
Focus Timer: Back to Basics
Minimalist Pomodoro for study
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$4.99
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A minimalist focus timer for work and study, with adjustable Pomodoro-style focus and rest intervals. Works offline, with no ads, accounts or subscriptions.
Back to Basics keeps your timer on one screen, with a clear countdown and just the controls you need for reading, writing and desk work.
When a focus period ends, rest starts automatically. Every fourth completed focus is followed by a longer rest. You choose when to start the next focus.
Make the timing yours
Choose focus, short rest and long rest durations from 1 to 180 minutes. Defaults are 20 minutes of focus, 5 minutes of rest and 15 minutes of long rest. Changes apply to your next focus and its rest.
Stay in control
Pause, resume or stop your timer. Completion alerts follow your device's notification settings. While charging, turn your phone sideways for a larger desk view with the app open.
Keep it simple
The app keeps your active timer and preferences on your device. It works offline after installation, with no statistics, streaks, task lists or session history.
Buy once
Pay once, with no recurring charge. Installation and store purchases can require an internet connection. Purchases are handled by the App Store.
Support: https://getbacktobasics.app/support/
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What's New in Focus Timer
1.0.3
November 1, 2026
- Desk view: rotate to landscape for a larger, manual desk timer. - Keep-awake now applies to the running timer, so the screen stays on while a session runs. - Cleaner Live Activity, Dynamic Island and StandBy timer views.
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