π Quick Start Guide
Starting Your First Focus Session
- Open Daily Abhyas
- (Optional) Tap "Project" to select or create a practice project
- (Optional) Tap "Target" to set an alert time (e.g., 30 minutes)
- Tap the large Start button or tap the timer orb
- Your session begins! The timer will track your focus time
Stopping a Session
- Tap the Stop button (red)
- Add notes or tags (optional) - use # for tags (e.g., #meditation #morning)
- Tap Save to record your session
- Or tap Cancel if you don't want to save (confirmation required)
π― Features
Timer Functionality
Start/Pause/Resume
- Tap the timer orb or Start button to begin
- Tap again to pause
- Tap again to resume
- Paused time is not counted in your session
Target Alerts
- Set a target time (e.g., 30 minutes) to get notified when reached
- Toggle "Repeat alert" to get notified every X minutes
- Choose from different alert sounds
- Enable haptic feedback for physical vibration
Projects
Organize Your Practice
- Create projects for different practices (Meditation, Yoga, Study, etc.)
- Assign colors to projects for easy identification
- View session history filtered by project
Managing Projects
- Tap "Project" on main screen β "All Projects"
- Tap "+" to create new project
- Tap project to select it
- Swipe left to delete (doesn't delete historical sessions)
Session History
View Past Sessions
- Tap menu (β’β’β’) β "Session History"
- See all your recorded sessions
- Filter by project
- Tap a session to view details
- Swipe left to delete individual sessions
Manual Entry
Record Past Sessions
- Tap menu (β’β’β’) β "Manual Entry"
- Enter start date/time and duration
- Add project, notes, and tags
- Useful for logging sessions done outside the app
Tags
Organize with Hashtags
- Add tags in notes using # symbol (e.g., #focused #calm)
- Tags appear as chips above the note
- Use tags to categorize and search sessions
Export Data
CSV Export
- Tap menu (β’β’β’) β "Export Data"
- Filter by project and date range (optional)
- Tap "Generate CSV"
- Share or save the file to your device
- Open in Excel, Google Sheets, or Numbers
βοΈ Settings
Target Settings (Advanced)
Target Timing
- Set custom target in minutes
- Set to 0 or leave empty to disable
Sound Selection
- Choose from Default, Short, or Long beep
- Import custom sound (tap "Import")
- Tap "Test Beep" to preview
Feedback
- Toggle haptic feedback (vibration)
Repeat Beep
- Enable to repeat alert every X minutes
- Disable to only alert once
Background Beeps
- Enable notifications for background alerts
- Tap "Request Notification Permission" if needed
- Go to Settings if permission denied
App Settings
- Theme: Light, Dark, or Auto (System)
- Show Milliseconds: Display .00 on timer
- Update Frequency: Timer refresh rate (30Hz recommended)
Danger Zone
Delete All Data
- Removes all sessions, projects, and timer state
- This action cannot be undone
- Use with caution!
β Frequently Asked Questions
General
A: No! The app works 100% offline. All data is stored locally on your device.
A: No account required. Your data stays private on your device.
A: Not currently. Use CSV export/import to transfer data between devices.
Timer
A: The timer continues in the background. When you return, it will show the correct elapsed time.
A: The app saves timer state regularly. If terminated, it will create a "termination session" with the last known time.
A: If you changed your system time, tap "Resync" when prompted to recalculate.
A: Yes! The timer has no time limit.
Target Alerts
A: Go to Settings β Target Settings β Enable Notifications. If already enabled, check iOS Settings β Notifications β Daily Abhyas.
A: Yes! In Target Settings, select "Custom Sound" β Import. Supports most audio formats (max 10 seconds).
A: Check that your device isn't on silent mode. Also verify volume is turned up.
Data & Privacy
A: Locally on your device using iOS Core Data. Nothing is sent to any server.
A: Yes! Your data is included in iOS backups (iCloud/iTunes). You can also export to CSV.
A: Settings β Danger Zone β Delete All Data. Or uninstall the app.
A: Absolutely. We don't collect any data. See our Privacy Policy.
Projects
A: Your historical sessions are preserved. They'll show as "No Project".
A: Currently not supported in v1.0. Export your data first if needed, then create a new project.
A: No limit! Create as many as you need.
Export
A: Standard CSV format compatible with Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers, and other spreadsheet software.
A: Not currently available in v1.0 (planned for future update).
A: Project, Date, Start Time, Duration, Comments, Tags, Source (Timer/Manual), Target Status.
π Troubleshooting
Timer Issues
Timer won't start
- Force quit and reopen the app
- Restart your device
- Check for iOS updates
Timer shows wrong time
- If prompted, tap "Resync" to fix clock change issues
- Force quit and reopen if issue persists
Timer disappeared after restart
- Check Session History - a termination session may have been created
- If issue persists, contact support
Notification Issues
No notifications in background
- Go to iOS Settings β Notifications β Daily Abhyas
- Ensure "Allow Notifications" is ON
- Verify Banner Style is set to "Temporary" or "Persistent"
- Check "Sounds" is enabled
- In app: Settings β Target Settings β Enable Notifications
Notification appears but no sound
- Check device isn't on silent mode (flip switch on side)
- Verify volume is up
- Test notification sound in Target Settings
Data Issues
Sessions not saving
- Check available storage on device
- Try deleting old sessions if storage is low
- Force quit and reopen app
- If issue persists, export data and contact support
Export not working
- Check if app has file access permission
- Try exporting fewer sessions (use filters)
- Ensure sufficient storage space
π§ Contact Support
Still need help? We're here for you!
Email: [dailyabhyas@gmail.com]
Response Time: Usually within 24-48 hours
When contacting support, please include:
- iOS version (Settings β General β About β Software Version)
- Daily Abhyas version (visible in App Store)
- Description of the issue
- Steps to reproduce (if applicable)
- Screenshots (if helpful)
π Updates & Roadmap
Current Version: 1.0
Coming Soon (Planned features):
- Widgets for Home Screen
- Siri Shortcuts support
- Session statistics and insights
- Additional export formats
Want a feature? Email us your suggestions!
π Resources
π About Daily Abhyas
Daily Abhyas is designed for practitioners who value focused, uninterrupted practice time. Whether you're meditating, doing yoga, studying, or simply need focused work sessions, Daily Abhyas helps you track your practice with zero distractions and complete privacy.
"Abhyas" (Sanskrit: ΰ€ ΰ€ΰ₯ΰ€―ΰ€Ύΰ€Έ) means "practice" or "repetition"βthe act of doing something regularly to improve. May this app support your journey.
Thank you for using Daily Abhyas! π
Focus on what matters. We'll handle the timing.