# FocusPocus - Timer — A quiet pomodoro timer

> A private, ad-free Pomodoro timer with task management and Live Activity. (iPhone/iPad app by Estefania Tarantini.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspocus-timer/id6782893028 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Estefania Tarantini](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782893030)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspocus-timer/id6782893028/reviews.md

## What is FocusPocus?

A quiet pomodoro timer.
Focus for 25 minutes, then take a real break. FocusPocus runs on your iPhone with no account, no tracking, your tasks stay on your device.

The technique is older than you think. Francesco Cirillo wrote it down in the late '80s using a tomato-shaped kitchen timer. The math hasn't changed: focus for 25, break for 5, repeat four times, take a longer break. FocusPocus handles the timing so you can do the focusing.

What's inside:
— Three modes (pomodoro, short break, long break) with sounds you can mute
— A tappable task list. Add what you're working on, mark them done as you go.
— Pomodoro count per task — estimate how many sessions you'll need and watch the count
— Notes per task with checkable sub-items
— Eight color palettes plus a custom picker — pick a mood for your focus
— Native iOS Live Activity. Your timer lives on the Dynamic Island and lock screen so you never lose track. Pause and skip from the Dynamic Island without unlocking.
— "Yesterday" page-flip: tap the date to start a new day. Unfinished tasks carry forward, completed ones drop.
— Session history with stats — focused minutes per day, weekly trends, top tasks.

What's not inside:
— No account
— No tracking
— No ads
— No upsells

Made by one person who needed it. If it helps you focus, you've already gotten what it was made for.

## Key features

- Pomodoro, short break, and long break modes
- Tappable task list with completion tracking
- Task-specific Pomodoro counts
- Notes with sub-items per task
- Customizable color palettes
- Native iOS Live Activity integration
- Session history and statistics


## Frequently asked questions about FocusPocus

### Does FocusPocus have ads?

No, FocusPocus is completely ad-free. The developer explicitly states that there are no ads included in the application.

### What devices does FocusPocus support?

FocusPocus is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to run natively on these iOS devices.

### How often is FocusPocus updated?

The latest version of FocusPocus was released on July 17, 2026, indicating recent development. The app is updated to ensure reliability and introduce new features.

### Is FocusPocus free to use?

Yes, FocusPocus is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or upsells, making all features accessible without cost.

### What is the age rating for FocusPocus?

FocusPocus has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages and contains no mature content.

### Does FocusPocus require an account or track user data?

No, FocusPocus does not require an account and does not track user data. All tasks and information are kept locally on your device for maximum privacy.

### Can I use FocusPocus offline?

Yes, FocusPocus is designed to work offline. Since it does not require an account or tracking, you can use its timer and task management features without an internet connection.

### What are the benefits of using FocusPocus's Live Activity?

The Live Activity feature allows your timer to be visible on the Dynamic Island and lock screen. You can pause or skip sessions directly from these areas without unlocking your device, ensuring uninterrupted focus.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-07-17

Drag to reorder tasks. grab the little handle on the left of any task and drop it wherever fits — no more re-adding to change the order.
A fresh moleskine dotted-paper background in the palette picker. the hamburger menu, back links, and page titles now speak all 8 languages.

If the app helped you focus, the app store may quietly ask you to leave a review. one tap, no leaving the app.

### 1.2 — 2026-07-14

focuspocus now speaks eight languages: english, português, español, français, deutsch, italiano, 日本語, and 简体中文.

 pick your language from the globe icon in the top-right, or let the app match your system.

 also new: a "what's new" card that pops up after future updates so you know what changed.

### 1.1 — 2026-07-08

new app icon — the dusk purple gradient you see when you open the app, now on your home screen too.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-03

No release notes.

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