Just nod.
Your rest timer is running.
The hands-free gym timer. Your AirPods sense a nod of your head and start the rest timer — your phone stays in your pocket.
Three gestures. Zero taps.
JustNod reads the motion sensors in your AirPods. Every action is confirmed with a sound in your ears and a subtle vibration — like a call, but for your rest.
Nod to start
A quick nod starts your rest timer. Still catching your breath? Nod in the last 10 seconds and it adds 30 more. An accidental nod never resets a running timer.
Tilt for timer two
Tilt your head to the side to start your second preset — for shorter rests, drop sets or supersets.
Shake to stop
Shake your head to skip the rest or silence the alarm. Three swings required, so looking around never triggers it.
Built for the gym floor.
No accounts, no tracking, no feed. One screen that does one thing extremely well — and a coach in your ears.
Lives on your Lock Screen
The countdown runs as a Live Activity in the Dynamic Island and on your Lock Screen — glance, don't unlock.
A coach in your ear
"Set six — two thirty rest." Voice announcements, a 10-second warning and a 3-2-1 countdown, right before it's go time.
Plays nice with your music
Cues mix over Spotify & Apple Music without pausing or ducking your playlist.
Works with a locked screen
Turn on the focus sound and gestures keep working while your phone sleeps in your pocket.
Counts your sets
Every timer counts a set — split into long and short rests. Daily goal, 7-day history, and a share card for your session.
Closes your rings
Sessions are detected automatically and logged to Apple Health as strength training. No start button, no stop button.
FAQ
Which AirPods do I need?
AirPods Pro (1st & 2nd gen), AirPods 3, AirPods 4 or AirPods Max — these have motion sensors. AirPods 1 and 2 don't, but you can still use JustNod as a regular tap-to-start timer.
Does it interrupt my music or podcasts?
No. Start cues, warnings and alarms are short tones that mix over whatever you're listening to.
Does JustNod collect my data?
No. There is no account, no analytics and no server. Head motion is processed on your iPhone in real time and never stored or transmitted. See the privacy policy.
Do I have to use gestures?
No. You can tap a timer card, say "Hey Siri, start JustNod", or put it on your iPhone's Action Button. Gestures are just the fastest way.
What does it cost?
JustNod is free to download with the nod timer, gestures and stats included. A one-time purchase unlocks Pro: the second gesture timer, voice coach, Live Activity, focus sound, Apple Health, themes & app icons, 7-day history and the share card — no subscription, ever.