Pomofocus review

Pomofocus is the quickest way to start a Pomodoro routine. Open the site in a desktop or mobile browser, add tasks for the day, set how many 25-minute Pomodoros each one needs and start the timer. It estimates when you will finish your list, lets you save repeated tasks as templates and shows how much time you focused each day, week and month. Settings cover focus and break length, alarm sounds and background sounds. There are also desktop downloads for Mac, Windows and Linux, though the Windows build is not signed, so Windows warns you before it runs. The free version has limits: more than 3 templates, projects, yearly reports, CSV export, Todoist and webhook integrations and an ad-free view are Premium features. It is a timer only, so it will not stop you from opening a distracting tab. We could not see the Premium price on the public site, so it is marked pending.

Who it is for

Anyone who wants a no-install Pomodoro timer for study or work.

Price

Free in the browser; Premium price not shown on the public site (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Pomodoro timer in desktop and mobile browsers
• Task list with estimated Pomodoros and an estimated finish time
• Templates for repeated tasks, up to 3 on the free version
• Visual reports by day, week and month
• Desktop downloads for Mac, Windows and Linux

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Works in a browser with nothing to install
• Strength: Custom focus and break lengths, alarms and background sounds
• Strength: Very simple to start
• Weakness: No app or site blocking
• Weakness: Projects, yearly reports and CSV export need Premium
• Weakness: The free version shows ads

Key facts

• Free version: Yes, in the browser
• Platforms: Web, Mac, Windows, Linux
• Free templates: Up to 3
• Integrations: Todoist and webhooks on Premium

Where it ranks

Pomofocus is No. 4 in our Best Free Focus Apps verdict.