TickTime Pomodoro Cube (T6)
Flip the cube to start a Pomodoro session.
A small rechargeable cube with preset interval faces — flip it to start a session. Less flexible than the Time Timer's dial, but genuinely pocketable and fast to use.
Pros & cons
- Genuinely pocket-sized — about the size of a golf ball, easy to carry or clip to a bag
- Flip-to-start gesture is immediate — no menu, no setup, just turn a face up
- Supports preset Pomodoro-style durations, a custom timer up to 99:59, and a stopwatch mode
- Magnetic base for mounting to a metal surface
- Silent and sound alert modes both available
- Rechargeable battery is not user-replaceable and reportedly lasts around 25 hours of use before needing a charge, according to a published review
- Durations are limited to the cube's preset faces — not freely adjustable like a dial timer
- Gyroscope-based flip detection has a learning curve, and some users report accidentally resetting a session with an unintended tilt
- Costs more than a simple mechanical kitchen timer for what is still a single-function device
How it works
The TickTime Cube uses a flip-to-start gesture: each face of the small cube corresponds to a preset duration, and turning that face up begins the countdown immediately. According to the manufacturer, it also supports a custom timer up to 99 minutes 59 seconds and a stopwatch mode, with a display that auto-rotates for readability and both silent and audible alert options.
Build and portability
At roughly the size of a golf ball, the Cube is genuinely pocketable — small enough for a bag, desk drawer, or pocket. It has a built-in magnet for mounting to metal surfaces. The rechargeable internal battery is not user-replaceable, and a published review reported roughly 25 hours of runtime between charges — not enough to skip charging for a full work week of regular use.
Who should buy it
The TickTime Cube suits people who want a fast, physical way to start fixed-length focus sessions — flip and go, no dial to set — and who value pocketability over full control of the exact duration. Based on user reports, it's particularly effective for repetitive, time-boxed tasks like email or short work sprints.
Who should skip it
Anyone who wants full control over the exact duration, or who wants a device with no battery to manage at all, should look at the Time Timer Original instead — its dial can be set to any duration and its battery lasts far longer between changes. The Cube's gyroscope-based flip detection also has a learning curve some users report tripping over early on.
The bottom line
A small rechargeable cube with preset interval faces — flip it to start a session. Less flexible than the Time Timer's dial, but the physical flip-to-start gesture is its own small piece of friction against reaching for a phone instead.
Vs. closest alternative
Both keep time visible without a phone, but they trade portability for adjustability in opposite directions. The TickTime Cube is pocket-sized and starts instantly with a flip, at the cost of fixed preset durations and a non-replaceable battery good for roughly a day of use. The Time Timer's dial can be set to any duration up to 60 minutes and runs longer between battery changes, but it's a fixed desk object, not something you'd carry around. Choose the Cube for portability and speed; choose the Time Timer for full control over duration and shared visibility.
A pocket-sized cube that starts a focus session with a flip — small and fast, at the cost of a rechargeable battery that won't last the week.
FAQ
How long does the battery last?
A published third-party review reported around 25 hours of use per charge, with the battery not user-replaceable once it degrades — plan on recharging at least weekly with regular use.
Can I set a custom duration, or only presets?
Both — the cube's faces cover common Pomodoro-style presets for instant flip-to-start sessions, and it also supports a custom timer up to 99 minutes 59 seconds if you need a specific duration.
Is it hard to use?
The core flip-to-start gesture is simple, but the gyroscope-based tilt detection has a reported learning curve — some users describe accidentally resetting a running session with an unintended tilt before getting used to handling it.