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Punchcard vs AfterLid

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Punchcard compared with AfterLid
DetailPunchcard logo PunchcardAfterLid logo AfterLid
What it doesA Mac menu bar app that tracks your workday app by app and prints a receipt at day's end Mac power companion for long-running work with mobile status and optional remote control
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inIN IN
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
PricingFree to try with first two receipts included; $9 one-time purchase for unlimited receipts and all future updates, valid on two Macs Free: Sleepy, Awake, and Always On modes with all Mac safeguards, read-only iPhone status, one provider usage connection. Pro: adds remote mode control, all supported provider connections, character pack tools, and seven-day full-access trial for eligible accounts.
Key features
  • Tracks which app is in front, sampled every few seconds
  • Optional itemized browsing showing website names in Chrome, Brave, Edge and Vivaldi
  • Exports receipts as 1080×1350 PNG for social media with plain-text alt text
  • Never-print list to exclude apps or websites from receipts
  • Weekly and monthly rolls, with late printing for missed days
  • Detects idle time so breaks and lunch do not count as work
  • No macOS permissions required for basic tracking
  • Universal binary for Apple silicon and Intel, requires macOS 13 Ventura or later
  • Three power modes: Sleepy, Awake, and Always On
  • iPhone app for read-only status monitoring
  • Pro remote mode control from phone
  • Provider usage connections for AI models
  • Character packs with custom animations
What makes it different
  • Privacy-first design with build gates preventing analytics and networking outside licensing
  • Charming receipt printing with realistic paper mechanics, barcode and social media export
  • 30-day refund policy with no questions asked
  • Work runs entirely local on your Mac with no cloud transfer
  • Read-only iPhone status free, remote control as paid feature
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)29 +1 (up) since last check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)100
Citation Flow (Majestic)2219
Referring domains (Majestic)816

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