FLIP — Focus Timer

FLIP — Focus Timer

2-minute rule timer for focus

1 ratings
1 review
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 12, 2026
  • August 11, 2026

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About

This app helps overcome procrastination by using a 2-minute rule to initiate tasks. It features a simple, single-screen interface with haptic feedback and lock-screen visibility to encourage deep work and short breaks.

2-minute kickoff timer
Flip phone for deep work
Sideways phone for breaks
Single-screen interface
Haptic feedback
Lock-screen and Live Activity
100% on-device privacy
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What's New in FLIP

1.1

August 11, 2026

Every way you hold the phone is now a timer you set yourself. CUSTOM TIMERS • Four timers instead of three — turned left and turned right are now separate slots, so all four orientations have their own timer. • Any length from 5 seconds to 3 hours. • Name each one whatever you like, up to 10 characters. • Red or green, per timer. • Set a slot to ASK and it asks how long every time you start it — and opens on the last length you picked. • Everything lives behind EDIT TIMERS on the start screen, with RESET TO DEFAULTS to put it all back. PICKING WHAT'S NEXT • When a timer ends, all four are now laid out around the edges of the screen instead of a single suggested next step. • Each one sits on the side you turn toward to reach it. Turn the phone that way and hold — it fills as you hold, so you can see it coming and change your mind. • Or tap any of the four, including the one that just finished, to run it again. • Your name and colour now show on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while a timer runs. FIXED • Turning from one timer to another no longer starts the timer you passed through on the way. • Hold to cancel no longer gives up silently when the phone shifts in your grip — most likely when the running timer wasn't the way you were holding it. • The countdown digits no longer fade between seconds. • The status bar no longer sits on top of a turned or upside-down screen. BEGIN 2:00, WORK 20:00 and BREAK 5:00 are still exactly where they were until you change them.

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User reviews

Better than pomodoro

I used this app to help me study for boards and I feel like it’s helped me study so much more efficiently than pomodoro!

The 2 minutes allows me to get situated and plan out what I need to do. The 20 minute stretches are long enough to get a section done but not too long that I get fatigued.

I especially love the 5 minute breaks. When I get too long of a break I lose motivation on my main task but 5 minutes is perfect for me to doom scroll or do a small task around the house!
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Response from developer

Thanks for the kind words 🤍 I’m so glad to hear it’s helping you do life a little bit better! If there’s anything else you’d like to see, please reach out and let us know

FAQ

How does FLIP help with procrastination?

FLIP uses the 2-minute rule, encouraging you to commit to just two minutes of a task. This often leads to continuing the task for much longer, overcoming the initial hurdle of starting.

What are the different timer phases in FLIP?

FLIP starts with a 2-minute kickoff timer. After this, you flip your phone face-down for a 20-minute deep-work block, followed by a 5-minute break when you turn your phone sideways.

Does FLIP have any settings or menus?

No, FLIP is designed with a single-screen interface and no accounts, settings, or menus. This minimalist approach ensures the smallest possible friction between you and starting your task.

Is FLIP private and secure?

Yes, FLIP is 100% on-device, meaning it has no accounts, analytics, third-party SDKs, or servers. It collects no data, and its privacy policy is very concise.

Can I see the timer without unlocking my phone?

Yes, FLIP supports lock-screen visibility and Dynamic Island Live Activity. This allows you to keep the countdown visible without needing to unlock your device.

Does FLIP have ads?

No, FLIP does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience designed for uninterrupted focus.

What devices does FLIP support?

FLIP is available on iPhone and iPad, indicated by its support for these devices.

How often is FLIP updated?

FLIP was last updated on May 12, 2026, with version 1.0. This indicates it is a relatively new application.