A Spell of Work

Support How can we help?

A Spell of Work is intentionally small. Most questions are answered in the FAQ below. If you don't find what you need, send a note.

i.Frequently asked

How do I start a session?

Open the app. Tap the ring. It fills over twenty-five minutes. That's the whole interaction.

Why is there no "what are you working on?" prompt?

Because writing down what you're about to do takes focus away from actually doing it. If you want a task list, use a task list app. A Spell of Work is a timer.

Can I change the 25/5 intervals?

Not in this version. 25 on / 5 off is the opinion. Other intervals may come later if enough people ask.

Does it work in the background?

Yes. Lock your phone or switch apps — the timer keeps running. The Dynamic Island and Lock Screen show the ring. A single local notification fires at completion. Tap it to open the app.

Does A Spell of Work sync across my devices?

Yes. If you're signed into iCloud on multiple Apple devices, today's count syncs automatically. Sessions started on one device show up on the others.

Why are there no graphs or weekly stats?

Because weekly stats encourage you to compete with yourself, which is a different relationship with focus than the one this app is trying to support. You did one. Or you didn't. Tomorrow is tomorrow.

Will there be streaks?

No. Streaks turn focus into a game you can lose. That's the opposite of the point.

Will there be a Watch app?

Planned for a future update. Apple Watch with Digital Crown scroll to set length and tap to start.

ii.Get in touch

Bug reports, feature requests, or questions: hello@sthreelabs.com

We try to respond within a few days. If you find a bug, please include your iPhone model and iOS version.

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