What is Balance Timer?
Balance Timer is a simple desktop app that helps you manage Productivity and Rest periods. When a productivity session ends, the app opens in fullscreen to remind you to take a proper break. Once the rest period is over, it invites you to get back to work.
Problem
Users manually switch between productivity and rest periods using separate timers or apps, leading to inefficient time management and inconsistent break reminders
Solution
Desktop app allowing users to automatically alternate between work and rest sessions with fullscreen reminders, ensuring disciplined time allocation (e.g., 25-minute work + 5-minute rest cycles)
Customers
Remote workers, freelancers, and students seeking structured time management without distractions
Unique Features
Forces fullscreen break reminders post-productivity sessions, auto-transitions between modes, and minimalist interface to reduce distractions
User Comments
Improves focus discipline
Simplifies Pomodoro technique adoption
Effective break enforcement
No complex setup required
Reduces procrastination
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (details unspecified), no public MRR/user metrics available
Market Size
Global productivity apps market projected to reach $58 billion by 2026 (Statista, 2023)
