Help & Support
Using Timers
- How do I create a timer?
- Tap the button to choose a style and create a new timer.
- How do I rename a timer?
- Tap.
- How do I set a custom alert sound?
- Open the timer and then tap the sound/alarm button. Choose sounds for when the timer starts, ends, or each minute.
- What timer styles are available?
- Time’s Up! includes 7 styles:
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- Reveal — a photo is gradually uncovered as time runs out.
- Pixelate — a photo becomes clearer and sharper as the timer approaches zero.
- Puzzle — a photo is broken into jigsaw pieces that fall into place as time progresses.
- Gradient — a color-changing style that’s great for drawing your eye.
- Clockface — a cute character who blinks, winks, and grins as your timer counts down.
- Two classic clock face styles for a more traditional look.
- How do I use a photo with my timer?
- Choose Reveal, Pixelate, or Puzzle, then tap Appearance to choose a photo from the list, from your Photo Library, or to paste a photo.
Kids & Guided Access
- What is Guided Access?
- Guided Access is an Apple feature that locks your iPhone or iPad to a single app. While active, your child cannot switch to another app, press the Home button, or change the timer. To enable it:
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- Go to Settings → Accessibility → Guided Access and turn it on.
- Set a passcode in the Guided Access settings.
- Open Time’s Up! and triple-click the side button (or Home button) to start a Guided Access session. You can also add Guided Access to Control Center.
- How do I stop a Guided Access session?
- Triple-click the side button (or Home button) and enter your Guided Access passcode. Then tap End in the top-left corner.
iCloud Sync
- How do I sync timers to another device?
- Sync is automatic as long as you are signed in to the same Apple ID on all your devices.
- My timers aren't syncing. What should I do?
- Check that iCloud is enabled for the app: go to Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud and make sure Time’s Up! is toggled on. Also check that you have available iCloud storage.
Apple TV & AirPlay
- How do I show a timer on my TV?
- While a timer is running, tap the AirPlay button in Control Center and select your Apple TV. The timer will appear full-screen on your TV.
- Is there a native Apple TV app?
- Yes. Time’s Up! is available on the tvOS App Store so you can use it directly on Apple TV without AirPlay.
Mac How-To
- How do I use Time’s Up! on my Mac?
- Download Time’s Up! from the Mac App Store. Your saved timers will sync from iPhone and iPad automatically via iCloud.
- How do I add a timer:
- Click the button, or select File → New Timer.
- How do I keep the timer window on top?
- Select View → Float Window to keep the timer visible above all other apps, or use the Pop-Out Timer to create a small floating window.
- How do I delete a timer:
- Control-click it and select Delete from the menu, or select File → Delete.
Pricing & Purchases
- What is free vs. the one-time purchase?
- Time’s Up! is free to download. The free version lets you try the app with a limited number of saved timers. The one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited timers permanently (no subscription required).
- Is there educational or volume-purchase program pricing?
- Yes. Time’s Up! VPP is available on the App Store for schools and education customers purchasing via Apple School Manager.
Other Questions
- Does Time’s Up! have ads?
- No. Time’s Up! has no ads and no data trackers of any kind. The developer believes your data belongs to you.
- Does Time’s Up! work with Apple Shortcuts?
- Yes. Time’s Up! supports Apple Shortcuts, so you can start timers via Siri or automate them in Shortcuts workflows.
- What do I do if I find a bug or my question isn't answered here?
- Please contact me using one of the methods linked above.