Productivity Challenge Timer Reviews

by Sintasvel

I don’t see where the restore button is. I have been trying to restore my back up for over an hour. The file is downloaded but the option to open it with ProductivityChallengeTimer doesn’t show up. There is no restore button in Backup nor anywhere else that I have looked. I have the upgraded version and still no option.

by Paleo-ck

ProductivityChallengeTimer is great all around but my favorite part is being able to see and track how much time I spend on my various projects! It’s both enlightening and helpful.

EDIT: while I love ProductivityChallengeTimer, I have now twice put it into casual mode (for holidays, etc) and each time is has reset itself and subsequently I have lost all my rankings! It’s so frustrating that I have stopped using all together

by VickyRRSS

Not only does ProductivityChallengeTimer allow you to use the pomodoro technique to get started on a task, it also allows you to log time to a particular task. You are able to track exactly how long you spent working on a project if you are diligent at starting the timer when you work. Other features include tracking your time spent working on projects over a given period of time. You are able to see stats regarding productivity, habits, efficiency, among other factors over any given period of time. I highly recommend ProductivityChallengeTimer for folks who are serious about their work and have been personally using ProductivityChallengeTimer for over 7 yrs!

by Buddie And Holly

My first use of ProductivityChallengeTimer motivated me to get through a 3 month stack of mail. In 25 minutes I had processed the whole stack and reduced the large pile to 9 tasks. I amaze myself at what I can get done.

I now use ProductivityChallengeTimer while I work through my Todoist task list and while I practice my saxophone. I turn off the ticking sound while I practice but keep it on to drive me while I work my tasks.

by MisaTange

Used a lot of pomodoro apps and this one takes the cake. Hilariously dry sense of humor with level up system (that makes me curious what the next rank is), complete with an app that beeps at you if you leave it alone without starting a work session and the tick-tocks of the work session timer.

by Shanks276

With ProductivityChallengeTimer it is very easy to get out of the habit of procrastination. It utilizes the gamification of productivity. It feels like you are playing a video game but getting tasks done that matter. Can almost guarantee that if you stick with ProductivityChallengeTimer for more than 7 days you will see results

by Gary Couturie

ProductivityChallengeTimer has really managed to improve my productivity on so many levels. It's work in a similar manner to other customizable pomodoro-type apps, but the stat tracking and product management is really where it shines. If you're into productivity, this is a must have.

EDIT: It’s been a couple years since I wrote this review, and I wanted to provide an update. I find myself coming back to ProductivityChallengeTimer time and time again whenever I’m in real need of a productivity boost. If you’re on the fence or are looking for a solid work tracking app, just download this one and don’t look back.

by Chickpinit

I started using ProductivityChallengeTimer because I felt I was wasting too much of my day on pointless activities that are not moving me closer to my goals. ProductivityChallengeTimer will give you that extra kick in the pants you need to get stuff done.

It's especially fun of you have a friend download it and compare ranks to one another. (You will have to do that yourself. There is no comparison/leaderboard in ProductivityChallengeTimer .)

I had trouble upgrading to pro (through a fault of my own, not ProductivityChallengeTimer 's) and support emailed me back quickly. The problem was resolved.

I highly recommend ProductivityChallengeTimer to anyone who is serious about getting work done.

by Brikolore

This is the single best pomodoro app I have worked with in my life, and I have gone through many. I even got the pro version for the extra stats, and I never do that. It practically guilts you into working harder and going faster. It’s absolutely hilarious. Having a laugh in the middle of some serious work is LIFE-Giving, I kid you not. Let’s support this life-saver. He deserves. Lol!

by Digitalcorn

I love ProductivityChallengeTimer been using for 2+ years and I have a substantial amount of stats and info helping stay motivated and focused. It’s simple clean and to the point, none of the fluff from other timers.

Also every time I have a problem with ProductivityChallengeTimer I email the developer and he responds with 24hrs fixing my problems.

Great developer, great app. This is the only app I cannot live without!

by I Am Not James Iha

Only four days in but I’m going to go ahead and call it a game-changer, possibly even life-changer. In that time I’ve worked on my projects for 26 hours flat (I know because it tells me—another of ProductivityChallengeTimer ’s myriad benefits). Went and bought the pro version. Recommended.

Also, it’s very funny.

by Tengsei

We all know how hard it is to be consistent with your work habits - ProductivityChallengeTimer honest to God gave me so much initiative and drive to hit a certain quota, then keep on going. Makes work feel much more rewarding!

If there's anything I would want to see, it'd probably be a way to look at the time worked for each individual day along with the averages.

by Littlemoomom

I’ve needed some accountability to get my stuff done. As a homemaker some days it’s hard to get started, but I played with the free version of ProductivityChallengeTimer over the weekend and it’s helping. I decided to go ahead and pay for the full version so I can have many more projects and change mid work session which project I’m working on. The no more ads is an added bonus!! Can’t wait to make this coming week the most productive yet!!

by Arller2828

I love ProductivityChallengeTimer! First off, I LOVE the artwork! It is so perfectly thematic. The way color (red, white) is used to add emphasis and contrast is just eye candy for me. The design and layout is also really great. It is simple, intuitive, and has an amazing rotation animation when I flip my phone sideways. As many other reviewers have mentioned, the humor conveyed from ProductivityChallengeTimer ’s “consciousness” (took me way to long to figure that out) is definitely noteworthy. Anyways, ProductivityChallengeTimer has a free version which is perfect for trying it out. The pro version isn’t required if you don’t use ProductivityChallengeTimer much.

Also, being able to see the statistics is invaluable!

TL;DR
The artwork is amazing. The humor is amazing. The design and layout is amazing. The free version is amazing. The pro version is amazing. Highly recommended.

by Baco_baconfitness

Super useful for me as someone who requires pomodoro techniques to study and also someone who is really fond of tracking my progress / personal development. I love looking back and visually seeing my changing and hopefully improving habits. :)

Only thing I would change would be a setting toggle to input stats from previous days or earlier times.

In school, sometimes I am with a study group or some other activity involving studying, or get focused and forget to turn it on - and it would be awesome to continue tracking. Obviously, that’s not the point of ProductivityChallengeTimer, but if there was a mode for those wishing to do this I would be totally on board and even pay extra for it, that’s how great ProductivityChallengeTimer is.

I don’t usually write reviews but I hope this is helpful.

by Reviewer1392

Some how strikes the perfect balance between utility and simplicity. It features Pomodoro, project tracking, metrics, and data backup. Has a clean interface with a powerful feature set. The pro version is well worth it and a flat one time fee.

I’ve tried 10+ different apps to for this category. And this is the one that I’ve found to be perfect. Doesn’t get in your way and require a large learning curve. Just download and start working.

by Kurt4i

User interface feels fun, kind of gamified but in a professional way, not cheesy. Statistics are valueable and relevant. Better than any Pomodoro timer and I've seen alot.

1 Year Update: have been using this for about a year now. ProductivityChallengeTimer is awesome. If you are looking for something that pushes you... this is ProductivityChallengeTimer . Nothing else like it out there. It’s helped me stay focused on projects that normally derail you. Keeps you on track.. laser focused. Am using it to help me build an International NonProfit and launch a copywriting business

by Limeshark47

ProductivityChallengeTimer works. I was a chronic procrastinator and not-doer. Now I am a chronic work-aholic and go-getter. I got more done in four months with ProductivityChallengeTimer than I had in the previous two years, just looking to ‘gain a stupid rank’ and not get ‘demoted.’
I’m on my second run with ProductivityChallengeTimer , this time focusing on one project only and making sure I give it my all. I’m finding ProductivityChallengeTimer is also great for tracking time spent on elements of a project, even though it’s just designed to make you work (which is does extremely well!).
Thank you, and please add Apple Watch support to be able to select and start a project from there, not just from the phone.

by Danmirage

I love ProductivityChallengeTimer. I have been using ProductivityChallengeTimer about 3 weeks. So far it has helped through prompting to keep me moving on to the next part of a project, next project, next action or just get back to productive work. I work on multiple projects. I paid to be able to set up unlimited Projects. I also set appropriate blocks of time for uninterrupted work plus the work intervals for breaks. I can go back to any month, week, day and check the time spent on all projects. WOULD LOVE to be able to add pithy notes to work intervals for later review.. realize this might be a pain for the developer and therefor disregarded with the empty vodka bottles.

by Mightea_Llama

ProductivityChallengeTimer can help build good habits. To use it successfully, I had to turn off nagging. It was funny initially but started to defeat its purpose by decreasing motivation. Might try that feature again sometime because it was interesting and initially effective. However, it can lead to burnout.

The stats are a wonderful feature. They’re great for analyzing how you allocate time at work and making changes accordingly.