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Visual Task Timer

Visual Task Timer

For speakers and teachers

857 ratings
29 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 18, 2015
  • September 25, 2020

Developer

Erik Heitfield
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About

This app provides a clear, high-contrast countdown timer designed for public speaking, teaching, and testing. It offers visual cues for time remaining, low-time warnings, and an overtime display, ensuring users stay on schedule without distraction. Features like Siri shortcuts and home screen widgets enhance usability.

✓High-contrast, readable display
✓Low-time warning alert
✓Disable device lock screen
✓Overtime clock display
✓Siri shortcuts integration
✓Home screen widgets
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Visual Task Timer. Based on 857 reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 👍Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀Helpful for keeping meetings on time
  • 🔒Useful for sensitive kids
  • 👍Elegant and clean design

Negative things

  • ⏱️Limited time duration (max 23 minutes)
  • 🔊Lack of customizable sounds/vibrations
  • 🔢Clunky time entry interface
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What's New in Visual Task Timer

2.5.0

September 25, 2020

Thank you to everyone who has supported development of Visual Task Timer by contributing to the tip jar, writing App Store reviews, and sending feedback. Version 2.5.0 is fully updated for iOS 14 including support for widgets! Add a Visual Task Timer widget to see your countdown time from your home screen.

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User reviews

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Limited

This is exactly what I was looking for. Except there is a big problem. Can’t go more than 23 minutes
PkministryPkministry

It saved our meeting!

I recently attended a scientific meeting in which many speakers were speaking too long, leaving too little time for questions despite the moderators standing up as a 5-minute warning. I found this timer before the final session, which I moderated. I didn’t know how many speakers would use it, but most did, leading several attendees to comment on the speakers’ improved performance. It was all thanks to you!
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Kitt8888Kitt8888

Just needs one thing

Love this app but wish there were an option to see the actual time of day in addition to the countdown.
jwilsontexasjwilsontexas

School

Great for kids!
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This is a good time for us but I’m going to be able to be a

Good time for a quick trip to the airport and to the beach Isaac a good boy and Ian the bad boy
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes when playing sounds

Bug

Icon in 'recently used' bar doesn't open app

Bug

Volume tied to ringer instead of system volume

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Option to display actual time of day

Feature

Ability to set timers under 1 minute

Feature

Multiple low-time warning options

Feature

User-selectable sounds

Feature

FAQ

What is Visual Task Timer?

Visual Task Timer is a countdown timer application specifically designed for public speakers, teachers, and students. It focuses on providing a clear, easy-to-read display of remaining time to help users stay on schedule during presentations, exams, or other timed tasks.

What are the key features of Visual Task Timer?

Key features include an elegant, high-contrast display for readability from a distance, a low-time warning to signal when to wrap up, an option to disable the device's lock screen, an overtime clock display, Siri shortcuts for easy control, and home screen widgets for quick access.

Is Visual Task Timer free to use?

Yes, Visual Task Timer is a free application. The provided information indicates it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free user experience.

What devices is Visual Task Timer compatible with?

Visual Task Timer works great on all sizes of iPhones and iPads. It is fully updated for iOS 14 and supports both dark and light color themes for user preference.

How can teachers and speakers use this app?

Teachers can use it to administer tests, displaying the remaining time for students. Public speakers and presenters can use it to manage their talk duration, ensuring they stay within their allotted time without needing to constantly check a watch or wall clock.