# How Long

> No BS countdown timer—just simple, beautiful, and gets the job done.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pbsteeledev.howlong](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pbsteeledev.howlong)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pbsteeledev.howlong`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PBSteele Dev
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 60
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-15
- **First published:** 2025-11-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 2.57 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pbsteeledev.howlong)
- **Website:** [https://pbsteele.dev](https://pbsteele.dev/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pbsteele.dev/privacy/](https://pbsteele.dev/privacy/)

## Description

Tired of apps that try to do everything (and end up doing nothing well)?  <br>How Long is a no-nonsense countdown timer app that does one thing—and does it beautifully.<br><br>- 🚀 Set up timers in seconds—no clutter, no confusion.<br>- 🎨 Clean, modern design that’s easy on the eyes.<br>- 🔔 Get notified exactly when you need it, even if the app is closed.<br>- 🧹 No ads, no distractions, no unnecessary features.<br>- 🕒 Perfect for birthdays, appointments, pizza in the oven, or anything you’re counting down to!<br><br>Stop fussing with bloated apps.  <br>How Long is the timer app you’ve always wanted: simple, reliable, and just works.

## Rankings

- #2,211,574 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.pbsteeledev.howlong.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pbsteeledev.howlong)