Distraction is the productivity tax most knowledge workers pay without realising it. A focus timer shortcut for iPhone creates a structured work container: a set duration of deep focus (you choose — 25, 45, or 90 minutes), automatic Do Not Disturb for the duration, and a vibration alert when time is up. It's the simplest way to shift from scattered multitasking to deliberate deep work.
Tap the shortcut and choose your session length from a menu. It enables Focus mode immediately, starts a silent countdown, and vibrates three times at the end of the session. If you want a break timer, it can prompt a five-minute countdown before your next focus block automatically. The whole system runs natively on your iPhone — no app, no account, no subscription.
Go to getturin.com and describe your focus timer (e.g., 'A 45-minute focus timer that enables Do Not Disturb and vibrates when done').
Turin builds the shortcut tailored to your preferred session length.
Tap 'Install' to add it directly to your Apple Shortcuts app.
Choose from preset durations — 25, 45, or 90 minutes — or describe any custom length.
Focus mode activates automatically at the start of each session and restores at the end.
Optional break timer between sessions keeps your energy sustainable across a full workday.
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Just describe it in plain English and tap install. No coding, no App Store, no subscription.
Build this shortcut freeWorks on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Installs in one tap.
Yes. You can build and install this shortcut using Turin's free tier. No subscription, no App Store download required — just describe what you want and tap install.
This shortcut works on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac running iOS 16 / iPadOS 16 / macOS Ventura or later. Install it directly from Safari in one tap.
No. Once installed the shortcut runs entirely on-device using Apple's built-in Shortcuts app. An internet connection is only needed during the initial build and install step.
Absolutely. You can describe any changes to Turin and get a new version in seconds, or open the shortcut in the Apple Shortcuts app and edit the actions directly.