App Profile: Silo - focus and study timer
Android / Games / Puzzles
silo - focus and study timer
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Rating:
4.00
Total Reviews:
18
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US, JP, GB
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Reviews: What People Think About silo - focus and study timer
Guitarmaster13
Rating: 3/5
*update*
Thank you dev for responding. I have raised the my rating from my original 1-star because I believe it is something with Apples software that is causing the bug. The symptom I have originally described has happened with other apps as well, not just yours.
Basically the only fix is uninstalling and reinstalling again... unfortunately it just stops working randomly and the only fix is uninstalling and reinstalling again which is a real hassle. Again this is happening with a lot of timer apps including fitness timers on my watch not just yours. The fix is always uninstall and reinstall.
My next step in trouble shooting is completely resetting my watch and downloading everything again.
*Original review*
I am getting neither a notification nor haptic feedback after the end of work or break times on my Apple Watch series 1 with IP7+.
I used to get both haptic feedback and notification every time. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling yet this didn't work.
L. Swift
Rating: 5/5
The most recent update did the trick--I haven't had a problem of any sort. Kudos to the developer for being so responsive and quick to find a fix.
I use this app everyday. It's simple and impossible to get distracted by (with the update), which is ideal if you're easily side-tracked like me. It's also way more customizable than some of the other apps I looked at.
I'm going to leave my original review to draw attention to the developer's attentiveness. Increased from 4 stars to 5.
**Original**
This is a simple and effective app that does what I want it to.
Most of the time.
The most recent update has fixed the crazy end-of-cycle bug that previous reviews mentioned for about 50% of the time. Completing a cycle now induces the equal parts of panic and adrenaline of a game of roulette--rather than the previous sense of impending doom. It's not a totally catastrophic bug anymore, just quite annoying.
It seems, however, that the most recent update wrecked havoc on the haptic feedback tap marking each focus/break transition. It's the primary reason I chose this time tracker over others. My hope is that the developer, who seems fairly responsive to reviews, can rectify the haptic bug quickly.
Bearing in mind the unfortunate haptic hiccup of the most recent update (and the moderate success of the other bug's fix), I nevertheless recommend this app to folks looking for an efficient, customizable tool for time management.
disgruntled123
Rating: 1/5
Despite removing and reinstalling the app , this app is buggy and inconsistent. Some days it works, others it doesn’t.
At the start of most days, before I’ve even used the app, the Apple Watch version claims I’ve already done 1.5 hours of work which a obviously untrue. I don’t care about tracking daily totals so this isn’t a big deal but this is probably frustrating to those who do use such a feature.
The various Apple Watch complications often don’t refresh the time remaining in a session which defeats the point of raising the watch to monitor the time remaining. These should update instantly, like any other complication.
Often the Apple Watch doesn’t vibrate when it’s supposed to despite having “prominent haptic feedback” enabled and the vibration pattern often isn’t very strong anyways. A suggestion for a future update might be to allow configuration of different vibration patterns as the same vibration patterns as every other Watch app are easy to ignore. Perhaps even differentiate between working sessions and break sessions? I use “silent mode” and “do not disturb” on my iPhone when working however the Apple Watch should still vibrate unless in theatre mode.
About silo - focus and study timer
Pomodoro-style focus timer made for the Apple Watch.
With distractions all around the hardest part is getting started. With Silo Focus, a tap on the wrist reminds you to focus and take breaks. Silo on the Apple Watch lets you work in quiet spaces (library or office) without disturbing those around you.
Focus-Break (pomodoro) method: 25 minutes of focus with 5-minute breaks in between. Studies show that taking breaks between periods of uninterrupted focus is a healthy way to boost productivity. Having this super power right on your wrist, makes it even better.
How it works (phone or watch)
1. List your top tasks of the day
2. Pull up your Apple Watch (or iPhone), and hit FOCUS
3. A tap on the wrist tells you when to take a break and back to focus
4. Rinse and repeat
FEATURES
- #1 focus timer on Apple Watch
- Haptic feedback for discreet focus
- Auto-pause between each focus-break
- Adjust timer intervals right from your watch
- Distraction-free mode in airplane mode
- Pause and resume a session
UPGRADE TO SILO PRO (one-time purchase)
- All new watch Complications
- Plan your day using To Do’s and reminders
- Add #tasks to your focus session
- Mark tasks as Done
- Save timer intervals as a presets using #tasks
- Track daily and weekly focus time with Stats
- Stats and #tasks are backed up to iCloud
- Dark Mode
"To add something to your daily life without too much intrusion or making it complicated, that's what the watch is all about, and I think this app does a great job of that”
—Apple WatchCast Podcast
For questions or feedback, please reach out at [email protected]
https://silofocus.com/terms
https://silofocus.com/privacy
With distractions all around the hardest part is getting started. With Silo Focus, a tap on the wrist reminds you to focus and take breaks. Silo on the Apple Watch lets you work in quiet spaces (library or office) without disturbing those around you.
Focus-Break (pomodoro) method: 25 minutes of focus with 5-minute breaks in between. Studies show that taking breaks between periods of uninterrupted focus is a healthy way to boost productivity. Having this super power right on your wrist, makes it even better.
How it works (phone or watch)
1. List your top tasks of the day
2. Pull up your Apple Watch (or iPhone), and hit FOCUS
3. A tap on the wrist tells you when to take a break and back to focus
4. Rinse and repeat
FEATURES
- #1 focus timer on Apple Watch
- Haptic feedback for discreet focus
- Auto-pause between each focus-break
- Adjust timer intervals right from your watch
- Distraction-free mode in airplane mode
- Pause and resume a session
UPGRADE TO SILO PRO (one-time purchase)
- All new watch Complications
- Plan your day using To Do’s and reminders
- Add #tasks to your focus session
- Mark tasks as Done
- Save timer intervals as a presets using #tasks
- Track daily and weekly focus time with Stats
- Stats and #tasks are backed up to iCloud
- Dark Mode
"To add something to your daily life without too much intrusion or making it complicated, that's what the watch is all about, and I think this app does a great job of that”
—Apple WatchCast Podcast
For questions or feedback, please reach out at [email protected]
https://silofocus.com/terms
https://silofocus.com/privacy
File size: 18440192
Launched countries: USAUCACNFRDEGBITJPKRRUDZAOARATAZBBBYBEBMBRBGCLCOCRHRCZDKDOECEGSVFIGHGRGTHKHUINIDIEILKZKEKWLBLTLUMOMGMYMXNLNZNGNOOMPKPAPEPHPLPTQAROSASGSKSIZAESLKSECHTWTHTNTRUAAEUYUZVEVNBOEELVNIPYKHMZYEBHCYMT
Minimum OS version: 13.0
Release Date: 1458367806000
Published by Omar Hijaz
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