Kronometer
Version: 2.1.0 Web: http://aelog.org/kronometer
Sometimes we just need a small but helpful application that does its job without any complications. Kronometer is, perhaps, a perfect example of this and a very helpful accessory for Linux. Stopwatch applications can be found easily enough for smartphones, because their main purpose is to help runners and trainers etc. However, Kronometer is a neat yet powerful desktop stopwatch application that originated somewhere in the depths of the KDE project. Its name is self-descriptive, but you should be aware that stopwatch apps in Linux have two main use cases: one copies classic sports-related behaviour (for taking time measurements) and another is for productivity, work estimation and motivation. In that context, you shouldn’t mix Kronometer with other apparently similar applications, such as Pomodoro or Go-For-It.
Kronometer presents a spectacular amount of zeros and controls at first glance. These include the main buttons, such as Start, Pause, Reset and Lap. Yes, Kronometer can record timings of laps and even sort laps to find the quickest runner (and you can also add notes to each lap that’s timed), but it also allows you to save your session as an XML file and load it later on to review your results.
You can launch several Kronometer instances using the File > New menu and seamlessly compare results of runners. As you might expect from the name, Kronomoter is a KDE-centric application and it offers lots of settings to configure. Go to Settiings > Configure Kronometer to make some adjustments to settings such as time counting precision, display settings, fonts and colours etc. Currently, most Linux distros offer Kronometer1.6, while the latest version 2.1 has switched to Qt5. That means, if you wish to use the latest version, you may have to compile Kronometer from source, using the usual sequence of cmake , make and make install commands.
“Kronomoter is a true KDEcentric app and it offers lots of settings to configure.”