Stay productive longer
with strategic breaks
Focusmo's pomodoro timer helps you beat burnout and build momentum on autopilot using timed work sessions and breaks.
It's simple and extremely effective in keeping me on track and not getting distracted by 20 different tasks. And as a bonus, the creator is very responsive and actively working on improving the app.
Stop Burnout
Balance focus and rest automatically with Pomodoro
Stop burning out and start thriving. Our intelligent Pomodoro timer creates the perfect balance between intense focus and essential recovery, working with your brain's natural rhythm instead of against it.No more losing hours to unfocused work or forgetting to take breaks. Focusmo gently guides you through customizable work sprints and rejuvenating breaks, maintaining your energy and attention throughout the entire day.
Science-Backed Methodology
Work smarter with proven time management
The struggle to maintain focus isn't your fault—it's how your brain is wired. The Pomodoro Technique works because it aligns with your natural attention cycles, helping you beat distractions and mental fatigue.Instead of fighting against attention dips, Focusmo's implementation harnesses these natural rhythms, creating a sustainable productivity system that prevents burnout while maximizing your most focused hours.
Personalized Experience
Customizable work and break periods
Everyone's focus pattern is unique. That's why our Pomodoro system adapts to you, not the other way around. Whether you thrive in traditional 25-minute sessions or need longer deep work periods, Focusmo flexes to match your style.Customize every aspect—work duration, break lengths, session counts, and notification styles—creating a personalized focus system that feels natural and helps you tackle your specific productivity challenges.
Data-Driven Improvement
See your focus transform over time using analytics
"Am I making progress?" is the question that plagues every productivity journey. Focusmo eliminates that uncertainty by showing your focus improvements with clear, motivating visualizations.Track completed sessions, analyze your focus patterns, identify your golden hours of productivity, and watch as your concentration ability strengthens day by day. Transform abstract "focus work" into concrete, measurable progress.
Learn MoreFull Cycle Automation
Full Pomodoro cycles — work, break, repeat, automatically
Traditional Pomodoro means four 25-minute work intervals with 5-minute breaks, followed by a longer 15-30 minute rest. Focusmo automates the entire cycle — you set your intervals once and the timer handles the transitions from work to break to work to long break.No more manually starting each session. No more forgetting whether you're on your third or fourth pomodoro. The timer guides you through the complete cycle, so you can focus entirely on your work instead of managing your timer.
Minimal Focus
Want even less distraction? Try Zen Mode
For purists who want nothing but the timer, Zen Mode strips away all gamification — no badges, no streaks, no celebrations. Just a minimal floating countdown that shows how much time remains. Drag to adjust duration, feel haptic feedback, and focus.Zen Mode still runs full Pomodoro cycles and tracks your sessions in the background. You just don't see the stats while working. Switch back to normal mode anytime to review your progress.
Learn MoreI've only been using it for a couple of days, but it's just handy to have an accountability buddy to remind me: just do one thing, finish this one thing, do what you said you were going to do
Seamless Focus Ecosystem
Focusmo Makes
Pomodoro Even Better
Focusmo's Pomodoro timer is powerful on its own, but unlike standalone timers, Focusmo creates a complete ecosystem that works together to maximize your concentration.
Floating Timer
Floating timer that stays visible everywhere
Keep your Pomodoro rhythm visible at all times with our non-intrusive floating timer. It stays on top of all applications while you work across multiple windows, documents, or monitors, maintaining time awareness without breaking your focus.
Learn MoreWorkspaces
Block apps and websites during work sessions
Automatically block distracting websites and apps during Pomodoro work intervals, then regain access during breaks. This natural boundary between focus and relaxation helps you maintain deeper concentration when it matters most.
Learn MoreCalendar Integration
Track all focus sessions in your personal calendar
Automatically log Pomodoro sessions to your favorite calendar. Focusmo tracks all your events in apple calendar for visual productivity tracking.
(You can choose to disable this feature.)
Never Miss Meetings
Never miss important meetings even during deep work
Stay focused without missing important commitments. Focusmo's calendar integration provides fullscreen notifications before the meetings ensuring you're aware of upcoming meetings while maintaining your deep work state.
Learn MoreWhy Our Solution Stands Out
See how Focusmo's Pomodoro Timer compares to alternatives
| Features | Focusmo | Flow | Forest | Be Focused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customizable Work/Break Periods Adjust work and break durations to your preference | Limited | Limited | ||
| App & Website Blocking Block distracting apps and websites during work sessions | ||||
| Floating Always-on-Top Timer Timer stays visible across all apps and desktops | ||||
| Accountability Check-ins Regular prompts to log progress and stay on track | ||||
| Task Manager Integrations Todoist, Things 3, TickTick, Reminders, Microsoft To Do | 5 apps | |||
| Focus Analytics Track and analyze your focus sessions over time | Basic | Basic | ||
| Native macOS + iOS App Native desktop and mobile experience | Mobile only | Mac only | ||
| Free Tier Core features available for free | Limited | |||
| Overall | Best Choice | No blocking | Mobile only | Basic timer |
Why people love Focusmo
Hundreds of people use Focusmo every day and say it makes a real difference in their productivity
Helps focus on one task at a time
Simple and extremely effective
Significantly boosts productivity
Focusmo has allowed me to organize tasks and manage my time more effectively while also keeping health and mental breaks in mind. The timer and break reminders have been extremely effective.
Will K
Web Engineer/Architect
Focusmo is my go-to tool for staying focused. When I need to dive into deep work like research, brainstorming, or creative tasks, I start by making a simple commitment.
Frank Mattes
Thought Leader and Author
I'm neurodivergent so I am not good at tracking time. The prompts are great because it makes me stop every 30 minutes and check in and see if I'm being productive.
Courtney Vickery
CEO, Declet Designs
I am absolutely loving the experience of using the app, it has really provided exactly what I've always needed as a uni student with severe ADHD.
Jessica Anderson
Student
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