# Task Alarm - Work Assistant — Helps you focus on your task

> Focus timer app that alarms you to prevent phone use during work or study. (iPhone/iPad app by 广杰 周.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-alarm-work-assistant/id1248701536 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [广杰 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059287118)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2017-06-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-alarm-work-assistant/id1248701536/reviews.md

## What is Task Alarm?

You can use this app to alarm you not to use mobile phone when you're working or studying.

Step:

1. Select a time interval you want to focus on working.

2. Put your phone on a horizontal desktop.

3. Tap the start button.

4. Lock your device screen directly.

5. Start and focus on your work or study.

## Key features

- Set timed focus intervals
- Alarm to prevent phone use
- Encourages uninterrupted work
- Simple step-by-step setup
- Lock device screen integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ad Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-alarm-work-assistant/id1248701536/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 还是很能监督我的

*2024-04-17*

第一天用就买了无广告版，但是为什么有时候还是会出广告？
很能激励我 因为有时候会想超过别人的时间🤓
但是希望可以再强制一点 或者可以设置那些背单词的软件可以进入 因为啥也干不了了

### 3/5 — 螢幕暗掉就發出警報反而無法離開手機

*2021-04-13, version 1.4.10*

當屏幕暗掉希望不要發出警報

### 5/5 — 改进提议

*2021-03-10*

特别喜欢这种非常非常简洁、没有多余功能的设计。尤其喜欢自行选择能否打断这个功能。
但希望在不破坏极简界面的前提下能加进一个时间统计功能。这样能看到每天、周，月的专注时间是多少。

### 5/5 — 骗人！

*2021-02-10*

这玩意有病吧？因为五星才能被点出来，所以我才点了五星，要是这样我一星都不给！这个东西有广告，我就买了个无广告版本，买完之后还有广告，而且已经显示消费成功了，有病吧？忍无可忍，完全就是在骗人，大家请不要消费买无广告版本的！

**Developer response:** 这是一个Bug，升级到最新版本可解决，旧版本在购买后重新开启App可以正常消除广告。

### 5/5 — 太好了

*2020-10-21*

哇我從2-4個小時到30分鐘！！

### 5/5 — 推荐！好用！

*2020-09-24*

对于我这种不自觉的人来说，在图书馆学习克制不住的玩手机，只能只有靠这个软件来强制完成。因为在图书馆只要设置了不能取消，就一定不能打扰到别人，所以绝对不会碰手机……界面也很简洁大方，没有别的软件那些花里胡哨的东西

### 1/5 — Hi

*2020-08-11*

Hi

### 5/5 — 非常好

*2020-03-20*

哈哈主题是因为便宜 只要1块钱 就可以免广告 所以买下来了。然后就是软件非常轻量，没有什么乱七八糟花里胡哨的东西，不需要花心思去理解功能框架之类的，很赞。

### 5/5 — 好好好

*2019-12-31*

简单直接霸道，特别好用，去广告版本更干净直接，只是希望可以在选择不允许任务取消的时候可以设置选项，选择哪些软件在任务期间可以使用，毕竟软件里有一些也是学习方面的软件，稍微放宽一下选择会更好

### 5/5 — 一点小建议

*2019-12-07*

之前安卓手机的时候用过一个软件叫“不玩手机”它有白名单的选项，就是你有时候只是不想画很多时间浪费在淘宝微博等软件上，但你还需要手机来背单词看文件等，所以建议可以去增设白名单的选项。
另外，俺也觉得可以增设奖励的环节，可以不用真的奖励啥，只是发一句“恭喜你今天不玩手机了多久，你真棒”之类的话也会令人很开心！

## Frequently asked questions about Task Alarm

### How does Task Alarm help me focus?

Task Alarm sets timed intervals for work or study. If you try to use your phone during these periods, it will alarm you, helping you stay on task and avoid distractions.

### What devices does Task Alarm support?

Task Alarm is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Is Task Alarm free to use?

Yes, Task Alarm is free to download and use. It also offers in-app purchases for additional features.

### Does Task Alarm have ads?

Yes, Task Alarm contains advertisements.

### How often is Task Alarm updated?

The latest version of Task Alarm was released on October 21, 2021. Update frequency can vary, but the app has been maintained since its release in 2017.

### What is the age rating for Task Alarm?

Task Alarm has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I use Task Alarm offline?

The description does not specify offline functionality. However, its core features like setting timers and alarms are likely to function without an active internet connection.

### What are the benefits of using Task Alarm over other focus apps?

Task Alarm's primary benefit is its direct alarm mechanism to deter phone usage during focus sessions, coupled with a simple, step-by-step setup process.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.14 — 2021-10-21

1.Update for iOS15
2.Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.4.12 — 2021-05-28

1. iOS 14.5 adaptation
2. Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.4.10 — 2021-03-10

1. Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.4.9 — 2021-03-05

1. iOS14 adaptation
2. Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.4.8 — 2020-11-19

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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