Study timerone block at a time.

A free online study timer. Set a study block, for example 50 minutes, and Tapsle beeps and counts each one, so you know how much revision is done today without watching the clock.

Free · no account · works offline

Start a study timer

Pick a study plan, or start blank.

≡50 and 10→ 4 blocks ◆Deep work→ 3 blocks ✎Exam day→ 6 blocks ▤Reading→ 5 blocks ≈Languages→ 2 blocks ✓Homework→ 4 blocks + Blank counter

Opens Tapsle with the counter ready. It saves as you tap.

What is a study timer?

A study timer splits revision into fixed blocks with short breaks between them, so you work in focused stretches instead of one long sitting. In Tapsle, the timer adds one at the end of every block and plays a sound, so the number on screen is the blocks you have finished.

Blocks of any length, 10 to 90 minutes
A sound when each block ends
A daily target, like 4 blocks
Pop out above your notes on a computer

Timer mode, in Tapsle

Any counter becomes a study timer.

Open a counter’s settings, switch Counting to Timer and set the schedule. Tapsle adds to the count on every interval, plays your sound, and stops at the target. Pause from the card whenever you need to.

Revision

2of 4

Timer · +1 every 50 min

Next in 31:05

Counting by the timer. Pause to correct.

Counter settings

CountingManualTimer

Add 1 every50 minutes

Target4

Manual counting while running

How to use Tapsle as a study timer

1
Pick a study plan50 and 10, Deep work, Exam day or Reading, or a blank counter.
2
Set the block lengthIn the counter settings choose Timer and set how often, for example add 1 every 50 minutes.
3
Study until the soundKeep your phone face down. Tapsle beeps when the block ends and adds one.
4
Stop at your targetSet a target, like 4 blocks, and the day is done when you reach it.

Study timer vs Pomodoro

Pomodoro uses 25 minute rounds with 5 minute breaks. Many students prefer longer blocks for reading or problem sets, such as 50 minutes on and 10 off. Tapsle runs either: set the interval to the block you want, and the count shows how many you have done.

A study timer for exams

In exam season, set one counter per subject and a target for each. The board shows at a glance how many blocks went to maths, history or languages, and pausing never loses a block.

Study timer or a phone timer?

A phone timer rings once. A study timer counts every block and shows how much you did.

TapslePhone timerStudy app

Counts study blocksYesNoYes

Sound when a block endsYesYesYes

Stops at a daily targetYesNoSome

One counter per subjectYesNoSome

Works without an accountYesYesRarely

CostFreeFreeOften paid

What people use a study timer for

Exam revision

Blocks per subject, counted

Homework

A block, a break, the next task

Reading

Chapters in 50 minute blocks

Language practice

Twenty minutes a day, every day

Coding practice

Deep work without clock watching

Thesis writing

Hours written, week on week

Send your study blocks to the tools you already use

Finished blocks can land in a study log, a planner or a group chat with classmates.

All integrations →

Direct

Google Sheets

A study log with every block, subject and date.

Via Zapier or Make

Notion

Blocks recorded next to your notes and plans.

Webhook

Discord

Post finished blocks to your study server.

Via Zapier or Make

Airtable

Track hours per subject across the term.

Webhook

Zapier

Connect your study blocks to thousands of other apps.

Webhook

Make

Build your own flows from any finished block.

Tapsle Plus

Study time you can look back on.

The study timer is free and stays free. Plus keeps the record across every device you study on.

$2.99a month, or $25.99 a year, over 3 months free

Get Tapsle Plus Cancel any time. Your counters stay.

60 days of history with charts

Blocks per subject, week on week.

Every device in step

Start on your laptop, finish on your phone.

Nightly backups

Your study record survives a new phone.

Coach a group

Share a counter link so a study group sees the count.

Study timer questions

How long should a study block be?

Most people settle between 25 and 50 minutes. Start with 50 minutes on and a 10 minute break, and shorten it if your focus drops before the sound.

Can I track more than one subject?

Yes. Add a counter for each subject with its own target. Free includes one running timer, so start the subject you are working on and pause the others.

Does it keep counting if I close the tab?

The count is saved as it changes. Reopen Tapsle on the same device and your blocks are there. Keep the tab open while a block runs so the sound plays.

Is Tapsle free?

Yes. Unlimited counters, targets, steps, notes, lock, focus mode, pop out and export are free, with no account. Free includes up to 5 groups and 1 counter on a timer. Tapsle Plus adds sync, backups, longer history, shared counters and integrations, for $2.99 a month or $25.99 a year.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Once Tapsle has loaded, counting keeps working with no connection, and you can install it on your phone or computer like an app. Your counts are saved on your device as you go.

Can I export my counters?

Yes, free. Export saves every counter to one file, and Import brings them back on any device. Your counts belong to you.

Can I keep the timer on screen while I study?

Yes, on Chrome and Edge on a computer. Choose Pop out and the study timer floats above your notes or slides, with pause inside it. Phones and Safari do not support this, so the button only appears where it works.

Is my data private?

Yes. Your counters stay on your device. There is no account, and nothing is sent to us unless you turn on sync with Tapsle Plus.

What is the difference between Free and Plus?

Free is the counter: unlimited counters, up to 5 groups, 1 timer counter, targets, offline use, export and 7 days of history. Plus is memory: sync across up to 5 devices, nightly backups, 60 days of history with charts, shared counter links, unlimited groups and timers, and integrations. Cancelling Plus never removes a counter.

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