# Magic Work Cycle — user reviews

> 7 indexed App Store user reviews of Magic Work Cycle by Tildeslash, rated 3.90/5 from 7 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-work-cycle/id411228259/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-work-cycle/id411228259.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 4 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 1

## Most critical reviews (7 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Timer stops offscreen - fail

*2017-01-19*

If you navigate away from the app, the work timer stops. At least if I listen to iTunes during work period. 

Fail.

### 2/5 — Unrealistic

*2012-04-29*

Very theory based. Tell what employer will allow you to only work 50% of your scheduled shift and do nothing else the other 50% of the time?

### 4/5 — Love it!

*2013-01-29*

The only thing that could make this better is if it added a work cycle counter that I could reset whenever I wanted. I use the 30 min work cycles so I would know that when my work cycle counter hit 16 that I had put in a full 8 hours of work.

### 5/5 — Perfect app for productivity

*2016-02-05*

This app helps me stay focused on my work knowing I have a break scheduled. I like that I can adjust the lengths of break and work and pause the break when I need a minute to finish something. 
Please update it to work with the Apple Watch!

### 5/5 — Handy for long study sessions...

*2012-07-04*

Does what it was designed to do.  Also customizable to your own time preferences.  Personally, I like to work in 35 minute intense study sessions interspersed with 10 minute breaks.  I can work for a long time that way without getting burned out.

### 5/5 — Awesomeeee!

*2012-04-23*

Great and simple app! I love the concept of ying and yang, helps me to get work done and not procrastinate!

### 5/5 — Simple, useful app that boosts productivity

*2010-12-31*

This method really works to boost productivity, and this app is a very simple tool that helps you follow the Magic Work Cycle. A must-try!

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