Pulse: Focus Timer
Work & Rest in Rhythm
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Focus better, work smarter with Pulse.
Pulse is a beautiful, minimalist timer designed for deep work and focused sessions. Whether you're studying, coding, or just need to stay on task, Pulse helps you maintain rhythm and focus.
FEATURES
Work & Rest Cycles
Alternate between focused work sessions and refreshing breaks. Let Pulse guide your rhythm.
Beautiful Design
Watch the vibrant progress ring animate as you work. Smooth animations and delightful interactions make time management enjoyable.
Flexible Presets
Choose from built-in presets:
- Quick Focus: 30s work / 10s rest
- Deep Work: 25min work / 5min rest (4 rounds)
- Pomodoro: 25min work / 5min rest
Or create custom presets with:
- Any work/rest duration
- 1-20 rounds or continuous mode
- Perfect for your unique workflow
Simple & Focused
No accounts, no tracking, no distractions. Just you and your timer. All your presets are saved locally and privately on your device.
Delightful Touches
- Haptic feedback for every interaction
- Sound notifications at phase transitions
- Smooth spring animations
- Full VoiceOver accessibility support
PERFECT FOR
- Pomodoro Technique practitioners
- Students studying for exams
- Developers in deep focus sessions
- Writers battling distractions
- Anyone who wants to manage time better
PRIVACY
Your data never leaves your device. No accounts, no tracking, no ads. Pulse respects your privacy and focus.
Start your next focus session with Pulse.
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A smoother experience for your next focus session.
• Switching presets now clears the previous paused session and its Lock Screen timer.
• Editing a preset no longer interrupts a paused timer.
• Timer controls no longer produce duplicate haptic feedback.
• Notification permission is now requested when you start your first timer.
• Your selected preset appears immediately when Pulse opens, and single-round sessions have a cleaner display.
The developer, Angus Kong, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Angus Kong
- Size
- 1 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.2 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.2 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.2 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.2 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.2 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Angus Kong