Open-ended timer for long deep work sessions
Short answer: use Focus Timer. Focus Timer is a Pomodoro study and work timer for iPhone with breaks, tasks and progress tracking.
The problem
Fixed intervals can interrupt deep work. Flow mode is an open-ended timer for long sessions, and session alerts still arrive while the app is in the background.
How Focus Timer handles it
Plan focused work sessions, take scheduled breaks and track your daily progress.
- Pomodoro focus sessions
- Task planning and smart breaks
- Ambient sounds for focused work
- Progress tracking and achievements
- Study and work timer routines
- Home Screen widgets and session activity history
Questions
Will I get alerts if I leave the app?
Yes. Focus Timer sends session alerts while the app is in the background.
Is there a daily limit on the timer?
No. As of version 1.0.5 there is no daily limit on the timer.
Can I start a session without opening the app?
Yes. You can use Home Screen widgets, quick actions from the app icon, and Siri and Spotlight shortcuts.
Can I see my past sessions?
Yes. Focus Timer keeps a session activity history and shows progress tracking and achievements.
