Marinara Timer
Focus: timeboxing. Shares pomodoro and timer with Pomofocus. A web app, not a website. Free (Pomofocus: Freemium). Rated 4.4 (Pomofocus: 4.6).
Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit
Website
Pomofocus
A simple, free Pomodoro timer that runs in your browser.
Rating
4.6 / 5
Pricing
Freemium
Difficulty
Beginner
Works on
Web
Built with love by Shushant Lakhyani. Building bestproductivityresources.com
What is Pomofocus?
Pomofocus is a clean online Pomodoro timer with focus, short break and long break modes. Add tasks, estimate how many Pomodoros each takes and tick them off as you go, all from a single browser tab with no install.
Pros: what Pomofocus does well
- Works instantly with no sign-up
- Built-in task list with Pomodoro estimates
- Customisable timer lengths and sounds
Cons: where it falls short
- Reports and integrations need the paid plan
- Browser tab must stay open
Who Pomofocus is for
Anyone who wants to try the Pomodoro technique without installing an app.
Who can skip it
People who already use a full focus app with timers built in.
Pomofocus alternatives
Not sold on Pomofocus? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.
KanbanFlow
Focus: kanban and time tracking. Shares pomodoro and tasks with Pomofocus. A web app, not a website. Adds Android and iOS. Rated 4.5 (Pomofocus: 4.6).
Web AppFree planWeb, Android
4.5Visit
e.ggtimer
Focus: countdown and alarm. Shares timer and pomodoro with Pomofocus. A web app, not a website. Free (Pomofocus: Freemium). Rated 4.4 (Pomofocus: 4.6).
Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit
LifeAt
Focus: ambience and workspace. Shares focus and pomodoro with Pomofocus. A web app, not a website. Adds Chrome. Rated 4.4 (Pomofocus: 4.6).
Web AppFree planWeb, Chrome
4.4Visit
Pomotroid
Focus: focus timer, desktop app and open source. Shares pomodoro with Pomofocus. A desktop app, not a website. Free (Pomofocus: Freemium). Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Same 4.6 rating.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit
Cuckoo
Focus: focus timer, remote teams and coworking. Shares pomodoro with Pomofocus. A web app, not a website. Free (Pomofocus: Freemium). Rated 4.5 (Pomofocus: 4.6).
Web AppFreeWeb
4.5Visit
Free alternatives to Pomofocus
Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.
hop
Focus: macos, menu bar and utilities. Shares pomodoro with Pomofocus. A Mac app, not a website. Free (Pomofocus: Freemium). Adds macOS. Rated 4.5 (Pomofocus: 4.6).
Mac AppFreemacOS
4.5Visit
StayFocusd
Focus: site blocker, time limits and chrome extension. Shares focus with Pomofocus. A browser extension, not a website. Free (Pomofocus: Freemium). Adds Chrome. Rated 4.5 (Pomofocus: 4.6).
Browser ExtensionFreeChrome
4.5Visit
vClock
Focus: alarm, stopwatch and countdown. Shares timer with Pomofocus. A web app, not a website. Free (Pomofocus: Freemium). Rated 4.4 (Pomofocus: 4.6).
Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit
BreakTimer
Focus: break reminder, rsi and eye strain. Also in Focus and Time Management, like Pomofocus. A desktop app, not a website. Free (Pomofocus: Freemium). Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Rated 4.5 (Pomofocus: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.5Visit
Rainy Mood
Focus: rain sounds, ambient sound and sleep. Shares focus with Pomofocus. Free (Pomofocus: Freemium). Adds iOS and Android. Rated 4.5 (Pomofocus: 4.6).
WebsiteFreeWeb, iOS
4.5Visit
Super Productivity
Focus: to-do list, time tracking and timeboxing. Also in Time Management and Focus, like Pomofocus. A desktop app, not a website. Free (Pomofocus: Freemium). Adds Linux, macOS and Windows. Rated 4.5 (Pomofocus: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeLinux, macOS
4.5Visit
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