Flip Timer: offscreen focus
Not on the App Store since 2026-11-06. It stays in its lists at F tier, below every app still on sale, and gets its tier back automatically if the app returns.
What is Flip Timer?
A focus timer that starts when you place your phone face down.
Flip Timer uses the phone's proximity sensor to start a timer when the phone is placed face down. It can reset the timer if the phone is flipped back while strict mode is enabled, and includes a flashlight feature to signal when time is up.
Pricing. Flip Timer is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Timing a focused work session
- Setting a timer for a rest break
- Using a timer in a quiet environment
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Why this app is in F tier
F tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Flip Timer scores 36 out of 100: rating 100, rating count 45, App Store search rank 0, update recency 0. The four parts are averaged and F tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Flip Timer utilizes your phone's proximity sensor to help you stay focused on your work. It activates when your phone is placed face down on a table, eliminating distractions from notifications or tempting apps, allowing you to concentrate fully on your current task. Once the time is up, the timer will ring to remind you to take a break or transition to your next task. - If strict mode is enabled, the timer will reset if you flip your phone back before the time is up. Discipline is key! - Flashlight feature helps you notice when the timer ends, especially useful in quiet environments. - Customizable timer length: use it for work or rest.
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Questions about Flip Timer
How does the timer start?
It activates when you place your phone face down on a table.
Can the timer reset if I pick up or flip my phone?
If strict mode is enabled, the timer resets if you flip your phone back before time is up.
Can I customize the timer length?
Yes. The timer length is customizable, but does not give specific limits.
Is Flip Timer free?
Yes. Flip Timer is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flip Timer right for me?
Flip Timer is built for timing a focused work session, setting a timer for a rest break, using a timer in a quiet environment. It sits in the focus management list on AppTierList.
Is Flip Timer worth it?
Flip Timer is F tier, ranked #43 of 40 focus management apps with a score of 36 out of 100, from a 5.0 App Store rating across 3 ratings. 42 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Flip Timer compare to Focus Timer: Stay Focused?
Flip Timer is F tier at 36; Focus Timer: Stay Focused is F tier at 30. Flip Timer ranks higher. Flip Timer is free, with no in-app purchases, Focus Timer: Stay Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Flip Timer updated?
Flip Timer was last updated over a year ago, on 2024-04-15, which holds its tier down.
Alternatives
Top rated in Focus Management
Categories
All the facts
Ranking
- Lists
- Focus Management (F tier, #43) · Focus Timer (F tier, #150) · Focus (F tier, #166)
- Tier
- F (Avoid)
- Score
- 36 / 100
- Rank in list
- #43 of 42
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 5.0 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 3
App
- Price
- Free download
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Current version
- (943 days ago)
- Size
- 4 MB
- Requires
- iOS 16.1 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking