Arknights: Endfield Playtime Tracker vs Steins;Tracker

Arknights: Endfield Playtime Tracker records playtime automatically by checking every five seconds whether Endfield.exe is running. Its browser dashboard at 127.0.0.1:27182 shows a live timer, session history and a NOW PLAYING banner; when the game closes, a Windows toast reports the session time and total playtime. It also creates a readable playtime.txt log, with sessions grouped by date. Data is kept locally in JSON, and interim session details are saved every 60 seconds so an incomplete session can be finalized on the next startup. The dashboard retains up to 100 sessions. Detection depends on the game executable being named Endfield.exe. The tracker requires Windows and Node.js, uses built-in Node.js modules without external dependencies, and setup uses batch files, with a VBScript launcher option. Users can set an initialOffset to account for playtime before installation; the default is zero. The local dashboard is not accessible from other machines. The tracker is free to use and modify.

Steins;Tracker is a Windows desktop app that automatically records game time and displays statistics in an interactive dashboard. It detects games in the background and tracks total time, daily averages, session history, streaks, goals, and yearly heatmaps. Users can add games manually or by folder, then set friendly names and custom icons. System monitoring covers CPU, RAM, GPU, temperatures, network speed, ping, and FPS. The interface can be adjusted with themes, wallpapers, blur, opacity, dark mode, and controls for hiding interface elements. A QR code opens the dashboard on a phone over the user's local network. The maker says data is stored locally in the Documents folder and is not sent to external servers without explicit action. However, a Google account is required even for free use for validation and fraud prevention. The app supports CSV log export and JSON import of visuals and settings. Compatibility is listed as 64-bit Windows 10 or 11, and the maker provides an all-in-one installer with an embedded local server and automatic updates through GitHub Releases.