OwnTime app uses chess clock mechanics to help users manage daily priorities

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A developer has launched OwnTime, a productivity app for iPhone and Apple Watch that applies chess clock logic to personal time management. Users define time budgets for different life roles or priorities, and the app counts down each allocation, switching focus when time runs out. The app leverages AlarmKit, a feature available since iOS 26.1, and syncs locally between iPhone and Apple Watch without any cloud account or subscription. All data is stored on-device in a SQLite database that users can export for custom analysis, and timers reset at midnight each day. OwnTime is available on the App Store as a one-time purchase for $1.99, with no plans to expand it into a broader service.

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