# The When App! — Time tracking made beautiful

> Visually adaptive grid timer for personalized time tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Present Tense AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-when-app/id1356504541 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Present Tense AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356504540)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.63/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-05-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-when-app/id1356504541/reviews.md

## What is The When App!?

WHEN is a highly visual timer based on an adaptive, flexible and intuitively designed grid system, creating an easy and beautiful way to track all those moments that occur. 

Use it when: 
- Visualizing time passed while travelling with kids
- Having a workshop session with your team
- Doing high intensity training at the gym
- Planning a presentation or lecture

...and much more

We all value and measure our time differently, why shouldn't time be displayed on the same personal premises? WHEN brings the act of adaptive timekeeping to your mobile device by shifting your focus from the set rules of the ticking clock to an experience of time designed around you.

## Key features

- Adaptive grid system
- Intuitive design
- Visual time tracking
- Personalized time experience
- Flexible timer

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-when-app/id1356504541/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Why no colors?

*2023-04-04*

I really like the concept and visually it is simple and not distracting for my daughter. I was quite disappointed when I saw that you can’t change the colors. My daughter is very specific about what colors she likes. With all the free ones out there I didn’t expect that with a paid app. I will still use it though

### 5/5 — Oh my god they’re back.

*2023-02-02*

Hello dev. Thanks for updating this incredible app—glad you’re still around after all of these years!

The ONLY thing I miss from the original version is that the phone status bar (time, reception, etc) would be hidden when in an active session. I’d love  that option again as sometimes I don’t want to see the current time. Thanks. 😄

### 5/5 — My favorite

*2022-09-13*

Out of the dozens of timers I’ve downloaded!

### 1/5 — Too fiddly.

*2021-06-10, version 1.0.0*

I found this app a nusiance to operate by the time I’d figured out how to use it the need for a timer had passed. I wanted something simple and instant, uninstalled.

### 2/5 — Ironically, it’s too busy

*2021-03-04*

This would be great if they didn’t try so hard to be “cool”. The little spinners around each individual second makes the interface to frenetic.  I would love a good subtle timer that acts essentially as a digital hourglass. Just a bunch of dots that fade out as the time runs out.  All the flashy little spinners for every second is too distracting, when the whole purpose is to not distract

### 5/5 — Good for studying

*2020-07-31, version 1.0.0*

I use this app to do timed studying (such as 35 mins studying, 10 mins testing myself and 5 checking my answers) and having the visual countdown is very helpful, especially when I’m studying somewhere with my phone on silent. I can set up a ‘staggered’ timer like this so I have no need to use my phone once an interval has passed, as it will continue automatically to the next. I also imagine this timer would be useful for the pomodoro method.

### 5/5 — This helps me stop fooling around in the morning

*2019-06-26*

Love it!! Nice idea!! And so simple to use. I just wish there was an alarm

## Frequently asked questions about The When App!

### What is The When App used for?

The When App is a visual timer that helps you track moments and visualize time passed in an intuitive grid system. It's designed to offer a more personal and adaptive timekeeping experience.

### What devices does The When App support?

The When App is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How much does The When App cost?

The When App is a paid application, priced at $1.99.

### What is the age rating for The When App?

The When App has an age rating of 4+.

### When was The When App last updated?

The latest version of The When App was released on February 7, 2023.

### Does The When App have ads?

No, The When App does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user rating for The When App?

The When App has a strong user rating of 4.6 stars based on 8 ratings.

### Can The When App be used for team workshops?

Yes, the app is suitable for visualizing time during workshop sessions with your team, offering a flexible way to manage time.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2023-02-07

Updated preview images.

### 1.1.3 — 2023-02-01

- Interval timer removed for clarity
- Code optimizations

### 1.0.0 — 2018-05-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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