Our Journey
From screen-time struggles to meaningful change — this is how TimerX came to life.
It started during Quarantine
When lockdown hit, we quickly realized our phones had become our constant companions. Endless scrolling became the new normal—even a few minutes away from the feed felt impossible. We knew something had to change, but no existing tool spoke to why we were stuck in that loop.
We tried existing apps
From simple timers to full-blown app lockers, we tested them all—yet each one felt like a band-aid solution. They would freeze our screen or count down seconds, but offered no context about why we were really here. We craved a tool that didn’t just say “stop,” but helped us remember what to do instead.
Then came the idea
One evening we asked ourselves: what if every enforced pause reminded us of our real goals? Instead of a blank lock screen, we could surface tasks, habits, and motivational prompts. That light-bulb moment sparked the core concept behind TimerX’s unique, productivity-first approach.
Building something better
We sketched, prototyped, and iterated—combining code with user feedback at every step. Our wait-screen became a digital nudge, surfacing your tasks and habits precisely when you need it. Today, TimerX empowers you to reclaim your attention and focus on what truly matters.
And we’re just getting started
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