Best fit
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.
Typical use: People choose it for study timer, reading ruler, brown and pink noise, night reading tool, Pomodoro-style study timer, טיימר ללמידה, רעש חום ללמידה, within the scope described below.
Not designed for: medical sleep treatment · clinical focus aid
Official editions
Each platform has its own page with the matching store link, features and system requirements.
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.
App Store
Official App Store screenshots of the iPhone & iPad edition. Features may differ on other platforms.
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.
Amber: Study, Focus, and Sleep Plan Pomodoro-style study sessions with focus timers, brown and pink noise, and a physical-book reading ruler for iPhone and iPad.
| Category | utility |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS |
| App Store | Available |
App Store listing details
Amber offers 15-, 30- and 60-minute focus sessions for reading or work. You can pair a timer with brown or pink noise. These are the documented session lengths; choose the one that fits your study routine.
Amber works alongside iOS Guided Access, which has its own system setup. Its study timers, reading ruler and background sound do not by themselves guarantee that distractions or other apps are blocked.
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