# Coves - Exam Prep Study Timer — Prep for SAT, AP & finals

> Exam prep timer and progress tracker that quantifies study efforts. (iPhone/iPad app by 朋 潘.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coves-exam-prep-study-timer/id1400641344 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [朋 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220314101)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 113 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2018-09-26
- Data updated: 2026-11-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coves-exam-prep-study-timer/id1400641344/reviews.md

## What is Coves?

The worst part of exam prep is not working hard - it is not knowing whether you have done enough.
Why do you ace physics? Because the total hours added up - quantity turned into quality.
Why do the words stick? Because of those two focused hours, every day.
SAT, AP, finals, bar exam, USMLE: it all comes down to one question - have you done enough?
coves is the tool that records that quantity and shows it back to you.

WHAT IT DOES INSTEAD OF YOU
• Break down: turn one big goal (say, calculus) into tasks you can finish today
• Schedule: drop those tasks onto real dates, so the plan exists before the week starts
• Measure: log what you actually did - how much, how long you focused
• Review: plan and reality side by side, so you see which subject is short

HOW FAR YOU ARE: NUMBERS BEAT FEELING
Total hours for maths, total hours for vocabulary, completion per subject - counted and shown separately.
Enough quantity and the result follows. You will see it in your own numbers.

WHILE YOU STUDY, IT KEEPS YOU SEATED
Pomodoro, countdown, white noise - one tap and you are in focus mode.
When it ends, it logs straight into the day's total. No catch-up later.
Widgets and Apple Watch stay in sync.

coves is the study tool for exam prep: break down, schedule, measure, review - one loop, closed.

SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS
coves Membership offers a monthly subscription ($2.99/month), a yearly subscription ($19.99/year), and a lifetime purchase ($29.99).
Subscriptions auto-renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.
Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.
Privacy Policy: https://www.softwindlab.com/privacy.html
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.softwindlab.com/products/coves/terms

YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS
No account, no ads, no analytics.
We don't collect your name, phone number or location, and we never upload what you record - it stays on this device and in your own iCloud.

## Key features

- Break down large study goals into tasks
- Schedule tasks onto specific dates
- Log focused study time and duration
- Review progress by subject
- Pomodoro and countdown timers
- White noise for focus
- Apple Watch and widget synchronization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |


## Is Coves safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Coves.

## Is Coves legit?

Coves - Exam Prep Study Timer appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Coves is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coves-exam-prep-study-timer/id1400641344/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Repeat alarm more

*2025-03-03*

The long time-out notification is too short. Please make it ring more than 5 times. Or make it ring like an alarm until I turn it off.

### 4/5 — 建议优化

*2024-12-03*

建议优化有时候手表记不到时的bug
建议在倒计时结束后正计时记录时间功能  参考OffScreen

### 5/5 — The application is the best

*2024-02-04*

This app is really an app that you can see the hard work you put in! It's the design of the app and the Ui is awesome! Can you add some Korean too?🙏🏻 I really liked the app, so I bought it right away! Thank you so much for making a great app! (Please understand that I used a translator.)

**Developer response:** 안녕하세요! 귀한 칭찬 정말 감사합니다. 🙏 디자인과 UI를 좋아해 주셔서 기쁩니다! 말씀하신 한국어 지원에 대해: 앱은 이미 한국어를 완전히 지원하고 있습니다. 설정 화면에서 한국어로 전환하실 수 있으니 편하게 이용해 보세요! 구매해 주셔서 감사합니다. 앞으로도 더 좋은 앱을 만들기 위해 노력하겠습니다. 감사합니다! 💛

### 2/5 — Mac Air m2闪退

*2023-01-28*

无法最小化，最小化即闪退。另外能否请添加menubar小组件，谢谢！

**Developer response:** 暂时不提供mac版本，请不要在mac上使用

### 5/5 — pretty handy

*2022-02-22*

really nice app

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2020-12-13*

Cant open app please fix

## Frequently asked questions about Coves

### What is Coves?

Coves is a study tool designed for exam preparation. It helps you break down study goals, schedule tasks, log your focused study time, and review your progress with data-driven insights.

### Does Coves have ads?

No, Coves is ad-free. The developer states that there are no ads, analytics, or account requirements, ensuring a distraction-free study environment.

### What are the subscription options for Coves?

Coves offers a monthly subscription for $2.99, a yearly subscription for $19.99, and a lifetime purchase for $29.99. All subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

### What devices does Coves support?

Coves is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Widgets are also supported and stay in sync with your study data.

### How often is Coves updated?

The latest version is 3.0.3, released on November 2, 2026. This indicates recent development activity, suggesting regular updates and improvements.

### Can I cancel my Coves subscription?

Yes, you can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID settings under 'Subscriptions'. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Is Coves suitable for all ages?

Coves has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. Its focus on productivity and study tracking is primarily aimed at students.

### How does Coves help with exam preparation?

Coves helps by quantifying your study efforts, which is often more reliable than subjective feelings of preparedness. It provides data on total hours per subject and completion rates, allowing you to identify areas needing more attention.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.3 — 2026-11-02

**Full iPhone Duo support**
Works both unfolded and folded: side-by-side plans and stats when open, single scrolling column when closed.

**Create tasks by voice**
Just say "50 words a day, 25 minutes" and the task is set up. Recognition runs on device - recordings are never uploaded.

**More ready-made exam prep templates**
When you create a plan, pick Study, Work or Sport and templates like Exam, Focus or Reading straight away - fewer fields to fill.

**Apple Watch statistics rebuilt**
Units on the watch now match the iPhone, and the analysis page is easier to read.

### 3.0.2 — 2026-10-15

**Create tasks step by step**
Name, template and color → timer mode, category and tag → goal → confirm. Fill it in one step at a time instead of facing the whole form.

**Dashboard & Data reorganized**
Now grouped into Notifications / Recording & Rating / Display & Defaults / Data & Backup — no more scrolling the whole page to find a toggle.

**Task list refresh fixed**
The list updates right away after you delete or archive a task.

**Daily summary**
Write your summary on the Today page, or straight from the 23:00 voyage briefing notification.

### 3.0.1 — 2026-09-24

Monthly & yearly memberships are here — pick the plan that fits. Plus smoother experience and stability improvements.

### 3.0.0 — 2026-08-19

Siri voice shortcut: start timing with a single command
Focus mode: automatically mute during study, and restore after finishing
Optimize the first-time experience flow to reduce interruptions
Fix several issues to improve stability

### 2.2.5 — 2026-07-21

Fixed known issues.

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