# Timetable Tamer: Lesson Timer — Apple Watch Lesson Countdown

> Apple Watch Lesson Countdown (iPhone/iPad app by THOMAS REGINALD JONES.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timetable-tamer-lesson-timer/id6817887966 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [THOMAS REGINALD JONES](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817887968)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-04
- Data updated: 2026-10-29

## What is Timetable Tamer?

**Never lose track of lesson time again.**

Timetable Tamer is a completely free lesson timer and school timetable app for teachers, with live countdowns on your Apple Watch, iPhone, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.

Ever become so engrossed in teaching that the bell catches you by surprise? Timetable Tamer keeps you one step ahead. Colour-changing countdown rings show how much lesson time is left, while a discreet tap on your wrist reminds you when it's time to wrap up.

No clock-watching. No interruptions. Just more time to focus on teaching.

**YOUR NEXT BELL, AT A GLANCE**
- See your lesson countdown on your Apple Watch, iPhone or Lock Screen.
- Colour-changing rings make it easy to see how much time is left, even from across the classroom.
- Get gentle wrist-tap warnings before a lesson ends.
- Keep track of your school day with visual progress indicators.
- Live Activities in the Dynamic Island and on your Lock Screen automatically move on to the next bell.

**MORE THAN JUST A WATCH COUNTDOWN**
Choose from a range of Apple Watch complications:
- Lesson countdown: see the time remaining and how far through the lesson you are.
- Periods today: see which lesson you're on and your progress through the school day.
- Holiday countdown: count down the weeks, then school days, until your next break.
- Exam countdown: see how many weeks remain until your class's exam.
- Lesson and day: keep an eye on the next bell and how many periods are left.

All designed to be clear at a glance, including on the Apple Watch always-on display.

**YOUR SCHOOL TIMETABLE, SORTED**
- Set up your school's bell times and day patterns.
- Supports weekly and fortnightly (Week A / Week B) timetables.
- Add class names, rooms and exam dates to your personal schedule.
- See upcoming lessons and free periods at a glance.
- Add typical UK school holidays with one tap, then adjust them to suit your school.
- Automatically pause school-day alerts during holidays.
- Fine-tune the countdown to match your school's actual bell, down to the second.

**SHARE YOUR SCHOOL TIMETABLE IN SECONDS**
Setting up a timetable shouldn't be a chore.

Share your school's bell times, day patterns and holidays with colleagues using a QR code or link. One teacher sets everything up, everyone else just scans.

Only shared timetable settings are transferred — never your classes, rooms, exam dates or personal schedule.

**SIMPLE, FREE AND PRIVATE**
- Completely free. No adverts or subscriptions.
- No accounts or sign-up.
- No tracking or personal data collection.
- Your personal timetable stays on your devices.
- Optional backup and restore using your own iCloud Drive.

**MADE BY A TEACHER, FOR TEACHERS**

Timetable Tamer started as a little project by a Computer Science teacher who kept getting carried away in lessons and losing track of time.

It's grown into a handy companion for the school day, helping teachers stay on schedule without constantly watching the clock.

Set your timetable once. Get on with teaching.

**More teaching. Less clock-watching.**

## Is Timetable Tamer safe?

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## Is Timetable Tamer legit?

Timetable Tamer: Lesson Timer has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Timetable Tamer is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-10-28

**What’s New in Version 1.2** 

**A fresh new look!**  
Colour-changing countdown rings on your iPhone and Apple Watch make it easier than ever to see how much lesson time is left at a glance.

**More useful Apple Watch complications**  
New options show your progress through the school day, count down to your next holiday or exam, and keep track of lessons remaining.

**School holidays made easy**  
Add typical UK school holidays with one tap, then adjust them to match your school.

**Even easier timetable sharing**  
QR codes now share school holidays as well as bell times. Set up once, share with colleagues in seconds!

And, as always, Timetable Tamer is completely free, with no ads or subscriptions. Just more teaching, less clock-watching.

### 1.1 — 2026-10-17

**What's New in Timetable Tamer**

**Share your bell times in seconds**
Getting colleagues set up is now a breeze! Share your school's day types and bell times using a QR code or link. They simply scan or tap to import — no need to enter everything by hand.

**A fresh new Home screen**
- Your next-bell countdown stays at the top, so it's always in view.
- Swipe between days to see what's coming up, then tap Today to jump straight back.
- Weekends and days off now get a friendly welcome instead of an empty screen.

**Running over? We'll keep counting!**
Lessons don't always finish on time! When the bell has passed, the countdown turns red and starts counting up, showing exactly how far you've overrun. It works on your iPhone, Apple Watch and watch face, and automatically switches to the next bell when it's time. You can turn this feature on or off in Settings.

**A little polish**
We've made Settings clearer and easier to navigate. Your Apple Watch now opens on today's timetable, with a simple swipe to explore other days.

**Thanks for using Timetable Tamer!** 
Built by a teacher, for teachers, and completely free.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-05

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