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    Focus timer · 4 presets · iPhone Live Activities

    A focus timer that lives in your Dynamic Island.

    Start a session in one tap and keep it glanceable while you work. ActionList pairs a distraction-light focus timer with your tasks, so each session has a purpose — and your streaks show the progress.

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    Four session styles, one tap away

    Pomodoro for short bursts, Sprint for quick wins, Deep Work for long stretches, and Flow when you don't want a hard stop. Pick the preset that matches your energy — no fiddly setup before you can start.

    ActionList focus timer preset picker with Pomodoro, Sprint, Deep Work, and Flow sessions

    Your timer, in the Dynamic IslandPro

    On iPhone, ActionList Pro shows your running session as a Live Activity — in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen. Time stays visible at a glance, so you can put the phone down and keep working.

    ActionList dashboard in dark mode on iPhone

    Sessions tied to real work

    Start a focus session from any task, and it's logged against that task when you finish. Your day plan, your timer, and your to-do list stop being three separate apps.

    ActionList task list with priorities, due dates, and focus actions

    Momentum you can see

    Finished sessions feed your habits and goals, so showing up daily builds a visible streak. Many users find that seeing the chain makes tomorrow's session easier to start.

    ActionList habit tracker showing daily streaks

    How it works

    1

    Pick a task

    Choose what this session is for — or start a freestanding timer.

    2

    Start a preset

    Pomodoro, Sprint, Deep Work, or Flow. One tap and you're in.

    3

    Finish and log it

    The session is recorded, your task moves forward, your streak grows.

    Frequently asked questions

    Does ActionList show the focus timer in the iPhone Dynamic Island?
    Yes. With ActionList Pro on a Dynamic Island-equipped iPhone (iPhone 14 Pro and later), your running focus session appears as a Live Activity in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen, updating in real time.
    What focus session presets does ActionList have?
    Four: Pomodoro (classic work/break intervals), Sprint (short, high-intensity bursts), Deep Work (long uninterrupted stretches), and Flow (open-ended sessions without a hard stop).
    Can I start a focus session from a task?
    Yes. Any task in your list can launch a focus session, and the completed session is logged against that task — so your timer history reflects real work, not just elapsed minutes.
    Is the focus timer free?
    The focus timer and all four presets are part of the free plan. The Dynamic Island / Live Activity view is part of ActionList Pro.
    How is a focus timer different from a regular pomodoro app?
    Pomodoro is one way to structure focus — fixed work and break intervals. A focus timer app like ActionList also supports longer deep work blocks and open-ended flow sessions, and connects sessions to your tasks and habits instead of living in a separate app.

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