Leave a Review Emphasis
Excellent time tracker and Productivity booster
I don't do a lot of app reviews but Emphasis is seriously impressive! This app has everything - from its sleek design to its endless customization options and user-friendly interface. It's like having a mini productivity sidekick right in your pocket. You know those days when you feel like you've blinked and hours have passed? Emphasis' sleek Pomodoro timer keeps me on track and focused.
And further, for different kinds of tasks, I’ve set up custom timers and chimes. For example, I’ve added an “I can do anything for 5-minutes” timer here. Anytime I’m not feeling productive, or procrastinating, I simply tell myself that I’ll do it for 5 minutes and turn on this timer, before I know it, I’m deep into work, and making progress.
I've tried many Pomodoro apps and even owned a physical timer, but none of those are easy to stick to. Each one of them has one limitation or the other. This is the first app that I've stuck to using for a month, and keep coming back to.
With the calendar view, you can quickly review how you spend your time, complete with neat pie charts that break it down.
I would strongly recommend keeping the widget on the Home Screen. It reminds me how I want to spend my time.Show less-engago-
Best Pomodoro app for me, hands down.
There is something about the graphical countdown, rather than a numerical countdown timer, that works perfectly in sync with my brain. I have an unhealthy obsession with time and I love how this so,how strips it away and lets me focus on the work to be done in a chunk of time. I’ve tried Pomodoro and tons of other apps but nothing clicked like this one. I also love the tracking capability, and how it syncs between my iPad mini and iPhone. I use an iPad mini for running this app, and then have my phone free for productivity.Show lessTypodontist
great app BUT…
amazing app. super aesthetic and minimalistic which allows me to just focus. my critique is that it doesn’t count time spent after the timer is done. i often study past my set time (usually 25 minutes) because i get into a groove and i want to ride it out. but the overtime doesn’t get counted in my stats.
otherwise, this app is a 5/5Show lessAnonymous Google Doc Lover
Simple and elegant
Came here after trying other apps like Focus but they didn’t feel very “at-home” on iOS. I feel like Emphasis has a great design that has an iOS aesthetic, and works well. One thing that would be great is if it had live activities and synced across devices.Mike3292
Must Have for Students
I started using Emphasis in 2021, and I have loved it ever since. I thought this would be just another timer, but boy was I wrong! In this app, you can customize your pomodoro ratio and also change the timer ringtone. I also love no ads when studying and changing the theme. Stellar job Emphasis!Create with Lexi
A necessity for the committed student
I have been using Emphasis for approximately two years and consider it an essential part of my study plan. The app is simple and intuitive, keeps you on track, and ensures that you observe the necessary breaks from maximum brain function. I highly recommend this app for anyone engaged in extensive bouts of studyingShow lessRod Rosa
Good for focusing!
I just started using this app because I’ve had a hard time studying for school and I wanted to try a different method out. A friend recommended it to me and I think it’s awesome so far. Definitely give it a try if you’re even a little interested!MaydayParadeGal
Wonderful! Streamlined display and easy to use
The simplicity of the display is amazing; there’s nothing there to distract or confuse or overwhelm. The “pie” display for time is awesome. The ease of use is just wonderful, too; this app (or at least, its developer) just “gets it.” I only used the app for about 4 or 5 days before I decided it was definitely worth paying for it. I struggle with regulating attention and maintaining focus, especially when at work, and have tried a number of different apps to help keep me organized and/or on track; this app is for sure one of my favorites.Show lessA HW
I would recommend
I would recommend this app, honestly the app really helps out with my focus and my reading plan I’ve been trying to get my reading improved and this app has really did it!Sky I love it!
simple and to the point!
I don’t really care for the fancy, multiple features that most pomodoro apps have so this is a perfect fit! minimalistic and no unnecessary features 👍🏽 if there was anything to add, its just an aesthetic idea i have. since you have the option to change the color theme, maybe add an option to change the font theme? just a small detail but it’d be cool to have!
edit: another feature i think would be cool is to have a timer widget that shows how much time has elapsed while using your device. For example, if I’m using an app for my focus work, then i could see a moveable widget timer on the screen. Hopefully that makes sense!Show lessalexamb121997
