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We compiled 22 Reddit discussions about Timer apps from 9 subreddits. Here's what real users recommend, complain about, and debate.

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What is the best timer app?

r/androidapps
open source TimeR Machine. It's a little daunting at first but it is very customizable and you can configure very simple or very complex timers. ... Thank you, this app is amazing!

Best timer app?

r/productivity
You are headed in the right direction, and there are plenty out there if you don't want to use the default Clock app in PC (if you even have a PC, idk) There is no "best timer app" though, as it really depends on exactly what you use it for, what features you need, what your visual pr...

Best Timer Apps With Shortcut Functionality?

r/shortcuts
There’s a glitch with the app that when you filter the list, the actions I’ve listed for the apps are no longer visible but you can have a look. ... Bar none, the one you want is Just Timers.

What's your favorite android timer app?

r/Cortex
I really recommend this app if you are willing to spend a little bit of time in the beginning. You can customize almost anything about the behavior of your timers in the app. ... I would wholeheartedly suggest Timely, the best and simple alarm ...

please recommend some pomodoro timer apps (android)

r/productivity
i want to ask for recommendations of a pomodoro timer that preferably can: ... fairly simple design, nothing too intimidating to use, i cant really afford a learning curve rn hahahah · but feel free to recommend any pomodoro apps that you, yourself, use! Archived post. New comments cannot be posted ...

Looking for a very specific type of timer app...

r/productivity
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Looking for a timer app that buzzes at certain intervals to remind me of time passed

r/androidapps
Try this app out. It works great for meditation, and you can create timers in any order you like and combine them into a set. The flexibility is top-notch. You can also customize the alarms — from gentle alerts to stronger ones — however you prefer. ... This is the correct answer for the best Timer ...

best timer app to save multiple timers WITH a snooze function

r/MacOS
Thank you for a good app. ... Timers don’t have snooze.

Best multiple timer app

r/androidapps
You can have Multiple timers, the ... and it will notify you at the times you want. Another honorable mention is: Earphone Alarm by UT app....

Best timer app for Android

r/androidapps
In fact, the major feature is the timers are floating on any screen, so the timer is visible even you continue to online or Reddit. ... I looked it up and i might install it thank you. ... The official subreddit for the ReVanced Extended project, a derivative project of r/revancedapp. See FaQ for in...

Is there an app that allows you to choose how much time you want to spend in another application?

r/productivity
I don't use this feature on android but I would try looking into: Toggl, Clockify (they have free options) or RescueTime. ... ScreenZen does this, at least the iOS version does so I'm assuming that the android version can too.

Need an app recommendation like Timer clock for cooking.

r/androidapps
Another one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.cwiesner.android.visualtimer More replies ... Honestly, I really recommend you use the default clock app or even better, the Google Assistant/Gemini.

Can you recommend me a fully customisable timer app?

r/androidapps
23 votes, 18 comments. I'm trying to design a training program for myself and could do with the ability to enter time blocks, which change duration…

Best iPad apps with floating/small timer widget while using other apps?

r/productivity
I’m looking for a timer app for my iPad that can stay visible as a small widget or floating window while I’m using other apps (like ChatGPT, Notes, or Safari). Basically, I don’t want to use split screen because it takes up too much space—I just want a minimal, aesthetic floating timer on the screen...

Best Free Study Timer App for Desktop and Mobile?

r/productivity
i would definetly love it btw i got a good app for laptps it is wonderspace you can use it its very good in terms of f2p ... Off you should!! ... For those who prefer a physical Pomodoro timer over an app. Which timer do you use?

Recommendations for alternative "in app time reminder" apps?

r/minimalist_phone
I still use Before Launcher, but replaced Minimalist with Stay Focused which seems to be the most fully featured and customizable "app timer" type app.

I spent 2 years trying to build a timer app that FEELS better than Apple's. Did I succeed?

r/iOSProgramming
It's not easy to come up with an intuitive way to let the user quickly select between up to 60 values for each unit without scrolling "overshoot" frustration or losing precision. I tried and dismissed several different concepts. But then I came up with one that actually solves this pr...

Alternative to Timely (Timer)

r/androidapps
Former Timely user as well! I ended up switching to Google's Clock app since it came with my new phone and I was too lazy to look for a new app. However, it is missing the appealing UI (it is very boring) and timer presets, but I do believe it is worth checking out atleast.

What apps do you guys use as a timer due to the lack of a native solution?

r/MacOS
Among the odd design choices Apple has made in their products and software over the years, the exclusion of a native clock & timer app in macOS ranks right up there with the exclusion of a calculator app for the iPad. Now, fortunately, this has left the door wide open for developers to come in a...

looking for nice timer for Windows

r/software
I know this is an old post but I took a while - and a few tries - to find it, perhaps this helps someone else. Hourglass (https://chris.dziemborowicz.com/apps/hourglass/) has been the nicest functional timer I was able to find.

Timer apps to support productivity and focus?

r/PKMS
And if this option isn't available in the Mac version for some reason, you can always use the Mini Timer, which takes almost no space, so you can place it somewhere where it is always visible (unless this feature also isn't available in the Mac version 😅) ... I’m having a great time with ...

Please suggest a timer app (bought new phone apparently 'Timely' app is no longer available)

r/androidapps
Google Assistant can also do it all from a vocal command - load up your washing machine, turn it on and (seeing 1.30 on the display) 'set timer for one and a half hours' or 'set a timer for 90 minutes' or 'remind me to unload the machine in ...

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r/androidappsr/productivityr/shortcutsr/Cortexr/MacOSr/minimalist_phoner/iOSProgrammingr/softwarer/PKMS

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