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Reading Timer — Fullscreen Flip Clock

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A reading timer turns "I should read more" into a daily habit: set a block, put the phone away, and read until the clock runs out. Thirty minutes a day adds up to dozens of books a year.

Preset to 30 minutes and ready on one click. The quiet flip display won't distract you from the page.

Tip: Leave your phone in another room and use this on a laptop or tablet instead — the timer removes the "just checking the time" excuse to grab your phone.

Building a daily reading block

  1. Attach it to something you already do every day — after dinner, before bed, with the first coffee. Reading habits fail on timing far more often than on willpower.
  2. Put the phone in another room and let this be your clock. "Just checking the time" is the most common way a reading block ends fifteen minutes early.
  3. Stop at the chime even when it is going well. Ending while you still want more is what makes tomorrow's block easy to start.

Thirty minutes a day is roughly a book a fortnight at an average pace — about twenty-five books a year, from a block short enough that most days can absorb it.

Frequently asked questions

How long should I read each day?

Thirty minutes a day is a great, sustainable target and enough to finish a book every couple of weeks.

Does it make noise while running?

No — it's silent until a gentle chime at the end, so it won't interrupt your reading.

Is it free?

Yes, free and signup-free.

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