Focused Work - Pomodoro Timer
Time Management, Focus & ADHD
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"A simple, but valuable utility for creating timed focus sessions of productivity." - MacStories
"Focused Work helps you stay on track better than ever" - iMore
"Focused Work makes it easy to create and manage Focused Sessions." - 9to5Mac
"A tool that helps overcome that first step." - Knapsack
Focused Work is a powerful timer that helps you focus and be productive.
It's purpose-built for people who want to focus for long periods and struggle with this.
Add structure to your day with "Focus Sessions" that encourage you to complete goals, tasks, and help you divide your time into Focus, Break, and Prepare stages.
Pick from a selection of templates, including a simple timer, Pomodoro - inspired by the Pomodoro Technique, Flowmodoro - inspired by the Flowtime Technique, and other various sessions.
You can also create repeatable sessions specifically tailored to your needs. Add stages, set time limits, and much more.
Ultimately, Focused Work helps you be more accountable by reminding you to focus, reflect, and build healthy productivity habits by completing various daily goals.
**Core Features**
· A simple, powerful timer that keeps you on-task
Choose what to focus on. Start the timer. Get stuff done!
· Curated Basic Sessions to get started
Run a Pomodoro session, Flowmodoro session, or even just a simple timer
· Create Focus Sessions
Tailor them to your needs with a plethora of configurable options
· Reminders
Be reminded to stay focused, when to take breaks, and also to start a focus session!
· Reflection
Track what went well for you during your focus session and what you can improve upon
· Scratch Pad
Jot down thoughts that come to mind during your session and return to them after
· Daily Goals
Completing your daily focus goals earns you a streak and helps you form healthy productivity habits
· Statistics & Charts
Review recent productivity across the past week, month, and year
· Block Distractions
Select apps and websites you want to restrict access to during a session
· In-app Shortcuts Automation
Automatically perform actions as you progress through your session, such as turning on Focus
· Link with Toggl Track
Explore advanced time tracking by linking with Toggl to create time entries, assign projects and tags
· Productivity Export
Export completed sessions in CSV format
**Mac Features**
Focused Work is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with extensive support for each platform;
· Interactive Widgets
Control your session, view daily goals, and start a session from the Desktop
· Spotlight Search
Quick start and interact with sessions from search
· App Shortcuts & Siri
Start and interact with a session via various shortcuts that can also be linked together
· Session Alerts on all devices
Start a session on one device and receive update alerts on others with Focused Work installed
· iCloud Syncing
Sync productivity stats & created sessions between devices
· Privacy Focused
Your data is securely stored and managed via iCloud. No account registration.
· And much more!
Start a session from the Share Sheet, style the Timer, Widgets, App Icon, Keyboard Shortcuts, VoiceOver, Low Power Mode, Drag & Drop, Dark Mode themes, Quick Actions, Sidebar Navigation, URL Schemes, Menu Bar Timer
If you have any questions, please reach out to focusedworkapp@michaeltigas.com.au
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more Thank you for using Focused Work!
This update adds support for the latest version of macOS, including minor bug fixes.
We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :)
5.2 9 Jul
Thank you for using Focused Work in 2025!
This update improves support for the latest version of macOS, including minor bug fixes.
We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :)
5.1.4 02/06/2025
Today Focused Work turns *four* years old, and we wanted to thank you for using it in 2024!
This update adds support for the latest version of macOS.
We hope you find it super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :)
5.1 12/09/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Designed for macOS Sonoma
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
This update also includes a few minor bug fixes.
5.0.45 18/07/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Designed for macOS Sonoma
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
This update also includes a few minor bug fixes.
5.0.44 09/07/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Designed for macOS Sonoma
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
This update also fixes a few issues, and;
- Overlay Alerts: Displayed alerts now automatically dismiss after 20 seconds
- Incorrect text in some places
- A random crash on launch
5.0.43 02/07/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Designed for macOS Sonoma
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
This update also fixes a few issues;
• Focus Session: Added a Play icon to the Start Session button
• Sessions: Long session names now show across two lines
• Session Groups: Fixed an issue where renaming a group wouldn't correctly save
• Blocklists: Fixed an issue that didn't correctly apply a blocklist to a running session
• Misc: Improved large button text visibility in Dark Mode
5.0.33 01/03/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Designed for macOS Sonoma
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
This update also fixes a few issues;
• Sound: Fixed an issue where the alerts slider wouldn't correctly adjust its volume
5.0.31 26/02/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Designed for macOS Sonoma
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
This update also fixes a few issues;
• All Sessions: Fixed an issue where starting a created session wouldn't correctly set the session or stage goals
5.0.29 20/02/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Designed for macOS Sonoma
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
This update also fixes a few issues;
• Basic Session: "Structured" now calculates Focus stage duration after allocated Break & Prepare stage time
• Session Editor: Fixed an issue where Review Structure wasn't correctly set on a copied session
• Session Editor: Fixed an issue where creating a new session while using another created session as the template wouldn't correctly appear in the list
5.0.28 20/02/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Designed for macOS Sonoma
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
This update also fixes a few issues;
• Blocklists: Fixed an issue where you couldn't add multiple websites when creating a blocklist
• Misc: Fixed an issue where the Focused Work Pro screen may appear on app launch for Mac users after updating to Focused Work 5
5.0.26 17/02/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Designed for macOS Sonoma
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
This update also fixes a few issues;
• Focus Session tab: Added menu options to perform actions such ask skipping / restarting a stage when the session is paused
• Start Next Stage: Increased max duration when setting a time limit
• Flowmodoro: Improved Flowmodoro break popover description
5.0.22 12/02/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Designed for macOS Sonoma
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
This update also fixes a few issues;
• Misc: Improved styling of various buttons
5.0.20 10/02/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Designed for macOS Sonoma
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
What's New
• Recent Sessions: Added an Edit button to select and delete multiple sessions
This update also fixes a few issues;
• Basic Sessions: Fixed an issue where Focus stages were incorrectly calculated for the Structured session
• Shortcuts: Fixed stage automation titles when adding the name of a shortcut
• Adjust Timer: You can now adjust the total duration for the current stage beyond its intended length, for basic sessions like Pomodoro and Structured
• Misc: Added Redeem Code button to Focused Work Pro screen
• Start Review: Fixed an issue that prevented starting a custom flexible session for Focused Work Pro users
• Sessions: Fixed an issue that prevented starting a Flowmodoro or custom flexible session for Focused Work Pro users
• Shortcuts: Fixed a shortcuts bug when starting a session, for users who upgraded from Focused Work 4
• Sound: Reduced default timer volume by 30%
• Timer tab: Added slight shadow to Start Session button
• Productivity tab: Section backgrounds now appear correctly in Dark Mode
• Misc: Minor padding issues
5.0.17 07/02/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Designed for macOS Sonoma
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
This update also fixes a few issues;
• Timer: Fixed an issue where the timer would still be tappable if a session hadn't yet started
• Timer: Improved font scaling when adjusting window size
• Timer: Dynamically hide UI elements when window size is adjusted
• All Sessions: Fixed an issue where created groups are not visible when the screen is loaded
• Continue Session: Made overlay scrollable to handle small screen sizes
• Toggl: Fixed an endless loop when adjusting selected tags
• Toggl: Archived projects will no longer appear in the list of selectable projects
• Misc: Show toolbar Done buttons in a consistent position
• Misc: Reduced default & minimum window size
• Misc: Fixed an issue where the review banner would appear when returning to the app mid-session
5.0.13 29/01/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Designed for macOS Sonoma
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
This update also fixes an issue;
• Banners: Fixed an issue where a dismissed banner would be hidden after a couple seconds delay
5.0.12 26/01/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Designed for macOS Sonoma
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
This update also fixes an issue;
• Adjust Timer: Fixed a crash when clicking the Hours / Minutes labels
5.0.11 25/01/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Designed for macOS Sonoma
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
This update also fixes a few issues;
• Flowmodoro: Added loading indicator to the Start Break button
• Blocking: Fixed invalid website blocking url
• Productivity: Fixed an issue where a completed session wouldn't appear in the charts
• Productivity: Fixed an issue where too many completed sessions would appear in the Recent Sessions / Scratch Pads sections
• Blocking: Fixed an issue where apps and websites were not excluded from blocking if Exclude Breaks was enabled on Mac
• Focus Session tab: Reduce excessive popover height on Mac
• Focus Session tab: Reduce width of Stages / Timer / Configure top bar on Mac
5.0.10 22/01/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Designed for macOS Sonoma
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
This update also fixes a few issues;
• Session Editor: Stages now show their correct icon
• Session Editor: Fixed an issue where dismissing a newly created session would show an error
• All Sessions: Fixed an issue where starting a session from the All Sessions screen wouldn't automatically switch to the Focus Session tab
5.0.7 19/01/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Designed for iOS 17
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget & Live Activity
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
This update also fixes an issue where accessing the Recent Sessions or Scratch Pads screen may trigger a crash.
5.0.6 18/01/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Beautiful New Design
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
5.0.5 16/01/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Beautiful New Design
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
5.0.2 13/01/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Beautiful New Design
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
5.0.1 13/01/2024
Welcome to Focused Work 5
- Beautiful New Design
A brand new redesigned app that helps you be super productive each day.
- Over 100 Improvements
A touch of love in almost every single corner of Focused Work.
- Flexible Sessions
Start the timer and take breaks when you need, and freely adjust time limits.
- Flowmodoro
Start the timer and focus for as long as possible. Breaks are determined by how long you focus.
- Basic Sessions
Five new default focus sessions. Pomodoro, Flowmodoro, Standard Timer, Flexible Timer, and Structured.
- New Timer Widget
Keep an eye on the most important details, with actions to progress through your session.
- And so much more...
Check out the complete list in Settings → What's New.
5.0 12/01/2024
Thank you for using Focused Work!
This update includes minor bug fixes.
4.2.15 09/09/2023
Thank you for using Focused Work!
This update adds support for the latest version of macOS, including minor bug fixes.
We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :)
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