Traditional timers are easy to forget. You start one, drift away, and later the record is wrong. Quarter uses check-ins so the log is rebuilt from small present-tense answers.
Why check-ins can be easier
No timer cleanup
If the day changes, the next check-in gives you a clean chance to update the record.
Less guessing
You answer close to the moment, before memory turns the whole afternoon into a blur.
Better reflection
The day becomes a sequence of visible blocks rather than one long vague estimate.
FAQ
Can you track time without timers?
Yes. Instead of starting and stopping a timer, you can use regular check-ins to record what is happening during each block of the day.
How is Quarter different from a stopwatch tracker?
Quarter asks for quick check-ins at regular intervals, so the record is based on what you were actually doing rather than whether a timer was left running.
Is this for billing time?
No. Quarter is designed for personal awareness and reflection, not payroll, billing, compliance, or employee monitoring.