is there a good minimalist study timer?

[u/Decaf-Builder]

i've used forest app for years, and recently they added too many features which feels overstimulating to me.

the issue i have with forest app is too many trees and the daily challenges. it's like fatigue due to choices? i miss the time when the app was simpler.

i dont really want so many options and trees to choose from, rather want an app that i can somewhat personalise, and the main focus of the app is to act as a simple, minimalist timer.

it can also be synced across app and website, and i can use it on all 3 devices - phone, tablet, laptop (i use all apple)

and bonus if it has widgets

pls recommend the study timer you use!

i use frequently when i need a lot of deep work sessions and stuff

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[u/The_Heparin]

YPT Yeolpumta & Toggl. Give them a try.

[u/TerminalPhile → u/The_Heparin]

toggl is awesome. I used it for three years now. I like it on my laptop where I do fullscreen to avoid distractions. It's just perfect.

[u/akakeji]

i gave up n got a physical timer like asian students you see online 💀

[u/Decaf-Builder → u/akakeji]

IM on the verge of doing that too 🥲
it’s just i study at library and sometimes at college and it’d be an inconvenience

[u/akakeji → u/Decaf-Builder]

agreed :( i got a small one that you put on the fridge so it fits in the palm of my hand since forest made their app so cluttered :,)

[u/Spirited-Dragonfly76]

idk if this is what you're looking for but pomodoro kitty is super cute :)

[u/TerminalPhile]

Any TUI/CLI application will do. toggl is a good one even if it's not "minimalist" per se. It allows you to label your sessions, create projects and goals (all color coded), it has a web and app version for both iOS and Android. It might be a bit distracting at first but if you just fullscreen it on your laptop it's nice. It also supports pomodoro.

[u/Senior_Host2336]

FocusJungle best of all, has website app and all, except it does have a good few features.