# Timeful — audio time tracker for focus

> Audio time tracker for focus and time blindness support. (iPhone/iPad app by Kaolin Fire.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeful/id1153735066 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kaolin Fire](https://appshunter.io/developer/506161943)
- Category: Productivity, Music
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-07-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeful/id1153735066/reviews.md

## What is Timeful?

Timeful helps you stay aware of passing time through voice announcements - perfect for ADHD, time blindness, and maintaining focus without constant clock-checking.

THREE SIMPLE MODES

• TIMER - Counts up from zero
• CLOCK - Announces current time
• COUNTDOWN - Set any duration, and hear it keep counting past zero

DESIGNED FOR ADHD & FOCUS

If you struggle with time blindness, hyperfocus, or losing track of time, Timeful becomes your audio assistant. The regular voice announcements gently pull you back to time awareness without harsh alarms or screen interruptions.

Great for:
• ADHD time management
• Breaking hyperfocus gently
• Transition warnings between tasks
• Homework and study sessions
• Morning routines
• Work breaks and time boxing

SIRI SHORTCUTS - COMPLETELY HANDS-FREE

Just say "Hey Siri" followed by:

Timer Commands:
• "Start Timeful timer"
• "Start the Timeful timer"

Clock Commands:
• "Start Timeful clock"
• "Show clock in Timeful"

Countdown Commands:
• "Start Timeful countdown for 20 minutes"
• "Start Timeful countdown for 5"
(Siri durations: 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, or 60 minutes - type any length in the app)

Stop Commands:
• "Stop Timeful"
• "Stop Timeful timer"

Also: "Timeful add 5 minutes", "Timeful remove 2 minutes", "How much time in Timeful", "Pause Timeful", "Resume Timeful", "Restart Timeful".

Create custom phrases in Settings → Shortcuts like "homework timer" or "break time."

WHILE YOU'RE ELSEWHERE

• A Live Activity keeps the count on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island
• Lock Screen and Control Center controls start, pause, and shift a countdown by five minutes
• Home Screen quick actions - long-press the icon to start, stop, or restart
• Music Priority plays Timeful alongside your music, dipping it only for announcements
• Tells you when your device is muted, before you rely on it
• iPhone and iPad

KEY FEATURES

• Voice announces every minute clearly
• Continues in background/locked screen
• No jarring alarms
• Works with Dynamic Type for larger text
• Simple, distraction-free interface
• One-time purchase (no subscriptions!)

PERFECT FOR

ADHD & Executive Function:
• Time blindness support
• Task transition reminders
• Pomodoro/work intervals
• Medication reminders
• Morning/evening routines

Mindfulness & Wellness:
• Meditation practice
• Breathing exercises
• Yoga flows
• Walking meditation
• Therapy sessions

Daily Activities:
• Cooking timers
• Study sessions
• Screen time limits
• Exercise intervals
• Kids' activity time

WHY TIMEFUL?

Unlike visual timers that require looking at your screen (and risk distraction), Timeful provides consistent audio time cues. You stay informed about time passing while remaining focused on your task.

The gentle, predictable announcements help establish time awareness without anxiety. Perfect for neurodivergent minds that need external time anchors.

"From the time you start until the time you stop, Timeful counts aloud to help you be mindful of every minute."

Produced by Craig Mieritz
Design by Fiel Valdez

## Key features

- Audio time announcements
- Timer, Clock, and Countdown modes
- Designed for ADHD and focus
- Hands-free Siri Shortcuts
- Runs in background
- Gentle beeps
- Distraction-free interface

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeful/id1153735066/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I became mindful

*2025-10-30*

Real eyes realize real lies about real time

### 5/5 — Simple purpose

*2021-06-25*

And it does it well, with nice aesthetics.

### 4/5 — Great app... One complaint

*2020-11-30*

It does exactly what it is advertised to do. 
I only wish I could set it to count by 5 minute intervals. Just add 5 minute intervals. 
But it’s a great app. 
Get it.

### 2/5 — sound turns off after 6 minutes

*2020-03-10*

disappointing

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear it stopped working for you. Can you describe how you were using it, maybe there's a hint for what use case I missed? I use it all the time and haven't noticed it stop working.

### 5/5 — Simple, helpful timer

*2018-12-24*

I’ve been using this simple app to time walks with my brother and mom over the holidays. Low key way to keep track of time without stressing everyone out.

### 1/5 — Not what I thought

*2018-07-12*

Not what I thought it was going to be can I have my money back

**Developer response:** I’m sorry you feel misled. Returns are handled through Apple support—I have no control over that. What were you expecting?

### 5/5 — A mindfulness training helper

*2018-07-01*

I like it. I just started getting back into meditating and this is a helpful app. It does everything it says it would do, even when my phone is locked. When I first purchased it I was concerned that it would stop keeping track of time when the phone went to sleep. That’s not an issue at all.

The only feature requests I’d make would be the ability to change the default time (right now it counts every minute) and the ability to change the voice to a sound (a chime or a bell?) so it would be a little less distracting while I’m trying to meditate.

### 5/5 — I desperately needed this app

*2018-06-30*

So I wrote it. ;) ^_^

## Frequently asked questions about Timeful

### What is Timeful?

Timeful is an audio time tracker that provides voice announcements to help you stay aware of passing time. It's designed for individuals who struggle with time blindness or maintaining focus.

### How does Timeful help with ADHD?

Timeful acts as an audio assistant for ADHD time management by providing gentle, regular voice cues. This helps break hyperfocus and offers transition warnings between tasks without jarring alarms.

### Can I use Timeful hands-free?

Yes, Timeful supports Siri Shortcuts, allowing you to start timers, clocks, or countdowns with voice commands like 'Hey Siri, start Timeful timer'.

### What modes does Timeful offer?

Timeful offers three simple modes: TIMER, which counts up from zero; CLOCK, which announces the current time; and COUNTDOWN, where you can set any duration from 1 to 120 minutes.

### Does Timeful have ads?

No, Timeful is ad-free. It is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions or advertisements.

### What devices does Timeful support?

Timeful is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Timeful updated?

The latest version of Timeful is 1.3.0, last updated on December 13, 2025. Updates aim to improve functionality and add new features.

### What is the price of Timeful?

Timeful is a paid app, available for a one-time purchase of $0.99.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2026-08-07

Timeful now follows your system text size. The mode captions, the SPEAK label, and the buttons scale with it. The big time face already fills its circle, so it stays as it is.

Pulling headphones mid-run no longer risks a silent timer. The audio session is re-established on the spot, the count keeps going, and the volume indicator follows the new route.

On iPad, clock mode was labelled "minutes : seconds". It now reads "actual time".

### 1.3.1 — 2026-08-01

Your timer, now on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island — start a timer or countdown and it stays with you.

Siri, at last:
• "Start Timeful countdown for 5 minutes"
• "Timeful add 5 minutes" / "Timeful remove 2 minutes"
• "Restart Timeful"

Plays nicely with your music: opening Timeful no longer interrupts it, and with Music Priority on, your music dips only during spoken announcements.

Also in this release:
• Home Screen quick actions (long-press the icon)
• A new app icon
• Countdown restarts always use the configured duration
• The volume display tracks live, from launch
• Smoother pause and resume everywhere; VoiceOver labels corrected
• Many smaller fixes for interruptions, phone calls, and rotation

### 1.3.0 — 2025-12-13

• NEW: Countdown Timer - Set custom minutes and count down to zero
  • Full Siri Shortcuts support - "Start Timeful countdown for 10 minutes"
  • Better for ADHD - Timer now scrolls to correct page automatically
  • Fixed "oh zero" pronunciation for better clarity
  • Improved page navigation from shortcuts
  • Background performance improvements

### 1.2.0 — 2025-10-28

Modernized Frameworks
Better handling of 12/24 hour time
Siri shortcuts!

### 1.1.0 — 2022-09-28

* support for dark mode
* pause button for timer
* support for speaking the current time

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