TocTic

TocTic is a cross-platform time-management platform and ecosystem that combines software tools with optional hardware to support timeboxing, task management, and collaborative work. The name evokes the audible rhythm of ticking and tocking as a metaphor for pacing work and breaks. The product is designed for individuals and teams seeking structured routines and measurable productivity.

TocTic was introduced by TocTic Ltd., a technology startup founded in 2018 by a team of designers and engineers. The first public prototype appeared in 2020, followed by a beta release and a wider rollout in 2021. The project grew through community feedback and partnerships with educational institutions and small businesses.

Core features include timeboxing with customizable intervals, synchronized across team members, task boards for organizing work, real-time collaboration, and analytics on focus sessions. TocTic integrates with calendar services and supports a lightweight API for extensions and third-party tools. The user interface favors minimal distractions, offering keyboard shortcuts and a rhythm-based notification system that marks the start and end of each interval.

An optional TocTic device, a small wearable badge with haptic feedback, provides tactile cues to mark interval boundaries and can be clipped to clothing. The device pairs via Bluetooth and keeps offline timers for reliability, syncing when connected.

Usage spans software development, education, and knowledge work, where teams use TocTic to structure sprints, study sessions, or client deliverables. Critics note a learning curve and the need for more robust integrations; supporters praise its focus on pacing and measurable outcomes.

In the broader context, TocTic sits among time-management approaches such as the Pomodoro technique and timeboxing, distinguishing itself through its hybrid software-hardware approach and collaboration features.