Reviews of SelfM – Time Tracker & Planner

By: Self Management App

List of user reviews and ratings for SelfM – Time Tracker & Planner

Total ratings

4.20 (Rating count: 454)

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Review summary

Users appreciate SelfM for its lock screen activity tracking, no-cost unlimited features including CSV export, and offline use without sign-ups. However, many report critical issues: the app keeps the screen on too long, causing battery drain and screen burn risks; exporting data and tracking time accurately are inconsistent; there is no backup or sync option; and limitations exist around editing activities and viewing detailed statistics. Despite some responsiveness from developers, users desire fixes and additional features for enhanced reliability and data management.

Pros

Allows tracking time directly from the lock screen, making logging activities quick and habitual.
Completely free app with no premium restrictions, including unlimited activities and free export to CSV feature.
Offline functionality without requiring internet or sign-up, preserving user privacy and convenience.
Simple and intuitive interface that helps users track daily activities effectively.
Developer responsiveness to bug reports and user feedback in some instances.

Cons

App frequently keeps the screen on continuously, draining battery and risking screen burn-in; no option to disable this behavior.
Export to CSV feature is sometimes non-functional or unresponsive after certain updates.
Inaccurate or incomplete background time tracking, leading to missing activity segments and difficulty in manual input for previous times.
Lack of backup or sync options, making data vulnerable to loss and reducing usability across devices.
User interface and functionality bugs such as flat graphs instead of proper data visualization and inability to edit duration of activities after logging.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.10

All time rating average: 4.20

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Date	Author	Comment
2022-10-27	Na*****	I honestly love this app, I've used it on and off for several years. I stopped using it a while ago due to it turning and keeping my screen on, causing a bit of burn in on my old phone. Today, a year or two later, I decided to install it again on a new phone, but now realize it still keeps the screen on. This is a terrible bug! Or, if it's a feature, allow us to turn it off! Battery life, screen life, and my sleeping life are all disturbed by this. App would be literally perfect otherwise.
I honestly love this app, I've used it on and off for several years. I stopped using it a while ago due to it turning and keeping my screen on, causing a bit of burn in on my old phone. Today, a year or two later, I decided to install it again on a new phone, but now realize it still keeps the screen on. This is a terrible bug! Or, if it's a feature, allow us to turn it off! Battery life, screen life, and my sleeping life are all disturbed by this. App would be literally perfect otherwise.
2022-02-28	Ri*****	You know what, I love this time tracker, I love how it works, but sadly the expprt to csv feature is not working, I keep tapping on that button, but nothing happen, please fix it, Could you maybe add more backup feature for settings and activity list?, It could be awesome?!
You know what, I love this time tracker, I love how it works, but sadly the expprt to csv feature is not working, I keep tapping on that button, but nothing happen, please fix it, Could you maybe add more backup feature for settings and activity list?, It could be awesome?!
2020-11-12	Vi*****	I like the idea of having tracking activities on lock screen but the problem is that it make my display on all the time. It would be great to have functionality which shows your activity log window when you unluck your screen without turning the screen on every 15 (or whatever) minuts and keeping it on forever. It kills my battery
I like the idea of having tracking activities on lock screen but the problem is that it make my display on all the time. It would be great to have functionality which shows your activity log window when you unluck your screen without turning the screen on every 15 (or whatever) minuts and keeping it on forever. It kills my battery
2020-03-23	A *****	UPDATE: ever since the latest update, it won't let me block my screen after the time I set for the lock screen reminders. The screen just stays on and on ultil I input my activity for the last 15 minutes. Every 15 minutes. I had to turn app permissions completely off after I fiddled with all the possible options with no results. // OLD REVIEW: Besides being visually cool and super customizeable, I really appreciate there being unlimited actions
UPDATE: ever since the latest update, it won't let me block my screen after the time I set for the lock screen reminders. The screen just stays on and on ultil I input my activity for the last 15 minutes. Every 15 minutes. I had to turn app permissions completely off after I fiddled with all the possible options with no results. // OLD REVIEW: Besides being visually cool and super customizeable, I really appreciate there being unlimited actions
2020-03-13	A *****	I am addicted to this app and constantly use it. But after I updated android it wakes the screen on. It's intolerable for obvious reasons.............................................. Things like working through locksreen, being offline with no signup required, lack of gimmicks, and smart design that doesn't waste your time everytime you want to enter an input makes this app the best for analysing how you spend your time(In my experience obviously).
I am addicted to this app and constantly use it. But after I updated android it wakes the screen on. It's intolerable for obvious reasons.............................................. Things like working through locksreen, being offline with no signup required, lack of gimmicks, and smart design that doesn't waste your time everytime you want to enter an input makes this app the best for analysing how you spend your time(In my experience obviously).
2020-03-09	A *****	The app is amazing but since the last update it wakes up my screen every time it wants to track the activities, this is causing the incorrect allocation of time! Also when I try to export the data this function is not working so I cannot track my time! Please fix! I will definitely change back to 5 starts when this is done, until then, this app loses its purpose.
The app is amazing but since the last update it wakes up my screen every time it wants to track the activities, this is causing the incorrect allocation of time! Also when I try to export the data this function is not working so I cannot track my time! Please fix! I will definitely change back to 5 starts when this is done, until then, this app loses its purpose.
2020-02-04	A *****	Update. Unfortunately I need to uninstall the app as its clearly abandoned. Developer not responding to comments or emails. The app needs updating. It's not working on Android 10. It's a good app but needs some additional features and more regular updates. For example, there's no backup option. I wouldn't mind paying. The developer does not reply to reviews nor to emails. Probably it is abandoned at the moment. Thanks for the free app anyway.
Update. Unfortunately I need to uninstall the app as its clearly abandoned. Developer not responding to comments or emails. The app needs updating. It's not working on Android 10. It's a good app but needs some additional features and more regular updates. For example, there's no backup option. I wouldn't mind paying. The developer does not reply to reviews nor to emails. Probably it is abandoned at the moment. Thanks for the free app anyway.
2019-12-26	A *****	I wrote you an email with them. Waiting response. Bugs: 1. Example. Tag activity at 14:00. Now is 17:00. But app suggests tagging last 15 min! (???) So I can't tag 14:00-16:45 time!!! This happened a lot of times, so i uninstalled the app and waiting fixes 2. Screen with tags appears after unlocking screen but only after i see lock screen. I mean, if i miss lock screen (unlock with finger sensor), i have to open app manually 3. Some suggestions for UI i wrote in email
I wrote you an email with them. Waiting response. Bugs: 1. Example. Tag activity at 14:00. Now is 17:00. But app suggests tagging last 15 min! (???) So I can't tag 14:00-16:45 time!!! This happened a lot of times, so i uninstalled the app and waiting fixes 2. Screen with tags appears after unlocking screen but only after i see lock screen. I mean, if i miss lock screen (unlock with finger sensor), i have to open app manually 3. Some suggestions for UI i wrote in email
2019-11-09	A *****	Seamless offline experience. This app is the best one out here, even better than those top purchasing required apps. It uses no internet and still tracks every bit of 24 hours. It doesnt include timers though, just a tracker...a perfect tracker! Should try it once!
Seamless offline experience. This app is the best one out here, even better than those top purchasing required apps. It uses no internet and still tracks every bit of 24 hours. It doesnt include timers though, just a tracker...a perfect tracker! Should try it once!
2019-10-08	A *****	Everything is free, no premium required, can add unlimited number of activites, export data to csv is also free for which other trackers need pro versions. Even has lockscreen tracking, everything i could ask for in time tracking app.
Everything is free, no premium required, can add unlimited number of activites, export data to csv is also free for which other trackers need pro versions. Even has lockscreen tracking, everything i could ask for in time tracking app.