Become a Hero10,000 Hours
Track your focused hours. Level up through 8 stages.
Reach mastery at 10,000 hours.
Hours to Master
Hero Levels
Skills
The 10,000 Hour Rule
Malcolm Gladwell's research in Outliers revealed that world-class expertise requires approximately 10,000 hours of deliberate practice.
"The key to achieving world-class expertise in any skill is practicing the correct way for around 10,000 hours."
— Malcolm Gladwell
From Bill Gates to The Beatles — every master put in the hours. Hero Timer makes tracking your journey simple and motivating.
Paths to 10,000 Hours
Schedule Your Focus
Plan your day with TimeBlocks. Schedule focus sessions in advance and let the app auto-start your timer when it's time to work.
Auto-Start Sessions
Timer starts automatically at your scheduled time. Never miss a planned focus block.
Plan Your Day
Block out time for deep work, study, or creative sessions. See your schedule at a glance.
Smart Notifications
Get notified when sessions start. If you're already focusing, the app waits patiently.
Session Linking
Completed sessions automatically link to their TimeBlocks for accurate tracking.
8 Hero Levels
Every hour of focused practice moves you closer to the next level.
Expert
Unlocked at 1,000 hours of focused practice
Track Every Hour
See your progress with beautiful charts and insights. Understand your patterns and optimize your practice.
Visual Progress
Beautiful charts show your journey by day, week, month, or all time.
Track by Tags
See how time is distributed across different skills and categories.
Weekly Summary
Total hours, daily average, and peak performance days at a glance.
Streak Tracking
Build consistency with daily streaks. One day at a time.
Stay Organized
Capture tasks on the fly with Quick Todos. Organize by category, track subtasks, and stay focused on what matters.
Quick Capture
Add todos instantly without leaving your focus session.
Category Tags
Organize tasks by Work, Study, Reading, Creative, and more.
Subtasks
Break down complex tasks into manageable steps.
Deadlines
Set due dates to keep yourself accountable.
Built for Mastery
Everything you need to track your 10,000 hour journey.
Hero Levels
8 levels from Novice to Hero. Each milestone celebrates your progress.
Focus Timer
Customizable Pomodoro timer that tracks every second of practice.
Streaks
Build momentum with daily streaks. Stay consistent on your journey.
Analytics
Deep insights into your practice patterns and productivity.
Categories
Track multiple skills on separate journeys to mastery.
Focus Mode
Block distracting apps during sessions to stay on track.
Heroes in Progress
"2,400 hours of coding logged. Watching my Hero level up keeps me motivated."
Marcus W.
Developer
"The 10,000 hour framework changed how I approach learning piano."
Sarah L.
Musician
"From Novice to Journeyman in 6 months. This app made the difference."
David K.
Designer
Start Your Journey Today
Every master was once a beginner. Download now and take the first step.