A timer with intermediate notifications
About this app
This is a handy timer that lets you set notifications ("breaks") during the timer's duration.
Imagine this scenario: You have 45 minutes for a walk and should return halfway through. So, set the timer duration to 45 minutes, define a break at the halfway point, and start the timer. You will now receive a notification (audio, vibration, device notification) once the halfway point is reached, AND, of course, when the entire time has elapsed.
Other scenarios include notifications every 15 minutes to keep track of the elapsed and remaining time. Or to receive notifications shortly before the timer expires.
The notifications are coded as audio signals and/or vibrations so you can recognize the breaks without having to look at the display. The pattern is very simple: A short beep means "1," a long beep means "5." "Beeeeep beep," for example, means "6." All signals begin with a short "bep-bep" sequence to attract your attention.
Thanks to the audio and vibration patterns, you'll be notified of the timer's progress without having to take your smartphone out of your pocket. This is especially convenient during workouts or other outdoor activities.
Features: - Up to 20 notifications ("breaks") during a timer run - Audible and haptic feedback - Intuitive patterns to indicate the current reached break - Two different timer modes, "Timer" and "Clock" - Various predefined "break" presets - Save your own presets - Various color and audio schemes
For more information see bdt.jepfa.de
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Licensed under MIT, by Jens Pfahl.
What's New in v1.5.0
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- * Emit audio signals even when in Do Not Disturb mode, with opt-out (#20)
- * Add option to mute audio signals if device is also muted
- * Small UI adjustments for larger screens
- * Add Chinese language
Version history
Mar 12, 2026 · 54.4 MB · Android API 24–36 · code 10500
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- * Emit audio signals even when in Do Not Disturb mode, with opt-out (#20)
- * Add option to mute audio signals if device is also muted
- * Small UI adjustments for larger screens
- * Add Chinese language
SHA-256 b4d341ab8ebe26d8d2757c218ca9fbebf9f205feffb3be8dc5030fdb4146489a
Jan 18, 2026 · 54.4 MB · Android API 24–36 · code 10401
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- * Default language should be English if no supported language found on host system (#25)
SHA-256 962a3a05824f2531714ba6c91758973f5863e15bca477c6e6e76c350c6fcf43f
Jan 7, 2026 · 54.4 MB · Android API 24–36 · code 10400
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- * Add tool to split breaks equally by given amount (#15)
- * Support dynamic system colors as Color Scheme (if supported by the OS) (#7)
- * Show indicator arrows when timer is running on time values (can be disabled) (#12)
- * German translation (more to come)
- * Smaller bug fixes
- * Upgrade to Android 16
SHA-256 33d88e88cb64d8bbb547b22eb68aca95a3f050931f1df5978b719f769e9a2c16
Will it run on your device?
92%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
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