What’s new in Hang Habit

DEAD HANG TIMER & HABIT TRACKER

A little hang
goes a long way.

Automatic timing on Apple Watch. Head gestures with compatible AirPods. Or a simple iPhone timer. Find your way to keep showing up.

Get Hang Habit Try the free web timer

Free download · No account required

Choose your way to hang

Explore with the gear you already have.

LET YOUR WATCH DO THE TIMING

Tap. Grab. Hang.

Tap to arm, grab the bar, and let motion-based timing follow your hang. Let go to finish.

  • Your live timer can appear on your iPhone.
  • Review heart-rate readings when available.
  • Save supported workouts to Apple Health, with permission.
Get Hang Habit for iPhone & Watch ↗
Hang Habit’s active timer displayed inside a Watch device frame

Real app screen · Sample session

THE AIRPODS EXPERIENCE

Hands on the bar.
A nod starts the clock.

Explore the three steps

One tap. Then hands free. Connect compatible AirPods and tap to arm before you grab the bar.

Hang Habit armed and ready for a nod with AirPods

Nod to start your hang. The timer begins. Optional spoken cues help you follow your time.

An active AirPods hang with the live timer and audio enabled

Done? Shake to finish. A side-to-side head gesture ends the timer. Your completed hang is logged.

Hang Habit completion screen showing a sample 35-second hang logged

App walkthrough · Sample sessions · Compatible AirPods required.
No gesture support? Use the manual timer.

Get Hang Habit for AirPods timing ↗ Find your hanging soundtrack ↓

START WITH WHAT YOU HAVE

Your iPhone is enough.

Start the timer, hang, then tap Stop and Save. No Watch or AirPods required.

  • A countdown gives you time to get ready.
  • Saved hangs build your history and personal progress.
  • No account or Health permission needed for manual timing.
Get the iPhone app ↗ Or try the free browser timer → Hang Habit iPhone manual timer with countdown choices and Start button

Manual hangs save in the app, not as Apple Health workouts.

WHY I BUILT HANG HABIT

I hang for them,
so I can hang
with them.

For me, “them” is my kids: Danny, Hank, and Josie.

I want to keep playing, exploring, and spending time with them as they grow. Taking care of my health is part of how I show up for that.

Hanging is one small part of it. I built Hang Habit to help me keep coming back to that practice. I hope it helps you make time for your own reasons, too.

Scott Reed · Dad and creator of Hang Habit

EVERY WAY LEADS TO PROGRESS

Small hangs.
A story you can see.

Watch, AirPods, or iPhone—your saved hangs build the same history. See your time add up, revisit personal records, and choose a goal that fits your week.

Explore all the features →
Hang Habit progress screen with sample streak, hang history, and daily volume

BUILD SOMETHING REPEATABLE

The next hang
matters more
than the perfect streak.

A familiar cue. A manageable effort. A record of showing up. Start with a routine that fits your day, and adjust it as you learn.

Build your hanging habit →
  1. 01

    Choose your moment.

    Pair practice with something you already do, like arriving at the gym.

  2. 02

    Make it manageable.

    Use a suitable, securely installed bar. Choose an effort you can control; a personal best is optional.

  3. 03

    Keep coming back.

    Review your history over time. Missed a day? Rest when you need it, then resume without making up a debt.

THE HANG HABIT PLAYLIST

Where movement
meets music.

Your bar. Your moment. A soundtrack to come back to.
Put on the Hang Habit playlist and make this time yours.

Listen on SpotifyHang Habit playlist · opens a new tab

BEFORE YOU GRAB THE BAR

A few useful answers.

What is Hang Habit?

Hang Habit is a dead hang timer and habit tracker for iPhone and Apple Watch. Track time, review your saved hangs and work toward your own goals. No account is required.

Do I need an Apple Watch?

No. The iPhone manual timer lets you start, stop and save a hang yourself. Apple Watch adds motion-based timing after you tap to arm it.

What is new in the second release?

Version 2.1 adds compatible AirPods timing and spoken coaching, a simpler Watch flow, and more ways to review your progress.

Do all AirPods support head gestures?

No. Head-gesture timing requires compatible AirPods and device support. The app checks support and offers the manual timer when gestures are unavailable. You tap to arm before using a nod to start or a shake to end.

Does every hang save to Apple Health?

No. With permission, supported Watch and AirPods workout paths can save workouts to Apple Health. Manual iPhone timing saves Hang Habit history locally and does not create a Health workout.

Is Hang Habit free?

The app is free to download, with no account required. You can also use the free browser timer without an iPhone. Check the App Store listing for the currently available version and device requirements.

What data does Hang Habit share?

Your hang history is saved on your devices. Starting in version 2.1 build 83, two optional analytics choices are off by default, including after an upgrade. Version 1.5 uses automatic analytics. Feedback is sent when you choose to send it. The privacy policy explains providers, retention and separate website analytics.

Can I use the website timer with my app history?

The browser timer is a separate tool. Its history stays in that browser and does not sync with the iPhone app or Apple Health. Clearing browser storage can remove it.

Read the privacy policy · Get support

YOUR NEXT HANG STARTS HERE

Make time to hang.

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iPhone and Apple Watch · No account required

MAKE ROOM FOR YOUR NEXT HANG

Need a bar?

Hang Habit is free. Looking for a bar? Compare options for your space, with guidance on fit, mounting, and room to hang.

Find a bar for your space →

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Choose your starting point

At home Check doorway and wall-mounted options →Already have a bar? Use suitable gym equipment or your existing setup →

A GOOD PLACE TO BEGIN

Understand the practice.

START HERE

How to do a dead hang

Equipment, a controlled setup and ways to approach your first practice.

UNDERSTAND THE EVIDENCE

Grip strength & health

What research can tell us—and what a hang timer cannot.

MAKE IT YOURS

A flexible practice plan

A framework to adapt, without a promised result or a perfect streak.