Ever feel like the day slips away without you noticing? Day Progress is here to change that with a free, minimalist Mac app that lives in your menu bar and keeps you in tune with your time. Picture a tiny progress pie—or bar, your choice—quietly showing how much of your day is left, whether it’s a standard 9-to-5 or a night owl’s 3 PM to 3 AM grind. It’s not about overwhelming you with clocks or timers; it’s about a gentle, visual nudge to stay motivated and manage your hours. Customize your start and end times, peek at the percentage or minutes remaining, and even tie it into Shortcuts for some automation magic—like syncing with sunrise or setting quick presets. Perfect for freelancers, students, or anyone who wants a fresh take on time without the stress, Day Progress turns your Mac into a subtle productivity ally.
Why You’ll Love It
- See Your Day: Watch progress with a pie or bar that fills as time ticks by.
- Your Schedule: Set any start and end times—even past midnight for late workers.
- Quick Glance: Check percentage or minutes left right from the menu bar.
- Automation Ready: Link it with Shortcuts to tweak times or follow the sun.
- No Clutter: A clean, tiny design that blends into your Mac’s vibe.
What It Offers
- Visual Options: Pick a progress pie or bar, with percentage and time displays.
- Flexible Timing: Supports custom day ranges, including post-midnight schedules.
- Shortcuts Power: Automate with presets, countdowns, or location-based sunrise/sunset.
- Subtle Style: Doubles as an abstract clock without the usual time pressure.
- Mac Native: Lightweight, smooth, and updated regularly for free.
Perfect For
- Freelancers: Track work hours without a fuss.
- Students: Stay on top of study days or late-night projects.
- Night Owls: Visualize unconventional schedules with ease.
- Minimalists: Replace the clock with a calmer progress view.
Get Started
- Download: Snag it free from the App Store.
- Install: Open it from your Applications folder.
- Customize: Set your day’s start and end, pick a style, and go.
- Automate (Optional): Add Shortcuts for extra flair.
System Requirements
- macOS 12 (Monterey) or higher
- 4GB RAM minimum
- Works on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs