Keep track of time without being distracted by the device!
Simple and easy timer that repeats at your chosen interval.
FEATURES
- Many sounds to select + the ability to add custom ones.
- Up to 4 pinned and up to 5 recent Quick Start items.
- Long intervals - up to 99 hours!
- Vibration, if the sound is off.
- Works in the background.
- 3 timer output modes: intervals, total time, countdown.
- You can cancel or pause the timer with help of a notification.
- Flexibility and minimalism.
- Shake To Start - can be enabled in settings.
- Prevent Lockscreen - another useful setting, the screen will not lock, while the timer is running.
USE CASES
Here is a list of use cases based on the real feedback:
Fitness and health:
- Stretching
- Stationary bicycle (interval training)
- On a treadmill
- For HIIT
- Jogging
- Timed medication
- Boxing
Cooking
- While frying potatoes
- Roasting steaks
- Checking an oven or a grill to prevent burning
Learning & science
- Foreign language learning
- As a lab timer
- Periodic data collection
- Speech training
- Presentation timing
Other
- Mindfulness
- Communication
- To have a sense of time flying away :)
HELP
Q: Why the timer doesn't work in the background?
A: You should allow notifications.
Q: How to turn off the sound and turn on the vibration?
A: On the device, turn the Silent Mode on. (Side Switch)
Q: How can I add a custom sound?
A: There are four ways. Choose one depending where is the sound file located.
* If the sound on your Mac or PC:
1. Connect the device.
2. Open Finder and select the device.
3. Select Files in the menu. There you'll find 'Periodic +' folder.
4. Drug and drop the sound file there.
* From Files app on iPhone:
1. Copy the required file.
2. Open Periodic + folder and paste it.
* From another app on iPhone (like Mail):
1. Open the app where the file is located.
2. Find and touch Share button (it may have different name, for example Export).
3. In the appearing Share Sheet find the list of apps. If there is no Periodic +, touch More and enable it.
4. Now select Periodic + in the Share dialog and the sound will be imported.
* And the most convenient "+" button!
1. Open Sounds tab.
2. Hit the "+" button in the "Folder" section and pick your file.
Q: Alert is limited for 5 seconds!
A: Go to Settings app, then Periodic + > Notifications > Banner Style > Persistent.
Q: How to switch the Timer Output Mode?
A: To switch the Output Mode touch the timer display at the top of the screen.
Q: What is Shake To Start for?
A: Shake To Start setting allows to start/cancel the timer by shaking the device. Thus, you don't touch the screen, what can be useful while cooking, for example. For this mode, in order to work, the app should be open.
This app has a free version with limited features.
If you still have questions or suggestions, you can visit the support page (https://goo.gl/forms/pggVBcaBxdW85EGE3), the Facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/groups/PeriodicTimer/) or you can email me (periodictimer.sup@gmail.com).
If you like the app - please, rate it!
I like having this on my iwatch, however the app on the watch has a glitch and doesn’t do any timers over 59 minutes. If I place anything above that, it sticks to 59 minutes. I tried emailing the developer and no response or fix after a while. I like the app, but for this glaring glitch I have to rate lower.
Developer Response
Hi! For that long timers you need to enable notifications, since the app stays active only for 1 hour max.
Your App saved my eye
Just Truthing 51
I have had Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (Bell’s Palsy plus ear shingles) since February, and my eye was “hinged” open until recently, and I bought this $1.99 app, and it alerts me on my iWatch or iPhone to blink every 57 seconds, over and over, and this product helped me regain the ability to blink naturally. Thank you from a a guy that can naturally blink again. Go without blinking for 2 minutes and see what I mean. It gets dry. Blinking saves the day. I am Hank Hurst, and I was not paid a red cent to make this review.
Helps with focus & workout
600ccbugslayer
I had some trouble at first getting notifications when the screen locked but, I found out I had to allow persistent banner notifications and allow it in dnd. It works now with screen lock. This helps me keep pace with my workouts, and i set focus reminders to keep on task. I even use custom recording reminders. I like that I can remind every few seconds. This is really useful!
Simply just works!
meyoufools
Hi Vlad, wanted to thank you for this app. It works perfectly in the background with any app I’m working on and even when I close iPad it’s still there reminding me if I want it to. I was using free version which is fine but upgraded so I could support your work, didn’t need the customization but it may be useful to play with in the future. $1.99 is very reasonable for such a useful app, thanks!
Developer Response
Thank you! You review motivates me for further work!
- Optimised for iOS 26.
- Launch Screen improved.
- Minor fixes.
Version 4.5
The developer, Vladimir Kelin, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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