Pokus vs Cycle Reminder

Pokus is the interval timer that keeps reminding you until you actually take your break. Set your focus and rest cycles, and Pokus will persistently alert you when it's time to stop — no more pushing through when you should rest. Dismiss a notification? Another one comes. Still going? It keeps reminding you. Pokus stays on your lock screen and Dynamic Island so you can't pretend you didn't see it. PERSISTENT REMINDERS THAT WORK - Alerts repeat until you respond — not just once - Live Activity on your lock screen — always visible - Dynamic Island shows time remaining - Can't dismiss, can't ignore, can't forget ACTIVITY PACING & ENERGY MANAGEMENT - Structure activity and rest to stay within your energy envelope - Prevent post-exertional malaise with timed rest periods - Ideal for ME/CFS, Long COVID, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain - Gentle but persistent — no more boom and bust cycles SCREEN BREAKS & EYE CARE - 20-20-20 rule for eye strain prevention - Ergonomic break reminders for desk workers - Microbreak intervals for long screen sessions BUILT FOR TIME BLINDNESS - Nagging reminders you genuinely cannot ignore - Simple interface — no complex planning, just start - Visual and haptic cues that cut through hyperfocus - Brain fog friendly ALWAYS IN VIEW - Lock screen widget stays visible - Dynamic Island countdown - Apple Watch support - No need to open the app FLEXIBLE INTERVALS - Classic 25/5 or fully custom cycles - Any focus and rest duration you want - Session time limits to prevent overwork - One tap to start your break SET GOALS & STAY ON TRACK - Set weekly or monthly time targets for any timer or tag - Track minimum, maximum, or range-based goals - Get warned before starting a session that would exceed a limit - See daily progress with charts and pace indicators ORGANIZE WITH TAGS - Group timers with color-coded tags - Link goals to tags for automatic tracking across timers - Filter sessions and analytics by tag TRACK YOUR PATTERNS - Visual charts of focus vs rest time - Daily, weekly, monthly insights - See your productivity rhythms and goal progress - Filter by specific timers or tags SYNCED EVERYWHERE - iCloud sync across devices - Custom timer icons and colors - Unlimited timers and tags - Automatic session history Perfect for: - Anyone with a chronic illness who needs activity pacing - People with ADHD and time blindness - Remote workers who skip breaks - Students in long study sessions - Desk workers needing ergonomic reminders - Anyone who dismisses regular alarms Try free, then unlock unlimited with a one-time purchase.

Cycle Reminder turns every recurring task into a visual cycle you can read at a glance. Whether it's watering the plants, taking medication, doing the laundry, stretching at your desk, or reapplying sunscreen — most routines aren't a single beep on a schedule. They have a window: a stretch of time where you don't need to act yet, a stretch where you should, and a stretch where you really must. Cycle Reminder is built around that idea. HOW IT WORKS For each task you set three durations: - Rest — you don't need to think about it yet - Can-Do — a good time to take care of it - Must-Do — it's overdue, handle it now The task appears on your home screen as a smooth progress ring that fills as time passes, color-shifting from rest, to can-do, to must-do. One tap on the reset button and the cycle starts over. WHAT YOU GET - Three-stage progress gauges that make priority obvious without reading text - Local notifications and alarms when a stage ends — even when the app is closed - Pause a task when you're traveling or on a break, resume without losing position - Swipe to delete, long-press to drag and reorder - Pull down on the list to search across all your tasks - Edit any task's title and durations at any time - Everything stored locally on your device — no account, no cloud, no sync setup GREAT FOR - Household routines: watering plants, changing filters, cleaning the litter box, taking out compost - Personal care: medication, supplements, contact lenses, sunscreen, hydration - Wellness: posture breaks, eye breaks, stretching, walking the dog - Work: standups, focus blocks, recurring follow-ups - Hobbies and pets: feeding schedules, fermenting, sourdough starter, aquarium maintenance FREE WITH OPTIONAL UPGRADE Cycle Reminder is free to download and use. A small banner ad appears at the bottom to support development. If you'd rather not see ads, a one-time in-app purchase removes them permanently — no subscription, no recurring charges. PRIVACY Your tasks live only on your iPhone. We don't collect, sync, or upload them. There is no sign-in. Aside from the standard requirements of the ad SDK, no analytics or personal data leave your device. Download Cycle Reminder and replace the mental load of "when did I last do that?" with a quiet, visual answer.