Pulse: Focus Timer

Work & Rest in Rhythm

Free · Designed for iPad

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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Live Activities Support • Timer now displays on your lock screen and Dynamic Island • See countdown and progress at a glance without opening the app • Auto-updates in real-time with smooth animations UI Improvements • Cleaner round display (shows "3/5" instead of "Round 3/5") • Infinity symbol (∞) for continuous timers • Styled progress bars with glow effects for better visibility Bug Fixes • Fixed timer behavior when app returns from background • Improved notification timing and reliability • Better pause/resume functionality

Version 1.1

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    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.
    • Languages
      • English
    • Age Rating
      4+
    • Copyright
      • © 2026 Angus Kong
  • Privacy Policy