Question 1

What does 59 min actually do?

Accepted Answer

It's a visual timer for up to an hour. Instead of typing minutes, you tap plus and turn your iPhone: every six degrees is a minute. A red wedge shows the time left and shrinks back to zero as it runs down, like a kitchen timer.

Question 2

How does it know how far I turn?

Accepted Answer

It follows your iPhone's compass heading, so the dial moves with the direction the top of your phone points. It works best with the phone lying flat on a table. It never asks for your location.

Question 3

What are milestones?

Accepted Answer

While you set the timer, tap the dial to mark a moment, for example 10 minutes left. When the countdown gets there, an alarm tells you how many minutes are left. Tap a milestone's dot to remove it.

Question 4

Will the alarm ring if I close the app?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 59 min schedules a system alarm, so it rings when time's up even if the app is closed or your iPhone is locked. While it runs, the countdown shows on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, with a Stop button. Allow alarms when the app asks.

Question 5

How do I share a timer?

Accepted Answer

While a timer runs, tap Share to show its QR code. On another iPhone, open 59 min, tap Scan and point the camera at the code. Both phones then count down to the same moment, milestones included. Handy for workshops and breakout sessions.

Question 6

How do I cancel a timer?

Accepted Answer

Tap the centre of the dial, or give your iPhone a shake. While a timer runs, the screen stays awake.

Question 7

Do I need an account?

Accepted Answer

No. There's no sign-up, and nothing you do in 59 min leaves your iPhone.

Turn your phone.
Set the time.

Turn to set.

Good to know.

Give it a turn.

Turn your phone. Set the time.