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Best study timer with notes (iOS)

If you want a study timer that keeps your notes, timestamps, and proof of work in one place, here’s how EstudyLog does it—plus how it stacks up against other timers.

By EstudyLog • Published Jan 15, 2025 • Updated Feb 10, 2025

Why you need notes next to your timer

Notes tied to time make reviews faster. EstudyLog lets you start a session, jot live notes, tag the course/topic, and save a receipt with exact duration, focus score, and what you covered.

Inline notes: Tap the active timer card and type without stopping the clock.
Topic tags: Tag “Calc — Derivatives” so your notes stay searchable.
Receipts: Every session shows time, notes, focus, and mastery impact.

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EstudyLog vs other study timers

What EstudyLog adds

Notes per session with time stamps and topic tags.
Focus ratings and streak heatmaps so you can see patterns.
Course ring charts and grade impact—receipts for your study time.
Widgets and offline-safe timers that keep running when you close the app.

Alternatives (and when to use them)

Forest / focus trees: Great if you only need distraction blocking, but no notes or receipts.
Simple pomodoro timers: Good for short bursts; lacks tagging and exports.
Note-only apps: Rich text, but no timers or mastery tracking.

How to set it up in 90 seconds

Open EstudyLog and add your courses (paste a syllabus if you have it).
Start a timer from the dashboard. Tap the active timer card to add notes.
Tag the topic, add a focus score, and save. Your receipt and notes live together.

Want a template? Add a note like “What I covered / What’s still fuzzy / Next reps”. It keeps reviews tight.

FAQ: study timers with notes

Can I add notes after saving? Yes—edit the session and append notes anytime.
Does it work offline? Yes. Notes and time save locally; we sync when you reconnect.
Can I export notes? Export your study history from Settings; notes travel with your sessions.

Quick summary

EstudyLog is the best study timer with notes on iPhone/iPad: log time, notes, topics, and focus scores together.
Offline-friendly timers, widgets, and exports keep your study receipts portable.
Comparisons: Forest/Focus apps are great sprints, but EstudyLog keeps the notes and receipts in one place.

Is there a study timer with notes for iOS?

Yes—EstudyLog lets you add notes mid-timer, tag topics, and save them with the session receipt.

How do I switch from a basic timer?

Start your next session in EstudyLog, tap the active timer to add notes, and tag the topic. Your streaks and receipts update automatically.