A little help with Tila.
Timer questions, troubleshooting and a way to reach the developer.
Common questions
Why does Focus wait after a work session or break?
Focus lets you decide when to start each phase. Choose Focus, Short Break or Long Break and tap Start. Workout mode automatically advances through exercise and rest instead.
How do I change the timer lengths?
Open Settings. Focus sessions can be 5–60 minutes, short breaks 1–15 minutes and long breaks 5–30 minutes. Workout exercise and rest can each be 5–90 seconds. Select your workout rounds from the timer screen.
I don't hear a notification. What should I check?
Check notification permission for Tila in your device's system Settings, the sound setting inside Tila, and your device's Silent Mode or Focus settings. The app remains usable if notification permission is declined. Live Activities also depend on system settings and device support.
Does my progress sync through iCloud?
On iPhone and iPad, progress synchronization uses your Apple account and is enabled by default. You can turn it off in Tila Settings. Sync needs iCloud to be available. Turning it off stops future synchronization and does not delete existing iCloud copies. Standalone Watch settings and statistics do not sync with the phone.
How does the Apple Watch timer work?
A timer started on iPhone is owned by that iPhone. The Watch can display it and send pause, resume or stop commands while the paired phone is reachable. A standalone timer started on Watch runs separately and keeps its own settings and statistics.
How can I back up my progress?
Use Export in Tila Settings to save a JSON file through the system file picker. Import lets you choose a compatible Tila backup. You control where exported files are stored and shared; keep them private if they contain history you do not want to share.
How can I remove my data?
See the retention and deletion section of our privacy policy. Local data, exported files, Apple backups and iCloud progress are separate copies; removing one does not automatically erase all of them.