- What is it? A visual way to approach time and deadlines
- Who is it for? Anyone who likes practical, elegant widgets
- How much does it cost? Free, or $1/£1 for extra features
- What makes it special? It’s cheap and highly customizable
Ever felt the days and years slipping by a little too fast? Left is a lovely little app from a solo developer that gives you a fresh and visually appealing way to see exactly how much time you have left – whether you’re counting down to a big event or just looking for a new perspective on how you use your time.
Left stands out for doing something simple, incredibly well. It doesn’t try to dictate how you spend your time. Instead, it gently illustrates the passing of time through a grid of shapes which fade away as each moment passes. You can visualize your life in years, months, or weeks, or create custom countdowns to important dates.
Want to see the sleeps until Christmas, or count down the days until an important deadline? Left turns those stretches of time into something tangible and motivating. You can even visualize your entire life in a single graphic if you’re feeling morbid – the app estimates your life expectancy to help calculate how many dots you’ll need!
But you probably won’t be tapping into the app itself all that often. More compelling are its fantastic Home Screen widgets, which track custom pockets of time. Choose from multiple widget sizes and styles, set a custom duration, and easily toggle between dark and light modes. Whether you’re tracking a long-term goal or just glancing at your year ahead, it’s a clean and distraction-free way to keep time in view.
While similar apps exist, Left is a bit of a hidden gem that really respects its users. There are no unnecessary gimmicks, no ads, no subscriptions. Just a very reasonable $1/£1 upgrade to unlock customizations and more. It’s perfect for anyone needing motivation, focus, or simply a beautiful reminder of how time is slipping by.