1. Core Functionality

TickPace is a full-featured desktop app that keeps every milestone on track. Exams, holidays, launches, or personal goals—manage them all with a single, organized timeline.

Core countdown dashboard

2. Key Highlights

  • Track unlimited countdowns side by side
  • Support for second-level precision
  • Early reminders for critical checkpoints
  • Show or hide desktop widgets any time
  • Popup and audio alerts keep you informed
  • Clean UI with simple, guided actions
  • Quick templates for common countdowns
  • Custom fonts, colors, and sizes

3. Getting Started

3.1 Create a Countdown

  1. Select “Add Countdown” or “Quick Create”

    Both buttons live at the top of the main window:

    • Add Countdown: configure every detail manually.
    • Quick Create: pick a ready-made template to save time.

  2. Fill in the countdown details

    The dialog lets you define:

    • Title: the name shown on the widget.
    • Date: pick the target day.
    • Time (optional): specify exact hours and seconds.
    • Early reminder (optional): choose how many minutes in advance.
    • Alert style: enable popups and/or sound.
    • Display layer: keep the widget on desktop, on top, or standard.
    • Typography: customize color and size for the timer text.
    Add countdown dialog

  3. Use Quick Create templates

    Pick a preset and customize later if needed:

    • Exam countdowns: focus on test days.
    • Holiday countdowns: common public holidays.
    • Birthday reminders: never miss key dates.
    • Project deadlines: stay aligned with delivery.
    Quick create templates

3.2 Manage Timers

Each countdown card offers simple controls:

  • Show / Hide: toggle the desktop widget visibility.
  • Edit: reopen the settings dialog for changes.
  • Delete: remove the countdown permanently.

3.3 Display Modes

The live widget highlights:

  • Countdown title.
  • Days elapsed since the start.
  • Time remaining until the target date.
  • Second-level countdown when a specific time is set.
  • Custom colors and sizes you configured.
Countdown desktop preview

3.4 Reminder Center

When the early reminder time arrives, TickPace can:

  • Show a popup near the system tray.
  • Play a notification sound.
  • Automatically hide finished timers on the next launch.
Reminder popup preview

4. Tips & Notes

  • After the trial, SVIP is required to unveil remaining days.
  • Drag countdown windows anywhere on screen.
  • Every change auto-saves in the background.
  • Run as many countdowns as you need simultaneously.