Focused Work - Pomodoro Timer 4+
Study + Time Management
Michael Tigas
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
"A simple, but valuable utility for creating timed focus sessions of productivity." - MacStories
"Focused Work helps you stay on track better than ever" - iMore
"A tool that helps overcome that first step." - Knapsack
Focused Work is a powerful timer that helps you have highly productive days.
Inspired by the Pomodoro Technique, it’s purpose-built for people who want to focus for long periods of time.
You can create repeatable Focus Sessions that are structured to tackle any kind of task or goal, comprised of Work, Break, and Planning stages.
It helps you be more accountable, reminds you to focus, reflect, and build healthy productivity habits by completing daily goals.
**Core Features**
· A simple timer that keeps you on-task
Pick a task. Start the timer. Get stuff done!
· Customise your Focus Sessions for Deep Focus
Add structure with Work, Break, and Planning stages, so you can always work at your best
· Run sessions for Daily Tasks, or Focus Techniques
Tailor sessions for study, mindfulness, and work tasks. Or timed configurations like Pomodoro and Ultradian.
· Reminders
Set reminders to start a session when you get to work, and be reminded to stay on-task during a session
· Reflection
Briefly journal at the end of each session to learn from your productivity habits, and what you can improve for next time
· Daily Goals & Streaks
Complete daily productivity goals that help you form healthy habits over time
· Block distracting Apps & Websites
Restrict access to apps & websites during a session or during particular stages, to avoid breaking focus
· Advanced time tracking with Toggl Track
Assign Projects and Tags to sessions for a deeper analysis on how you're spending your time
**Ecosystem Features**
Focused Work is available on iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey, offering extensive support for each platform;
· Floating Timer
Always show the timer above other apps, with Picture-in-Picture mode
· Automatically turn on Focus
Trigger shortcuts as you progress through a session; such as turning on Focus to silence alerts
· Siri Shortcuts
Control your session with Siri. Start, Pause, Skip, Restart.
· Session Alerts on all devices
Start a session on Mac, and receive update alerts on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
· iCloud Syncing
Work from iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Created sessions and productivity stats will be available on all devices.
· Start a session from other apps
Start a session from the Share Sheet, Services, Reminders, or any Task Manager app
· Style the Timer, Widgets, and Icon
Customise the app to fit your style, and blend the widgets into your Home Screen
· Productivity Export
Export completed sessions in CSV format
· Privacy Focused
Your data is securely stored and managed via iCloud. No account registration.
· More goodies across the platforms
Keyboard Shortcuts, VoiceOver, Split View & Slide Over, Low Power Mode, Drag & Drop, Dark Mode themes, Quick Actions, Sidebar Navigation, URL Schemes, Menu Bar Timer, Alfred automation
If you have any questions, please reach out to focusedworkapp@michaeltigas.com.au
Privacy Policy: https://focusedwork.app/privacypolicy/
Terms of Use: https://focusedwork.app/termsofuse/
What’s New
Version 4.2.6
Improvements
- Fixed an issue where Focused Work Pro was not correctly displayed as active in Settings
Ratings and Reviews
I love this app!
I love this, I use it every day.
There is just one thing. When I am focused and doing the focused things - these infernal reminders to focus that require me to stop focusing to shut them off are no bueno. And there is no easy way to stop them. I turned them off on one of my devices, but struggling to figure out where to do it on the mac desktop. Please make that an optional thing - that someone has to select to use instead of being automatically set up. It's awful. I have ADD and superfocus when I can FINALLY get myself into the zone.. and it actually disrupts my ability to stay in that state.
Developer Response ,
Thank you for the kind review, really appreciated!
It's possible to turn off particular alerts on the Mac app via the Preferences screen. Once the Focused Work app is opened, in the top left corner of your screen click the "Focused Work" menu button, then "Preferences". A new screen will appear where you can turn off the Distraction Awareness alerts. If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out at focusedworkapp@michaeltigas.com.au. Cheers!
A game changer for this ADHDer, until the Pro feature pay wall
I have been using this app with SO MUCH success the past few months. As someone with ADHD, task initiation for those BIG projects with multiple steps can be mentally paralyzing to start so having timed sprints to get the ball rolling has been huge for my productivity.
That being said, I’ve been so disappointed with the performance of the app recently. I never had issues with glitches before, but noticed the free features of the app freezing or just not working ever since I noticed a pay wall on Pro features was introduced. It’s hard to identify if this is broader iOS performance throttling for my iPhone 12 Pro or specific to the app, but the fact that my issues started when some free features (like being able to name my sessions because my ADHD means that visual reminders to stay focused are incredibly important) were put behind a pay wall has put a bad taste in my mouth.
i love this app so much!!
Ive been looking for an app just like this one for a while cuz i got tired of setting up the same routine every time i wanna start a focus session so thank u so much for making this app.
I had a bit of an issue with the notifications, when i started a session i got way into it i didn’t notice when the break time started and didn't find any options of change how strong the alarm vibration can be also the alarm sound isn’t loud enough. please fix this i really really enjoy this app and it helped me a lot with procrastination
Developer Response ,
Hey, thank you so much for the support! ☺️ That's awesome to hear the variation of focus sessions help you get started with your routine much sooner!
Regarding the notifications, if you tap Settings -> Sound there's a slider you can adjust for the Alerts volume to make them louder or quieter. This works separately from the volume of your device, so if you set your device to max volume the alert sounds should be pretty loud! 🔊🔊🔊
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Information
- Seller
- Michael Tigas
- Size
- 69.2 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 12.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease battery life.
- Copyright
- © 2023 Michael Tigas
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- Yearly Pro 3 $29.99
- Monthly Pro 3 $4.99
- Focused Work Pro Lifetime $69.99
- Little Tip $0.99
- Massive Tip $19.99
- Large Tip $9.99
- Medium Tip $4.99
- Small Tip $1.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
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