# RescueTime Classic

> Time management and productivity tracker for mobile and desktop.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rescuetime.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rescuetime.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rescuetime.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** RescueTime
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 870,613
- **Rating:** 3.27 / 5 (3,267 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.1.38
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-23
- **First published:** 2011-03-31
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 6.76 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-04-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rescuetime.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.rescuetime.com](http://www.rescuetime.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.rescuetime.com/privacy](https://www.rescuetime.com/privacy)

## Description

**RescueTime Classic** is a powerful time management and productivity tracking Chrome extension designed to help you understand and optimize how you spend your time across devices. Featuring automatic tracking of app usage and productivity levels on both Android and desktop, it provides intelligent insights that reveal your daily habits and work patterns.

With RescueTime Classic, you can set personalized screen time goals, receive real-time alerts when you exceed them, and utilize FocusTime sessions that block distractions and activate do-not-disturb mode for enhanced concentration. It also allows logging offline activities like meetings and calls, offering a comprehensive overview of your time usage.

The extension comes with a free Lite version offering essential features, while the Premium subscription unlocks advanced controls including unlimited data history, detailed reports, and distraction blocking. RescueTime emphasizes privacy and user control, ensuring your data is secure and only what you want tracked is recorded. Supported by dedicated customer service, RescueTime Classic is an essential tool for anyone seeking to boost their productivity and achieve a healthier digital balance.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`

## Review summary

Users largely value RescueTime for time tracking and cross-device syncing, and note its long-standing reliability. However, the Android app is repeatedly described as abandoned and outdated, with frequent data-sync problems, login/2FA hurdles, notification issues, and stability problems like freezes. Support responsiveness is also a concern. Overall, the core tracking is appreciated by long-time users, but the Android experience is commonly seen as unreliable and not up to date.

### Pros

- Good for productivity management and time tracking.
- Cross-platform syncing with the desktop app.
- Longstanding reliability and non-intrusive updates.
- Provides useful insights into how time is spent.
- Generally easy to use for basic time-tracking.

### Cons

- Android app appears abandoned and outdated with little or no updates.
- Data syncing on Android is inconsistent or frequently fails.
- Sign-in issues, including 2FA failures and login loops.
- Notifications not working on Android.
- Frequent freezing/crashes and unreliable tracking on mobile (with variable support).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rescuetime.android)