Use the focus timer
Start a focus session, see the timer follow you on every screen, and watch finished sessions become stars in your constellation.
Start a session
On the Study tab, pick a length with the duration dial, choose the course you are working on, and tap Start focus session. A focus bar appears above the tab bar on every screen with the running clock, so the session follows you through the app.
Finish
Tap the stop button on the focus bar when you are done. The session logs your focused minutes, counts toward your weekly study goal, and adds a new star to your constellation: a permanent sky where every session you have ever finished keeps shining. Longer sessions burn brighter.
Set your weekly goal and session length under Profile, in Study preferences.
On your Lock Screen
On iPhone, an active session also shows as a Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, so the clock is visible without opening the app.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I see my past focus sessions?
The constellation screen on the Study tab keeps every finished session as a star, with your total session count and hours, plus a list of recent sessions.
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