RiVal.T – The Great Rift Valley Software Company

RiVal.T (Rift Valley Timer) is a powerful, intuitive countdown timer that features a simple, distraction-free display.

Welcome to the Quick Support page for RiVal.T — a flexible and distraction-free countdown timer app for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Whether you’re timing presentations, workouts, or tasks, RiVal.T gives you the control and clarity you need.

NOTE: This is designed to be a "front and center" app; taking over the entire display, while running. It is not a background timer (the built-in Apple timer is probably the best background timer).

Features at a Glance

Create multiple timers, organized into groups of up to four.
Sequential execution of timers within a group, with optional transition beeps.
Visual alerts with green, yellow, and red threshold indicators.
Three distinct displays for the running timer: Numeric, Circular, and Stoplights.
Optional gesture control or toolbar navigation.
Fully supports Light Mode, Dark Mode, High Contrast, and VoiceOver.

Getting Started

1. Group Editor Screen

This is the landing screen. Timers are arranged in rows (groups). Each square is an individual timer.

Tap the plus ⊕ icon to add a timer.
Groups are vertical, but each group can have:
- Up to 4 timers that run from left to right
- Custom transition beep and alarm sounds
- Vibration settings (if supported)
- One of three visual display modes

Use the gear icon (top-left) to access global settings, and the Display icon, or the Alarm icon (top-right) for group-specific settings.

2. Timer Editor Screen

Tap a timer to edit, but you can also turn off “One-Tap Editing,” in which case, you tap the “Edit” button in the toolbar, at the bottom, right.

Set time using picker wheels for Hours, Minutes, and Seconds.
Configure:
- Start Time (green phase)
- Warning Time (yellow phase)
- Final Time (red phase)
A bottom tab bar helps you switch between timers in a group.