Periodic Timer vs Soundless Timer

Keep track of time without being distracted by the device! Simple and easy timer that repeats at your chosen interval. FEATURES - Vibration, if sound is off. - Works in the background. - 3 timer output modes: intervals, total time, countdown. - You can cancel or pause the timer with help of a notification. - Quick Start from icon. - Shake To Start - can be enabled in settings. - Prevent Lockscreen - another useful setting, the screen will not lock, while the timer is running. USE CASES Here is a list of known use cases based on the real feedback: Fitness and health: - Stretching - Stationary bicycle (interval training) - On a treadmill - For HIIT - Jogging - Timed medication - Boxing Cooking - While frying potatoes - Roasting steaks - Checking an over or a grill to prevent burning Learning & science - Foreign language learning - As a lab timer - Periodic data collection - Speech training - Presentation timing Other - Mindfulness - Communication - To have a sense of time flying away :) HELP Q: Why the timer doesn't work in the background? A: You should allow notifications. Q: How to turn off the sound and turn on the vibration? A: On the device, turn the Silent Mode on. (Side Switch) Q: Alert is limited for 5 seconds! A: Go to Settings app, then Periodic Timer > Notifications > Banner Style > Persistent. Q: How to switch the Timer Output Mode? A: To switch the Output Mode touch the timer display at the top of the screen. Q: What is Shake To Start for? A: Shake To Start setting allows to start/cancel the timer by shaking the device. Thus, you don't touch the screen, what can be useful while cooking, for example. In order for this mode to work, the app should be open. If you still have questions or suggestions, you can visit the support page (https://goo.gl/forms/pggVBcaBxdW85EGE3), the Facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/groups/PeriodicTimer/) or you can email me (periodictimer.sup@gmail.com). If you like the app - please, rate it!

Soundless Timer is a vibration only timer app that lets you keep track of time without making any sound. Use it when: •taking a quiet nap in a break room •in meetings or business talks •on trains or buses •in libraries or study rooms •putting a child to sleep •working in a quiet office It is perfect for situations where a loud alarm would bother other people, but you still want to manage time strictly. The app was originally created as a simple tool for comfortable power naps. Main features •Vibration only timer (no sound) •Intuitive swipe or scroll control for setting time •Clean and easy to read display of remaining time •Time can be set with one second precision •Frequently used times can be quickly recalled and reset •You can extend the remaining time even after the countdown has started •Supports many different languages Recommended use cases •When you want a solid nap in the break room but cannot let an alarm sound ring •When you want to quietly know when an online meeting should end •To avoid missing your stop on a train or bus •As a Pomodoro timer for study or deep work sessions •For managing intervals in workouts or stretching •For managing nap or bedtime for your child •When you simply want to try using the app in another language Why it is soundless Most timers and alarm apps notify you with sound that everyone around can hear. Soundless Timer is designed to use vibration only, so you can keep your phone in your pocket or on your lap and be the only one who notices when time is up. Simple by design •Menus and screen transitions are kept to a minimum so you can set a time and start the timer immediately. •Ads are placed so that they do not get in the way of operating the timer. Notes •If you want the timer to run in the background, make sure notifications are enabled for the app. •Vibration strength and patterns depend on your device settings. •Depending on settings such as Silent Mode or Do Not Disturb, vibration may not occur. Please check operation in advance before using the app in important situations.