Ember - Desktop Timer

Ember is a desktop timer, and a companion for study and work. The timer display ticks with each second, and helps you stay focused and grounded.

Ember is a quiet but powerful timer, perfect as a desktop companion when you study or work.

◎ Ticks every second

Ember’s timer has a beautifully crafted design. Every second, the timer dial ticks, quietly but with life. Its subtle motion is what makes it different — a perfect choice for those who want a body-doubling companion, including people who are neurodivergent.

◎ Customise it your way

Personalise the timer with theme colours and a countdown text font. It’s something to look at, so why not make it great?

◎ Never miss it with Alarm or notification

When the timer expires, the Alarm sounds so you won’t miss it. You can also choose to receive a notification instead. Alarm is available on iOS 26.1 and later.

◎ Shortcuts support

Start, pause, resume or reset the timer from Shortcuts. You’ll never have to touch the app or unlock your iPhone — simply ask Siri or use your iPhone’s Action Button.

You can also get the current timer status with an action in Shortcuts. This lets you build more complex workflows that suit your needs.

◎ Widgets and Standby

Pin your timer to the Home Screen to keep an eye on its status. You can also add the same widget in large print to Standby.