5 Seconds Rule Timer
Max Apps Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touch
5 Seconds Rule Timer is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Max Apps. Requires iOS 18.0. Updated March 26, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 11 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Mar 26
- 2026 · v1.1
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About 5 Seconds Rule Timer
STOP OVERTHINKING. START DOING. Inspired by Mel Robbins' bestselling 5 Second Rule — the technique used by millions to crush procrastination and take action instantly. When doubt creeps in, open the app and count down: 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... GO! Then move. Before your brain talks you out of it. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LAUNCH IN AN INSTANT - "Hey Siri, five four three two one" — voice-activated countdown - Double-tap the back of your phone (Back Tap) - One tap from your Home Screen widget - Assign to your Action Button - Zero friction. Pure momentum. BACKED BY NEUROSCIENCE Counting backward interrupts your brain's habit loops and activates the prefrontal cortex — the area responsible for deliberate action. The countdown creates a window of initiative before anxiety wins. This is the same technique Mel Robbins used to transform her life and that millions now use daily — from getting out of bed to speaking up in meetings to finally starting that workout. TRACK EVERY WIN - Daily countdown count and weekly trends - Build streaks to stay consistent day after day - Track your action rate — how often you follow through - Earn 20+ collectible achievements across 4 categories - Review your full countdown history on a beautiful calendar DESIGNED TO BECOME A HABIT - Immersive 5-4-3-2-1 countdown with haptic feedback - Siri voice command for hands-free activation - Home Screen widget for one-tap access - Back Tap and Action Button integration - iOS Shortcuts for custom automations - Daily streak tracking and personal records - Motivational reminders to keep your momentum - Full accessibility: VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion PREMIUM — UNLOCK EVERYTHING - Unlimited daily countdowns (free: 1 per day) - Widget, Siri, Back Tap, and Action Button access - Full stats: action rate, personal records, weekly and monthly trends - All 20+ achievements - Complete countdown history - 7-day free trial — cancel anytime - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You've read the book. You've watched the TED Talk. Now put the 5 Second Rule in your pocket and use it when it matters most. Your next 5 seconds could change everything. 5-4-3-2-1-GO! This app offers auto-renewable subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA) apply: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What’s new
Version 1.1 · Updated March 26, 2026
- Performance improvements and bug fixes - Enhanced stability across all features - Under-the-hood optimizations for a smoother countdown experience
App privacy
The developer, Max Apps, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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