A focus timer for ADHD, with a gentle body double
Short sessions, an open-ended mode for when stopping is the hard part, and quiet check-ins that keep you company.
Starting is the hard part
Many people with ADHD find it easier to work with someone else in the room. That is body doubling. A timer will not replace a friend, but a little company at the right moments can be enough to keep going.
How the focus timer works
- Pick 5, 10, 25, 45, 60 or 90 minutes, or any length you like.
- An open-ended mode that counts up, for work with no known length or for when stopping is the problem.
- Body double: turn on gentle check-ins. Halfway, every 15 minutes and near the end, a quiet line like "Still with you. Keep going." Never a nag.
- Link a session to a task, so the time lands where it belongs.
- A 5-minute break when you want one, and a history of what you focused on.
- A small timer stays visible while you move around the app.
Part of your plan
The next small step on Home has a "Focus first" button, so the timer starts on the thing that matters instead of on an empty session.
Questions
Is the focus timer free?
Yes. The focus timer and body double check-ins are on every plan.
Does it work when my phone is locked?
The timer keeps its time when you leave the app. Check-ins show as notifications if you allow them.
Is this a Pomodoro timer?
You can use it that way with 25 minutes and a 5-minute break, but you can also pick any length or count up with no end.