The timer as an app, with notifications
Three short steps. No app store: it opens full screen like an app and tells you when the next block starts, also with the screen off.
Put it on your home screen
Done: the timer runs as an app on this device.
iPhone and iPad
- In Safari, tap Share in the bar. On iOS 26 first tap , then Share.
- Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen .
- Keep Open as Web App on and tap Add.
Chrome on iPhone: Share is at the right of the address bar.
Android
- In Chrome, tap the menu at the top right.
- Tap Add to home screen (or Install app).
- Choose Install and confirm. The app also shows up between your other apps.
Samsung Internet: tap at the bottom, then Add page to and Home screen.
Laptop and TV
- Open the timer in Chrome or Edge.
- Click the install icon at the right of the address bar.
- Click Install. Pin the window to the taskbar for race day.
Other device:
Turn on notifications
You get "next block" and "rest is over" on your lock screen when the screen is off during a workout. Nothing else, no marketing.
On iPhone and iPad this only works in the app: open the timer from your home screen and do this step there.
This browser cannot show notifications. The beep in the workout player keeps working.
Notifications are blocked for this site. Allow them in your browser or phone settings, then tap the button again.
Notifications are on. A test notification is on its way.
Done: open the app from your home screen
From now on start Fitness Race Timer from the icon on your home screen. It opens full screen, keeps the screen on during a workout and remembers your line-up.