tools with website blocking and ambient music

• Smart break notifications based on actual work activity

• Project, client, and task organization capabilities

• Calendar integration for automatic meeting tracking

• Daily and weekly email reports with detailed analytics

• Desktop widget for tracking status visibility