PagewoodA study stopwatch that still blocks distractions
Not every task fits a timer. Count-up mode lets you start now and stop when the work is done, while your tree grows the whole time and, in Strict mode, distracting apps stay closed.
Why count-up matters
Timers are great for starting, but they can also end a session at the worst moment: two problems from the end of a set, or halfway through a paragraph you finally understand. Count-up removes the finish line. You plant, you work, and you stop when you're done.
Many focus apps treat open-ended sessions as a lesser mode without protection. In Pagewood, count-up follows your focus mode: Strict count-up sessions block apps exactly like timed ones.
How it grows
| Time so far | Tree |
|---|---|
| Under 25 min | Sprout |
| 25–44 min | Sapling |
| 45–74 min | Young tree |
| 75–104 min | Grown tree |
| 105 min and more | Old-growth |
You earn 1 seed per focused minute, the same as in timed sessions. Try count-up in your browser on the free study timer.
Questions people ask
When should I use count-up instead of a timer?
Use count-up when the task, not the clock, decides when you stop: reading a chapter, finishing a problem set or writing an answer. Use a timer when you want a fixed block, like 50 minutes.
Does count-up mode block apps?
Yes. In Strict mode, count-up sessions block distracting apps on Android just like timed sessions.
How big does the tree grow in count-up?
It keeps growing as long as you keep going, up to old-growth at around two hours.
Keep reading
Focus & Study Timer: Pagewood · Android
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