ShadowTimer
An immersive TTRPG timer.
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
ShadowTimer is a real-time tool for players to track their own torches, lanterns and spells.
Or the GM may control them bending, shaping, or extinguishing light at will.
ShadowTimer – A Torch Burns. Time Dies.
ShadowTimer is a dark, atmospheric torch timer built for tabletop role-playing games where time matters — and light is life.
Inspired by Shadowdark RPG and classic old-school dungeon crawling, ShadowTimer replaces abstract turn tracking with a living, burning torch. As the flame fades, tension rises. When it dies, consequences follow.
No accounts.
No cloud sync.
No distractions.
Just fire, time, and pressure.
Core Features
Single Torch Mode
Run a single animated torch with a vivid, living flame
Ignite, pause, resume, or extinguish the torch at any time
Set custom durations from minutes to hours
Time remains accurate even when the app is closed
Optional sound effects, haptics, and spoken warnings
Built for the Table
ShadowTimer is designed to enhance the atmosphere at the table — not compete for attention.
Optional Keep Screen On mode
Clear, high-contrast visuals for low-light play
Scalable text for phones and tablets
Minimal interface with no clutter or interruptions
Fully offline functionality
Audio & Accessibility
Atmospheric fire and interaction sounds
Adjustable volume or full mute
Optional vibration feedback
Two font modes:
ShadowFont — immersive and atmospheric
EasyReader — clean and highly readable
Settings and instructions always remain easy to read.
Perfect for OSR Play
ShadowTimer is ideal for:
Shadowdark RPG
Old-School Essentials
Solo RPG play
Dungeon crawls and hexcrawls
Exploration-focused campaigns
Light-as-resource systems
Any game where time pressure matters
No XP trackers.
No character sheets.
Just the clock, the flame, and what happens when it goes out.
Privacy & Philosophy
No accounts
No ads
No analytics
No internet required
All data stays on your device
ShadowTimer is a tool — not a service.
Light the torch.
Hear it crackle.
Watch the flame shrink.
When it goes out…
something happens.
Ratings & Reviews
• Internal system optimization and minor stability improvements.
• Full parity alignment with our cross-platform service updates.
The developer, Michael Paulick, 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
- Michael Paulick
- Size
- 69.3 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- ShadowTimer $5.99
- Bearer of the First Light $19.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Studio Drachenspiel