Gestimer

Gestimer is a simple, elegant, and highly effective timer and short-term reminder utility designed exclusively for macOS. It is praised for its unique and extremely fast way of setting reminders using a single, intuitive drag gesture.

It fills the gap between full-featured calendar apps and the cumbersome process of setting quick, temporary reminders.

Key Features

The primary feature that sets Gestimer apart is its unique user interface:

1. Drag-and-Drop Gesture:

   • How it works: To set a timer or reminder, you simply click and drag the Gestimer icon out of the Mac menu bar and down onto your desktop.

   • Duration Control: The further you drag the icon, the longer the duration of the timer. This allows you to quickly set a 5-minute timer (short drag) or an hour-long reminder (longer drag).

   • Confirmation: Once you release the mouse button, a prompt appears, allowing you to quickly add a title or description (e.g., "Check on the pizza" or "Start the meeting").

2. Apple Reminders Sync:

   • Gestimer can sync your newly created reminders with the native Apple Reminders application. This is a crucial feature, as it allows you to set a reminder on your Mac and receive the notification on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.

3. Menu Bar Countdown:

   • It can display a countdown for your next running timer directly in the menu bar, allowing you to keep track of the time remaining at a glance while you work.

4. Multiple Timers & Notifications:

   • Supports running multiple timers and reminders simultaneously.

   • When a timer expires, it sends a persistent notification through the macOS Notification Center, ensuring you don't miss it. You can also easily snooze the reminder.