Candle Timer
Focus without watching the clock.
A timer without numbers
It is a real-world candle, turned into a timer. A single flame lights up a dark screen and quietly burns the time away.
There is no countdown. The candle slowly grows shorter, and that is how you feel time pass. When it burns out, the flame fades and a gentle sound and vibration let you know it is over.
“How many minutes left” is the kind of number that breaks your focus. Candle Timer keeps time at the edge of your vision, where it belongs.
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How it works
- Turn the dial to set the time Just trace the ring around the candle. The candle grows longer or shorter with the time you choose.
- Light the flame Ignite, and the setup fades away until only the candle remains. Now just watch it burn.
- When it burns out, you are done A sound and a vibration tell you the moment has come — reliably, even if the screen is off.
The idea of “approximately”
A real candle is not a precise instrument. Candle Timer has an “approximate” mode that lets the flame burn out somewhere within ±10% of the time you set.
By letting the ending stay a little uncertain, you loosen your grip on the seconds. Accepting that “roughly” is, in itself, a small act of mindfulness. And when you do need precision, you can simply turn it off.
Features
- No countdown numbers — the flame’s length tells the time
- “Approximate” mode varies the ending by ±10%
- Set the time by simply turning a dial
- A sound and vibration when the candle burns out
- Runs reliably in the background, even with the screen off
- Built-in session history and stats (day / week / month / year, free)
- All data stays on your device — no personally identifying information collected
Made for
- Meditation, yoga, and breathing sessions
- Focused study or work (Pomodoro)
- A digital detox before bed
- A bath, brewing coffee, and other quiet waits
- Kids brushing teeth — done when the flame goes out
Free & Premium
The free version gives you the full core experience — the timer and the session stats. A one-time Premium unlock (¥200) adds more and removes the ads.
- Timer up to 60 minutes
- Candle color: White
- 2 backgrounds
- Session history & stats
- A small banner ad at the bottom
- Extend up to 120 minutes
- 5 candle colors
- 6 background designs
- No ads
A one-time purchase. There is no monthly or yearly subscription — buy it once, and that is all.
FAQ
Will the ads get in the way?
The free version shows only a small banner ad at the bottom of the screen. There are no full-screen or video ads. The one-time Premium unlock removes ads entirely.
How much can I do for free?
The whole core experience — the timer, the flame visualization, and the session history and stats — is free. Premium adds longer durations, more candle colors, more backgrounds, and removes the ads.
Does the timer keep running with the screen off?
Yes. Once the candle is lit, you can turn the screen off. A sound and a vibration will reliably reach you at the set time. If you keep the app open, you can also watch the candle burn down (the screen will not auto-dim while it does).
Can I pause and resume?
No. Just as a real candle cannot be paused, once it is lit you either extinguish it or wait for it to burn out. This is intentional.
Is my data private?
Your timer settings and session records are stored only on your device and are never sent to minimalab’s servers. We do not collect personally identifying information such as your name, email, or location. See the privacy policy for details.