A timer built on Parkinson’s Law
Work expands to fill the time you give it. So give it less.
Parkii gives every task a goal time and a tiny hourglass buddy who works right alongside you. Hit the goal, earn a one-minute game, and keep your streak going.
- Free
- iPhone, iOS 18+
- No account
- Your data stays on your phone
A gentle stroll to start.
Tap anywhere to start
Parkinson’s Law, live
This is a 15-minute task.
Now watch what an empty afternoon does to it. Drag the slider to give it more time.
“Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.”
Before you start
The excuses are loud. Pop them.
Every task arrives with a chorus. Tap each one until it’s quiet.
12 excuses left
Quiet, isn’t it? Just you and the task.
How it works
From stalling to started in three taps.
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Name it, give it a time
Type the task or say it out loud, like “Draft the report, 20 minutes.” The length gets picked out for you.
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2
Tap anywhere to start
The clock counts up towards your goal while your buddy gets to work. The sand drains as you go.
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Hit the goal, or keep going
Reaching the goal is a win. Your buddy cheers. Tap ✓ to finish, or add a few more minutes.
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Earn a break
Every finished task unlocks a one-minute game, and your streak ticks up on the Dashboard.
Your buddy
Build a buddy worth racing.
Choose the frame, the sand, the kicks, a hat and some eyewear. Whoever you make follows you around the rest of this page.
Oak · Gold sand
Tap your buddy for a cheer.
Hangouts
Pick where they work.
Four places, each with its own routine. The app takes on the colours of the one you pick, and so does this page.
The reward
Finish a task, earn a break.
Every task you finish unlocks a one-minute game starring your buddy. Here are all three.
Dashboard
Small wins, stacked up.
The Dashboard keeps your streak, the week at a glance, and every finished task by day, with how long it took against its goal.
- Streaks that forgive mornings. A streak that reached yesterday still counts until today is over.
- On-time score. See how many tasks landed inside their goal this week.
- Your demo counts. Finish a task in the phone up top and it shows up here as today’s entry.
0 day streak
Finish one task today to start a streak.
Longest: 4 days
Earlier days show example tasks. Today shows what you finish on this page.
Quiz
What kind of time-stretcher are you?
Five questions. Answer honestly. Your buddy won’t tell anyone.
Questions
Fair questions.
What is Parkinson’s Law?
It’s the observation, from the historian C. Northcote Parkinson in 1955, that work expands to fill the time available for its completion. Give a task the whole afternoon and it takes the whole afternoon. Give it twenty minutes and it usually fits. Parkii is built around giving every task a tight, honest goal.
Does the timer count down?
It counts up towards your goal. Reaching the goal is a win: your buddy cheers, and you can tap ✓ to finish or keep going with +5, +10, +15 or +25 minutes. The clock keeps counting either way.
What happens when I finish a task?
It’s logged on your Dashboard with how long it took against its goal, your streak updates, and you unlock a one-minute game: Paper toss, Hoops or Hacky sack.
Can I add tasks by voice?
Yes. Tap the mic and say the task and how long, like “Draft the report, 20 minutes.” Recognition runs on your iPhone when your language supports it.
What if I just want to focus, without a task?
Tap Just focus and pick 15, 25, 45 or 60 minutes. The session gets logged like any other task.
Will it tell me when I hit the goal?
Yes. If the app is in the background, you get a notification when the goal is reached. Sounds are soft chimes that follow your silent switch, and you can turn them off.
Do I need an account? Where is my data?
No account. Your tasks, history and buddy are saved on your phone.
How much does it cost, and what do I need?
It’s free. You need an iPhone running iOS 18 or later.
Give every task only the time it needs.
Join the waitlist and we’ll email you when Parkii reaches the App Store.
Coming soon to the App Store.