Time 2
Stay focused and crush procrastination
Time 2 launched on December 7, 2017 with 271 votes, #65 of 2,482 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.
In plain words
Time 2 is an iOS app that helps users combat procrastination through timed task management. Users create tasks with estimated durations, then watch a brightly colored countdown timer as they work. The visible timer creates gentle time pressure designed to keep users focused and motivated to complete their work. The app is built for anyone struggling with procrastination who benefits from structured time blocks and visual accountability.
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From the sources
We all know and hate the guilty feeling we get when we procrastinate. With Time 2, that feeling is a thing of the past. To use the app, you add a task like "Tweak Sketch mockups, 30 minutes.” & a brightly colored timer counts down as you work. This timer helps you feel a slight twinge of pressure so you get your work done.
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