Most Pomodoro apps just count down and reset. This one records every session - what you worked on, how long, and when - then turns it into stats you can actually act on. Free to start.
No ads. No data harvesting. No dark patterns. No notifications begging you back. Built to give you your time back.
Why most timers fall short
A countdown timer is not enough
You finish sessions and forget what you did
Without tracking, your focus sessions vanish. You know you worked, but you can't tell yourself - or anyone else - what you actually accomplished. Session notes and categories fix that.
You have no idea if you're improving
Are you doing more focused work this week than last month? Without data, you're guessing. Charts, streaks, and weekly reports make your progress real and visible.
Your breaks aren't actually breaks
Scrolling your phone during a 'break' isn't recovery. Auto-cycling enforces real breaks - short ones to reset, long ones to recharge. You come back sharper every time.
Built for anyone who tracks time
Real scenarios, real results
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Developers & designers
Track deep work vs shallow work. See how many real coding hours you get each day versus meetings and Slack.
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Students & researchers
Tag sessions by subject. Build study streaks. Know exactly how many hours went into each topic.
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Remote workers & freelancers
Stay accountable without a manager. Weekly reports and session history show exactly what you accomplished.
The technique
How the Pomodoro Technique works
Developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, the Pomodoro Technique uses short, timed work intervals to fight distraction and burnout. It's deliberately simple, which is why it stuck.
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Pick one specific task
Not "work for an hour" - one concrete thing. Writing a function. Reading a chapter. Drafting the intro. Specificity defeats procrastination before the timer even starts.
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Set the timer to 25 minutes
The classic pomodoro length - long enough to get into the work, short enough that your brain holds attention without distraction loops kicking in. Custom lengths (45, 50, 90 min) work too once you build the muscle.
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Work until it rings, then break for 5 minutes
No tab switching, no Slack, no quick checks. If you get distracted, restart the pomodoro - that's the rule. The break is for moving, water, looking away from the screen. Not for scrolling.
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After 4 pomodoros, take a longer break
15-30 minutes. This is the recovery beat that lets you do the same thing tomorrow. Cycle through 4-pomodoro blocks across the day - that's a strong day of focused work.
Pricing
Start free, upgrade when you're ready
The core timer and habit tracker are free to use. The powerful features - categories, notes, analytics, reports and cloud sync - are Pro.
One subscription covers both tools. No ads. No data harvesting. Just tools that respect your time.
A tool, not a hook
Different from other Pomodoro apps
Most Pomodoro apps want to keep you coming back - streak shame, notifications, gamification. Quiet Control helps you build the 25/5 habit, then steps out of the way. Use it daily while the rhythm is forming; come back occasionally to re-anchor. The success metric is your focus, not your session count.
FAQ
Common questions
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. You work in focused 25-minute intervals (called "pomodoros") separated by 5-minute breaks. After four pomodoros you take a longer 15-30 minute break. It's simple, repeatable, and well-suited to anyone who struggles with sustained focus.
The classic length is 25 minutes of focused work followed by a 5-minute break. The right length depends on the work though - many people use 50/10 cycles for deeper tasks. The timer here lets you customize focus and break durations to match how your brain actually works.
Most Pomodoro apps just count down and reset - your focus history disappears the moment the bell rings. This one records every session with optional categories and notes, then turns it into stats you can review weekly. Over time you get a clear picture of where your real focused hours actually go.
No. Open the timer and start immediately. Sessions save locally in your browser. Sign in with Google only when you want cloud sync or Pro features.
Cloud sync, focus categories, session notes, daily goals, detailed analytics with focus heatmaps, weekly email reports, session history, and CSV export. Try free for 3 days.
Yes. Install it as an app on iOS (Share > Add to Home Screen) or Android. Works fully offline and syncs when you're back online with Pro.
Related guides
If you're a student tracking hours by subject, the dedicated study timer is built for exam-prep flows and per-subject streaks. If you're a knowledge worker fighting for focused hours against meetings and Slack, the deep work timer goes deeper on peak-hours analysis and the deep vs shallow work split.
The other half of Quiet Control
A free Habit Tracker to match your focus
Quiet Control is a system, not just a timer. Alongside this Pomodoro-based timer you get a free Habit Tracker for the daily routines that compound around your focus - water, reading, exercise, anything you want to keep up. Together they show where your focus goes and whether your days are moving you toward what you actually want. One account, one subscription, both tools.
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Weekly grid (month with Pro)
Tap a day to check off a habit and see your whole week at a glance. The full month view unlocks with Pro.
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Streaks with rest days
Build streaks without the guilt. Planned rest days keep the streak alive instead of breaking it.
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Templates & per-week targets
Start in one tap with 6 starter packs. Set a target you can actually hit, like 5 of 7.