Practice Time: AutoStart Timer
Auto Tracks Practice Time
About
This app automatically tracks your music practice time by analyzing audio to detect when you are actively playing. It helps you set daily goals, monitor progress, and review your practice history with added notes and session recordings.
What's New in Practice Time
1.5
May 18, 2026
• New daily practice goal, streak counter, and weekly summary to build a lasting habit • Session notes, history export (CSV), and the ability to delete past sessions • Daily practice reminder, friendlier onboarding, and VoiceOver support on the Practice tab • Smarter recovery when audio detection stalls, plus layout and localization polish
MoreFAQ
How does Practice Time automatically track my music practice?
Practice Time uses a specialized sound recognition model that analyzes audio input locally on your device. It automatically starts counting your practice time when it detects you are playing an instrument and pauses when you stop, ensuring accurate active practice duration.
Can Practice Time help me build a consistent practice routine?
Yes, Practice Time allows you to set daily practice goals and track your streaks. It also provides daily reminder notifications to help you stay on track and build a consistent habit.
What kind of practice data can I review with Practice Time?
You can review weekly summaries of your practice, view long-term trend charts to see your progress over time, and add notes to individual practice sessions. The app also allows you to export your full practice history as a CSV file.
Does Practice Time have a metronome feature?
Yes, Practice Time includes a built-in metronome that can be started and stopped directly from the home screen. It supports various time signatures including 4/4, 3/4, 2/4, 6/8, 5/4, and 7/8, and features a tap tempo function.
Is Practice Time available on multiple devices?
Practice Time is currently supported on iPhone and iPad devices. The app is designed to be accessible across these Apple platforms.
Does Practice Time have ads?
No, Practice Time is ad-free. The app is designed to provide an uninterrupted practice experience without any advertisements.
What instruments is Practice Time optimized for?
Practice Time is optimized for a variety of instruments including Violin, Piano, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, and Guitar. The instrument recognition model is trained to detect the sounds produced by these instruments.
How often is Practice Time updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on May 18, 2026. Updates typically include new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes to enhance the user experience.