Live Activity countdown on the Lock Screen

See how long until your next thing today, live on your Lock Screen.

Try it free for 7 days, then unlock Pro once for $4.99.

NowSense Live Activity on the Lock Screen. Stand up countdown with Now marked on the timeline.

In short

A Live Activity is the live card iPhone keeps on your Lock Screen. NowSense uses it to show your next thing today and how long you have until it starts, so you can check without opening the app. On iPhones with Dynamic Island, it can show there too.

How NowSense uses Live Activity

Add the next thing, and its countdown appears on your Lock Screen. Open the app when you want to see your next few hours.

Add a milestone

You give it a name and a time, then tap Save.

NowSense compose screen. Name Stand up, time 10:00 AM, Weekdays.

Your timeline in the app

The timeline shows your next few hours, each thing with its name and time, and a line at Now.

NowSense timeline with Stand up, Lunch, Dinner, and Bedtime. Now marked on the next hours.

Live Activity on the Lock Screen

Your next thing stays on the Lock Screen with a countdown that updates as the time gets closer.

NowSense Pro Up Next widgets on the Home Screen. Large Up Next widget for Stand up plus a small dial.

FAQ

What does NowSense do with Live Activity?

It shows your next thing today on the Lock Screen, with how long until it starts.

Does Dynamic Island always show the countdown?

On iPhones with Dynamic Island, the countdown can show there too. The Lock Screen is the main place to see it.

How long does the Live Activity stay up?

iPhone decides how long any Live Activity stays on the Lock Screen. NowSense keeps your next thing there for as long as iPhone allows.

The 7-day free trial and Pro are on the pricing page.

See the next thing. On the Lock Screen.

Free for 7 days. Then $4.99, once.