# Coves - Focus Timer — Make every session a voyage

> All-in-one study app for planning, focus timing, and memory retention. (iPhone/iPad app by 朋 潘.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coves-focus-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 · 103 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2018-09-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coves-focus-timer/id1400641344/reviews.md

## What is Coves?

**coves — Space-Themed Study Timer**

Turn every focus session into a voyage through space. coves completes the full learning loop — break down tasks, plan your schedule, focus, and review — so every session counts.

**Break Down Tasks**
Goal System: Set daily or weekly goals for each task and track progress at a glance. Visible goals keep procrastination at bay.

**Plan Your Schedule**
Time Blocks: Create plans with start and end times, building your day block by block on the calendar, with reminders when it's time. See at a glance what to study today.
Priorities: Mark each plan by importance and urgency, so you always know what matters most.
Smart Review: Auto-scheduled reviews at 1, 2, 4, 7, and 15 days help you revisit key points and beat the forgetting curve.

**Focus**
Focus Timer: 25 minutes of focus and 5 minutes of rest, auto-looped, with a longer break after four rounds. Start focused, end with a reminder.
Three Timer Modes: Focus Timer, countdown, and stopwatch — for exam countdowns, homework deadlines, or daily accumulation.
Focus Environment: White noise, Focus Mode, and custom ringtones create your own cockpit.

**Daily Review**
Daily Review: Compare plan vs. actual — see what you accomplished and where you drifted, so tomorrow's plan lands better.
Statistics: Heat maps, efficiency scores, and weekly voyage reports — your learning data at a glance, shareable as cards.

**Growth**
Growth System: Accumulate voyage mileage with every session, growing from cadet to captain, unlocking planets and honors.

**Siri**
Say "Start learning" to Siri and begin timing instantly.

**No Payment Required to Start**
Create 10 tasks and manage categories and tags without paying.

**Subscription Details**
coves Membership offers a monthly subscription (¥22/month), a yearly subscription (¥148/year), and a lifetime purchase (¥198).
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 your subscription anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.
Renewal charges occur within 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Privacy Policy: https://www.softwindlab.com/privacy.html

## Key features

- Eisenhower Matrix for task prioritization
- Pomodoro, Countdown, and Stopwatch focus timers
- Spaced repetition for memory review
- Daily/weekly focus goal setting
- Detailed focus analytics and reports
- Ambient sounds for distraction blocking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Member | $4.99 | one-time |
| Colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ringtones | $1.99 | one-time |
| White noise | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coves-focus-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 smart study efficiency tool that combines task prioritization, focus timing, and memory retention techniques into a single application. It aims to help users plan, focus, and review their study material effectively.

### Does Coves have ads?

No, Coves does not contain advertisements. It offers a clean, ad-free experience for users focused on their studies.

### What study techniques does Coves use?

Coves integrates the Pomodoro Technique for focused work sessions, the Eisenhower Matrix for task prioritization, and Spaced Repetition for effective memory retention.

### What devices does Coves support?

Coves is available on iOS and Android devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, with seamless cross-platform synchronization.

### How does Coves help with task prioritization?

Coves utilizes the Eisenhower Matrix, allowing users to categorize tasks by urgency and importance to create a structured daily study plan.

### Can I track my study progress with Coves?

Yes, Coves provides detailed analytics and reports, including focus trends, time distribution, and efficiency scores, to help users understand and improve their study habits.

### What is the age rating for Coves?

Coves has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger students.

### How often is Coves updated?

The latest version of Coves is 2.2.0, and it was last updated on March 14, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 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.

### 2.2.4 — 2026-07-08

1.Optimized the efficiency rating toggle (Settings → Toggles & Data → Efficiency Rating)
2.Improved the rating popup experience – updated star descriptions and default rating; short tasks now skip the popup automatically
3.Fixed known issues and improved stability

### 2.2.3 — 2026-07-07

1. Added efficiency score toggle (Settings → Switches & Data → Efficiency Score)
2. Optimized purchase experience, making the buying process clearer and smoother
3. Fixed known issues and improved stability

### 2.2.2 — 2026-05-07

1. Smart Assistant Toggle (Can be disabled)
2. Two-Finger Pinch-to-Zoom for Lists (Applies to Plan Creation and Statistical Review)
3. Optimized Overall List Height

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