NOVA: Timer
Robert Dowling Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touch
NOVA: Timer is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Robert Dowling. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated September 26, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 70 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 26
- 2026 · v1.13
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About NOVA: Timer
NOVA: Timer Beautifully simple. Effortlessly precise. Designed from the ground up to eliminate distraction, NOVA redefines how you interact with time. Wrapped in a subtle space-inspired aesthetic and built as a screen-on experience, it transforms your device into an ambient, visually captivating timepiece that looks striking on any desk or stand. Minimal by design No complicated menus. No unnecessary clutter. Absolutely no ads. Just a clean, celestial interface that serves as a visual anchor while you work, study, or relax. Crafted for complete control - Tutorial: Learn how to use the buttons with the simple app tutorial on launch. - Multi gesture start button: Tap start, tap pause, tap resume, swipe right over the button to reveal stop, then tap to stop. - Custom Presets: Tap a preset for instant focus, or long-press to easily create your own. - Custom clock: Choose from Classic or Glass and choose your colour, or simply match wallpaper. - Orbit Intervals: Track orbits clearly displayed as numbers directly underneath the timer. - Collections: Pick from a selection of images as your background - Add your photo: Use your own image as a background - Remembers Your Setup: Automatically saves all your chosen preferences so NOVA is always ready when you are. - Countdown and Stopwatch: Choose which way you want your. timer to work. Tailor your environment Toggle features on or off with a single tap to fit your exact flow, or long press for more detailed precise options. - Noise: Custom audio alerts and notifications. - Orbit: Interval tracking indicators. - Vibrate: Tactile haptic feedback. - Animate: Fluid visual movement, sound effects, and celebratory confetti - or switch them off for total static minimalism. Key Features: - Ambient Space Design: Built to remain on screen as a stunning, functional timepiece. - Volume: Lowers the volume of background audio so you can hear the countdown and success prompts - Zero Distractions: No ads, no popups, and no tracking clutter. Just a beautiful experience. - Customise: Make it your NOVA Time, elevated. Experience NOVA today.
What’s new
Version 1.13 · Updated September 26, 2026
Added: Users can experience Nova+ and all its features free for 24 hours. When the trial ends, you can choose to continue with the limited free version or unlock Nova+ for a one-time payment of 99p. No subscriptions. No ads. The choice is yours.
App privacy
The developer, Robert Dowling, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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