My Favourite Pomodoro Timers
One of the best things about the Pomodoro Technique is its simplicity—all you need is a timer.
This is how it works:
25 minutes of focused work (remove all distractions).
5-minute break.
Repeat 4 times, then take a longer break.
That’s it. These short sprints help you get into focus mode fast—and stay there.
Here are a few timers I recommend:
Pomofocus: Clean, free, and works in your browser.
Cuckoo: Great for remote teams and also free.
Forest: A paid app (small, one-off fee) that grows trees when you stay focused.
Focus Friend: A charming mobile app featuring a hand-drawn bean that knits socks! Free and paid options.
If you want to keep things analogue, a sand timer (hourglass) or kitchen timer works just as well.
What’s your go-to focus timer?
