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Study timers, ambient sound and a reading ruler
Amber: Study, Focus, and Sleep
utilities · iOS
Plan Pomodoro-style study sessions with focus timers, brown and pink noise, and a physical-book reading ruler for iPhone and iPad.
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Useful for: students, readers, night readers who want a study timer, reading ruler, and ambient-light tool.
Not designed for: medical sleep treatment · clinical focus aid
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Decision guide
Study timers, ambient sound and a reading ruler
You need treatment for ADHD, insomnia, eye conditions, or any medical or accessibility diagnosis rather than a focus and reading tool.
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Choose a 15-, 30- or 60-minute focus timer for a reading or work session. Brown and pink noise provide an optional background sound for studying or reading in a shared space.
Adjust the illuminated strip as a line-tracking guide alongside your book. Amber, candlelight and deep-red display themes provide low-light options for nighttime reading.
Use a sample book page to position the reading ruler, choose a timer and adjust sound. Guided Access is a separate system feature with its own setup.
Plan Pomodoro-style study sessions with focus timers, brown and pink noise, and a physical-book reading ruler for iPhone and iPad.
| Category | Utilities |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS |
| App Store | Available |
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