How-to guide

Timer, notification, and end-sound settings

The “Timer Settings” section of Settings controls what you see during a session and how the app alerts you at the end.

Count Up and Count Down

Both modes begin with a selected study duration. Count Up shows elapsed time increasing from zero, while Count Down shows the remaining time decreasing. Both finish when the selected duration is reached.

Add or remove frequently used durations

Open “Add Timer Time” and use the add button at the top right to enter a duration in minutes. Swipe an unwanted row to the left or long-press it to delete it. At least one duration must remain.

Hide the time during a session

Use the eye control under “Time Display” to show or hide the numeric time. Hiding it can help if checking the remaining time interrupts your concentration.

Timer-end sound

Choose Glass, Soft Bell, or Low Calm Chime. Use the preview control beside a sound to listen before selecting it. The sound may not play while the device is in Silent Mode.

Allow notifications

To receive timer-finished alerts while the app is in the background, open the iOS notification settings from “Notification” and allow notifications and sounds. Timing and saving still work when notifications are not allowed.