# PictoTimer — Visual Photo Countdown Timer

> Visual Photo Countdown Timer (iPhone/iPad app by William Tifft.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictotimer/id6758278365 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [William Tifft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871933911)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-01-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictotimer/id6758278365/reviews.md

## What is PictoTimer?

PictoTimer transforms countdown timers into a visual experience. Watch your photos gradually reveal as time passes, making waiting fun and engaging.

PERFECT FOR:
• Kids learning time management
• Focus sessions and productivity
• Cooking and meal prep
• Exercise and workout routines
• Study breaks and pomodoro sessions
• Any activity where you want a visual countdown

KEY FEATURES:

Photo Timers
Create personalized countdown timers using photos from your library or take new ones with your camera. Each timer is unique and meaningful to you.

Multiple Reveal Styles
Choose from four beautiful animation styles:
• Photo Reveal - Watch your image gradually appear from top to bottom
• Pixelate - Start with a pixelated image that becomes crystal clear
• Puzzle - Assemble your photo piece by piece
• Clock Face - Traditional clock hands move over your image

Flexible Duration
Set timers from seconds to 24 hours. Perfect for quick tasks or extended activities.

Multiple Timers
Create and save multiple timers for different activities. Organize your day with visual reminders.

End Alerts
Get notified when your timer completes with a clear sound alert.

Live Activities & Widgets
Stay on top of your timers with Live Activities on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, plus home screen widgets.

Privacy First
All your photos and timers are stored locally on your device. We don't collect, transmit, or share any of your data.

Perfect for parents, students, professionals, and anyone who wants a more engaging way to track time. Make waiting fun with PictoTimer!


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2026-05-29

PictoTimer now fully supports iPad and landscape mode!
• iPad Support – Runs beautifully on all iPad models with full support for Split View and Slide Over multitasking. The timer list automatically adapts to a card grid layout on larger screens.
• Landscape Mode – Use PictoTimer in landscape on any device. The timer running view intelligently repositions controls for a comfortable landscape experience, with the circular photo reveal placed side-by-side with the timer controls.
• Refined Detail View – The Start Timer button is always visible at the bottom of the screen, with a side-by-side photo and settings layout in landscape.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-19

• Custom Reveal Directions – Photo Reveal now supports 9 directions: Circular, Radial, Top-to-Bottom, Bottom-to-Top, Left-to-Right, Right-to-Left, and 4 diagonal options. Pick a direction when creating or editing a timer.
• Timer Themes – Customize each timer with your choice of Background and Cover colors from 15 options. Access them at the bottom of the timer editor.
• Search – Pull down on your timer list to find timers by name.
• Auto-Unlock – The lock screen now unlocks automatically when your timer finishes. No more fumbling with the lock button after time's up.
• Refreshed Detail View – The Start button is now right below the photo preview for faster launching.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-02-01

Additional About Us, Support and Feedback menu items

### 1.0.1 — 2026-01-31

updated picture reveal design

### 1.0 — 2026-01-29

No release notes.

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