Howler Pro 4+

I've used Howler (the free version) every day at work for a few years now. I love that it lets me set multiple timers, either as a countdown, or to a specific time. (I mostly use it to set timers that alert about 2 minutes before a meeting starts at work.) So while the Free version is all I've needed so far, I thought $2 (or whatever Apple passes on) is a small price to pay to say "thanks" to the developer for this excellent app.

The sounds that come with it are silly but you can set it to your own sounds. For me, the biggest help is that it pops the window to the foreground when the timer goes off, letting me know it's time to get to my next meeting. The best apps are ones developers write to fill a need they face personally, and that's exactly what this is - not some slick thing trying to compete with all the other overpriced apps in the store, but an inexpensive, solid little app that gets the job done.

So simple yet so effective. Used for years with zero issues and is one of the very first apps I download to a new computer.

I have challenges with executive functioning and it helps a lot to be able to chain and loop timers. I also like the options to set an infinite howl until I stop it. Having a loud, unmistakeable sound among all the myriad beeps our devices barrage us with is great. The ten second warning is also nice. I haven't messed around with the other sounds much, usually use the default howls, except when I need less obtrusive sound to mark the passage of time. For the modest price I paid, the Pro version is totally worth it.

Plus, I occasionally get chuckles from colleagues when the wolves start howling!

I used the free version of Howler Pro for almost a year and finally decided that I wanted to thank the makers of this wonderful by at least paying the small amount they ask for. The paid version offers some useful extras, yet I'll never change the howl, nor can I hear living crows without smiling at "the silent howl." I've always loved crows so they are truly a bonus countdown...and of course in real life as well! You won't be disappointed especially since you have 14 other sound options for both the wolf & crow, including music riffs and a simple ting. If you're like me, this alarm will make long work hours more fun.