Chronokura is a native macOS app for freelancers and self-employed professionals that tracks time, generates PDF invoices and reports, and manages clients and projects. All data is stored locally on the user's Mac with no cloud or account required, and it includes an optional local AI assistant (HemerAI) that runs via Ollama or Apple Intelligence. It is sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription.
What it's for
Track billable time via menu bar or in-app timerGenerate professional PDF invoices from tracked time entriesManage clients and projects with hourly rates and budgetsSend invoices directly via Apple MailCreate recurring invoices for monthly retainersSend payment reminders for overdue invoicesExport detailed PDF time reports for clientsScan handwritten time records with OCRCreate EU-compliant e-invoices (ZUGFeRD/Factur-X)Use a local AI assistant to add time entries and create invoices via natural language commands
Features 19
- Archive and trash with 30-day recovery for clients
- Automatic backups
- Categories and reusable text snippets
- Client management with custom fields and logo upload
- Custom data storage location
- Dunning reminders with configurable fees and interest
- Invoice creation from tracked time entries
- Local AI assistant (HemerAI) via Ollama or Apple Intelligence
- Manual time entry with hourly rate or flat fee
- Menu bar one-click time tracking
- Multiple invoice templates (Classic, Modern, Minimal)
- Natural-language commands for adding entries and creating invoices
- OCR scanning of handwritten time records
- PDF report export per client or combined
- Project management with hours or monetary budgets
- Recurring invoices for retainers
- Revenue dashboard with charts and year-over-year comparison
- Support for 7 UI languages
- ZUGFeRD / Factur-X compliant e-invoicing
At a glance
free trial
TypeDesktop app
DeploymentInstalled (local)
PlatformsmacOS
LanguagesEnglish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Slovak
Forfreelancers, self-employed professionals, small businesses, solo professionals
CompanyChronokura
Integrations
Apple MailApple IntelligenceOllama
Complianceself-reported
ZUGFeRDFactur-X
Resources
Pricing
Full version is a one-time purchase of €19.99; a free trial (2 customers, 1 project, 5 time entries) is available with no credit card required.
Free TrialFree
No credit card required to try before buying.
up to 2 customers, 1 project and 5 time entries
Full VersionQuote
One-time purchase, pay once and own forever, no subscription.
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