Count-Up Timer
Counts up from zero to show how long something has been going. Add an optional target to get an alert.
00:00
Optional target: leave at 0 to count up without a limit.
Count-Up Timer settings
Options
What is a count-up timer?
What is a count-up timer? A count-up timer starts at zero and shows how much time has passed. Unlike a countdown, it has no fixed end, although you can set a target so it alerts you when a certain amount of time has elapsed.
How to use the count-up timer
- Press Start to begin counting from zero.
- Optionally set a target duration in Settings for an alert.
- Pause and resume as needed; paused time is not counted.
Features
- Unlimited counting, or stop at a target
- Large, fullscreen-ready digits
- Timestamp-based accuracy
Good for
- Timing how long a task really takes
- Tracking reading or practice sessions
- Measuring how long a meeting ran
- Plank holds and other open-ended exercises
Frequently asked questions
Should I use this or the stopwatch?
Use the stopwatch when you need hundredths of a second and lap times. The count-up timer is simpler, with bigger digits and an optional target alert.
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- Big TimerHuge digits readable from across the room.
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