Cadence AI Focus
Pomodoro Study & Focus Timer
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
New: animated timer themes, Fitness interval workouts and a plantable island. Plus 6 focus methods, AI Coach and wind-down.
CadenceAI — Not another Pomodoro app.
Your brain doesn't work like everyone else's. Answer 4 quick questions, get a focus method matched to how you actually work, and an AI Coach that learns from every session.
6 FOCUS METHODS
• Pomodoro 25/5 (free), Deep 50/10, Ultradian 90/20, Flowtime, Custom, Animedoro 50/20
• 5-minute starter tip when getting started feels impossible
ANIMATED TIMER THEMES
Pick how your timer looks: the signature progress ring or a growing plant (both free), or Pro themes — hourglass, candle, water, rocket, mountain, and an evolving pixel pet that grows the more you focus.
FITNESS MODE
Interval workouts with work and rest rounds. Tabata free; HIIT, Stretch and fully custom intervals with Pro. Clear on-screen WORK/REST flips, plus alarms that still fire when your phone is locked.
WIND DOWN — NIGHT MODE
• Rain scene free; Pro sleep and breathing scenes with curated soundscapes
• Guided 4-7-8 breathing; durations up to infinite
AI COACH
Weekly insights from your session data, smart method re-evaluation, best focus hours, distraction patterns, and daily goal tips.
SOUND MIXER + SPOTIFY (Pro)
12 built-in sounds, online library, mix up to 5 sounds, save presets. Spotify liked songs and playlists during focus.
CALENDAR AND SCHEDULING
Plan blocks for today or tomorrow, local reminders, sync to Calendar, import events as tasks.
APP BLOCKER
Block distracting apps during focus with Screen Time integration and custom shield.
STUDY ROOMS
Join with a 6-character code, live presence, chat, and shared focus energy.
GROWTH TREE & YOUR ISLAND
Plant a tree each session — it grows when you finish, wilts if you quit. Move the trees you earn onto your own isometric island, unlock new zones from Meadow to Summit at session milestones, and collect decorations as rewards.
SMART SESSIONS
Distraction tracking, +5 min extension, session journal, categories, daily goals, streaks, weekly score, Pro streak freezes.
WATCH, WIDGET AND LIVE ACTIVITIES
Apple Watch app, Dynamic Island, lock screen, home widget.
LEADERBOARDS AND LEVELS
Per-method global boards, Starter to Legend progression, achievement badges.
STATS AND TASKS
Heatmap, completion rates, CSV export. Link tasks to sessions. Pro: unlimited tasks.
CADENCE AI PRO — 7-DAY FREE TRIAL
All methods, AI Coach, full stats, calendar sync, app blocker, Spotify, unlimited sounds and tasks, 2 streak freezes per month.
16 LANGUAGES
Light/dark theme. Pro features are clearly marked throughout the app. Continue without an account — guest sessions sync in the cloud and merge automatically when you sign up or sign in. Optional account for leaderboard, study rooms, and Spotify. Sign in with email, Apple, or GitHub.
ALSO ON MAC
CadenceAI runs on Apple silicon Macs too. Your timer, ambient sounds, coach and stats sync through your account, and Cadence Pro works on every device. Pair the free Cadence companion to pause distracting sites in your browser while you focus.
Learn more at https://getcadenceai.app
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://getcadenceai.app/privacy
Download CadenceAI. Find the rhythm that fits your brain.
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• New: share a finished session as a card to Instagram, WhatsApp, X, TikTok, LinkedIn and more — three styles, one tap
• New: your focus session now syncs live across your devices — start on your Mac, keep going on your iPhone (same account)
• Fixed: the break soundscape no longer keeps playing after you tap “Continue focusing” or “Skip break”
• Performance improvements and bug fixes
The developer, Raul Alex Ratiu, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Usage Data
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Raul Alex Ratiu
- Size
- 50.7 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Cadence Pro Yearly $24.90
- Cadence Pro Monthly $4.99
- Cadence Pro Lifetime $79.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Alex Ratiu