Study Buddy Timer
One-tap study stopwatch that tracks daily study time and turns minutes into EXP and levels for a buddy.
Overview
Study Buddy Timer is a simple focus timer for tracking study time. Tap Start when you begin, tap Stop when you are done — no session length to configure up front. The app keeps your daily study time, session count, and running totals so you can see the hours actually add up.
What makes it different is the buddy: every minute of study earns EXP (with a small bonus for your first session of the day), leveling up a low-key companion character with short encouraging messages. It is deliberately a study stopwatch first and a character second — the timer, elapsed time, and totals stay front and center, and the buddy is light motivation rather than a game.
Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets keep your daily study time visible without opening the app, and a simple stats screen summarizes your progress. If you close the app mid-session, the running timer is restored when you come back.
Who It Is For
- Students who want to log study hours without setting up a timer each time
- Working adults studying for certifications or exams
- Readers who want to track daily reading time
- People building a study habit who respond to small progress rewards
- Anyone who finds full task managers too heavy for simple time tracking
Main Features
- One-tap Start / Stop study stopwatch — no preset session length
- Daily study time tracking with session counts and totals
- EXP and level progress: 1 minute = 1 EXP, plus a first-session-of-the-day bonus
- Buddy character with level and short encouraging messages
- Home Screen widgets showing your study progress
- Lock Screen widgets for at-a-glance study time
- Simple stats screen, with data stored on your device
How to Use
- Open Study Buddy Timer and tap Start when you begin studying.
- Study — the elapsed time is shown live, and the session survives closing the app.
- Tap Stop when you finish; the session is saved and you earn EXP.
- Check your daily study time, session count, and level progress on the stats screen.
- Add Home Screen or Lock Screen widgets so today's study time is always visible.
Pricing
Study Buddy Timer is free on the App Store. App Store pricing can change, so check the store listing for current details.
Privacy
Your study sessions and progress are stored on your device, and the app works without an account. For the authoritative summary of data practices, see the privacy label on the app's App Store page.
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FAQ
Is Study Buddy Timer free?
Yes, it is free to download on the App Store. Pricing can change, so check the store listing for current details.
Where is my study data stored?
Study data is stored on your device. See the App Store privacy label for the full summary of data practices.
Does it have widgets?
Yes, both Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, so your daily study time and progress are visible without opening the app.
How does the EXP and level system work?
Each minute of study earns 1 EXP, and your first valid session of the day earns a small bonus. EXP levels up your buddy character, and the app shows how many minutes remain until the next level.
Do I have to set a timer length before starting?
No. It works as a stopwatch: tap Start when you begin and Stop when you finish, so there is no barrier to just starting.
What happens if I close the app during a session?
The running session is restored when you reopen the app, so your elapsed time is not lost.
Is it a game?
No. It is designed as a practical study stopwatch first — the buddy character is a light motivational touch, not a full pet-raising game.