a minimalist pomodoro timer with built-in mindfulness. focus on one thing at a time, with gentle prompts to help you begin.
starting is the hardest part. quietfocus makes it easier.
coming soon for iphone and ipad
quietfocus is a pomodoro timer designed for minds that resist starting. it combines structured focus intervals with mindfulness techniques that help you transition from distraction to presence.
instead of just counting down minutes, quietfocus guides you into focus. a one-minute "shift focus" exercise uses concrete sensory prompts to anchor you in the present moment before you begin.
no gamification, no streaks, no social features. just a calm space to do one thing at a time.
don't think about the whole task. pick one specific, small thing. hold it in your mind. that's the only thing that exists right now.
commit to just 5 minutes. after that, you can stop. but chances are, once you start, you'll keep going. the hardest part is always beginning.
movement creates energy, and energy makes it easier to start. stretch, walk, shake your hands. your body primes your brain for focus.
a guided transition from scattered attention to presence. concrete sensory prompts like "find three things that are blue" or "feel your feet on the floor" bring you into the moment.
use the shift focus exercise or one of the starting strategies to transition from distraction to presence. just one minute can change everything.
tap the timer ring to begin your focus session. the visual ring fills as time passes. when it's done, take your break.
focus sessions alternate with short breaks. after four sessions, take a longer break. the app handles the rhythm so you can focus on the work.
customize focus, short break, and long break durations to match your rhythm
guided "shift focus" exercise with sensory prompts to anchor you before each session
from dark mode to ocean, forest, evening glow, and more. find the mood that helps you focus
sound and visual notifications when sessions end. never miss a break or a return to focus
full support for norwegian and english throughout the app
no subscriptions, no hidden fees. pay once and the app is yours forever
our attention is fragmented by design. notifications, tabs, feeds. the modern environment trains us to skim surfaces rather than go deep. over time, this weakens our ability to sustain focus on a single task.
the pomodoro technique works because it makes focus finite. you're not committing to hours of work, just 25 minutes. that boundary makes starting easier and sustaining effort possible.
adding mindfulness to the process goes further. by anchoring your attention in the present moment before you begin, you're not just managing time. you're training your mind to be where your body is.
everything you do in the app is stored only locally on your device. we have no servers storing your information, and we have no access to data on your device.
your focus sessions are completely private and yours alone.
"the ability to concentrate for a sustained period is a skill that must be trained, and it's being undermined by a world designed for distraction." — cal newport
14 days free, then one payment — try quietfocus with full access for 14 days. if it helps, a single one-time purchase unlocks the app forever. no subscriptions, no recurring charges.