Pomodoro Focus Download
Free Pomodoro timer for iPhone and iPad

Deep focus, made simple.

A calm, beautiful Pomodoro timer that helps you study, work and read with deep focus, and actually take your breaks. The countdown lives on your Lock Screen, so you never have to unlock your phone and get distracted.

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FreeNo adsNo accountiOS 26

The focus timer in Pomodoro Focus: Focusing, 16:49 left, category Working, with pause, stop and sound buttons
The iPhone Lock Screen with the Pomodoro Focus Live Activity: Focusing, Working, 18:52 and a pause button
  • Free
  • No ads
  • No account
  • No in-app purchases
  • iPhone and iPad
  • iCloud sync
  • 11 languages
How it works

Focus, rest, repeat.

The Pomodoro Technique splits your work into short, focused sessions with breaks in between. Pomodoro Focus runs the whole cycle for you, and the colors change with every stage, so you can tell where you are at a glance.

  1. Focus

    25 minutes on one thing

    Pick what you're working on, like Studying, Working, Reading or a category of your own, and press Start. Put the phone down: the countdown is on your Lock Screen if you need it.

    Adjustable from 10 to 90 minutes

  2. Short Break

    5 minutes to breathe

    When the focus ends, your break is ready. Start it with one tap from the app, the notification or the Lock Screen, then stand up, stretch or get some water.

    Adjustable from 1 to 15 minutes

  3. Long Break

    20 minutes to recharge

    After every 3 focus sessions you've earned a longer rest. Take a walk, have lunch, let your mind wander. Then the cycle starts again.

    Adjustable from 10 to 40 minutes

  1. Focus
  2. Short Break
  3. Focus
  4. Short Break
  5. Focus
  6. Long Break

In the zone and don't want to stop? Switch to No breaks: the timer becomes an open-ended stopwatch, so a good flow session can last as long as it lasts. New to the method? Read how the Pomodoro Technique works.

The Lock Screen with the Live Activity: Focusing, Working, 18:52, a progress bar and a pause button
Live Activity

Your timer on the Lock Screen.

The countdown stays on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while you work. Pause it or start your break right there, without unlocking your phone and getting pulled into everything else on it.

  • Time left and a progress bar on the Lock Screen
  • A compact timer in the Dynamic Island; touch and hold it for more
  • Pause, resume and start the next stage with one tap
  • Notifications when a focus or a break is over, even when your phone is locked
How the Lock Screen timer works
Stats for last week: 11 hours 15 minutes of focus, 8 sessions, a 13-day streak, a bar chart by day and time per category
Stats

Watch your focus grow.

See how much you focused today, this week or this month, how many sessions you finished and how many days in a row you've kept it up. Categories show where your hours actually go.

  • Total focus time, sessions and your day streak
  • A chart by day, week or month
  • Time per category: studying, work, reading or anything you add, each with its own emoji
  • A small celebration for every finished session
Choosing background music while focusing: No Music, Campfire, Forest, Office, Rain, Thunderstorm and Waterfall
Ambient sounds

Sounds that help you focus.

A steady soundscape covers the chatter, traffic and clatter around you. Pick one of six: it plays while the timer runs, pauses with it and mixes with anything else you're listening to.

  • Rain
  • Forest
  • Campfire
  • Waterfall
  • Thunderstorm
  • Office
Why rain and white noise help you focus
Settings: focus 25 min, short break 5 min, long break 20 min, and the Lava, Aurora, Silk and Mesh backgrounds in seven colors
Living backgrounds

A look for every mood.

Four animated backgrounds, Lava, Aurora, Silk and Mesh, in seven colors. With Auto, the color follows the stage: blue while you focus, green on a short break, purple on a long one. This page uses the same backgrounds, so go ahead and try them.

And more

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

No account, no ads, no clutter. Set your durations once and get to work.

  • No breaks mode

    An open-ended stopwatch for long flow sessions: coding, writing, practicing an instrument. Stop when you're done and the time goes to your stats.

  • Start from anywhere

    Add the Start Focus control to Control Center, the Lock Screen or the Action button, or say “Start focus in Focus Timer” to Siri. It works in Shortcuts too.

  • Categories

    Studying 🎓, Working 💻, Reading 📚 or your own, each with an emoji.

  • Notifications

    Know when a focus or a break is over, even with your phone locked.

  • iCloud sync

    Your sessions and categories, on your iPhone and iPad.

  • A little celebration

    Confetti and your numbers for every session you finish.

  • No account, no ads

    Open the app and start. Nothing to sign up for, nothing to buy.

  • 11 languages

    English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian and Chinese.

iPad

Calm on the big screen, too.

The same timer, stats and sounds on iPad. Stand it next to your laptop or books as a focus clock, and your sessions sync with your iPhone through iCloud.

Pomodoro Focus on iPad during a long break: 13:41 left, on a purple background
Guides

Get more out of every session.

Short, practical guides to focusing better, whichever timer you use.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Is Pomodoro Focus free?

Yes. Pomodoro Focus is free, with no ads, no account and no in-app purchases.

What is the Pomodoro Technique?

A way to work in short, focused sessions with breaks in between: traditionally 25 minutes of focus, then a 5-minute break, and a longer break after a few sessions. Our guide to the Pomodoro Technique explains how to use it step by step.

Can I change how long sessions and breaks are?

Yes. In Settings, focus can be 10 to 90 minutes, short breaks 1 to 15 minutes and long breaks 10 to 40 minutes. The defaults are 25, 5 and 20. A long break follows every 3 focus sessions, and changes apply to the next session.

Does the timer keep running when I lock my iPhone?

Yes. The countdown stays on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island as a Live Activity, where you can also pause it or start your break. A notification tells you when a focus or a break is over, even when your phone is locked.

Can I focus without breaks?

Yes. Switch the mode from Pomodoro to No breaks and the timer becomes an open-ended stopwatch, so you can stay in flow for as long as it lasts. The time still goes to your stats.

Which ambient sounds are included?

Rain, forest, campfire, waterfall, thunderstorm and office. The sound plays while the timer runs and pauses with it, and it mixes with other audio on your phone.

Does it work on iPad?

Yes. Pomodoro Focus runs on iPhone and iPad with iOS or iPadOS 26 or later, and your sessions sync between them through iCloud.

Can I start a focus session with Siri or the Action button?

Yes. Add the Start Focus control to Control Center, the Lock Screen or the Action button, or start a session with Siri and the Shortcuts app, for example by saying “Start focus in Focus Timer”.

Do I need an account?

No. There is nothing to sign up for. Your sessions and categories are stored on your device and in your own iCloud account.

Why is the app called Focus Timer on my Home Screen?

Focus Timer is its short name under the icon. On the App Store it's listed as Pomodoro Focus - Study Timer. It's the same app.

What data does the app collect?

No account and no ads, so no profile of you. The app sends usage statistics and crash reports that help fix bugs and improve it, and nothing in them includes your name or email. Read the privacy policy for the details.

Is there an Android or web version?

No. Pomodoro Focus is made for iPhone and iPad only.

Your next focus session starts now.

Free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Pick a task, press Start, and let the timer handle the rest.

Download on the App Store

Requires iOS 26 or lateriPhone and iPad