Five Cookies, Five Stars
Cookies number one. Always. But Mr. Tapioca maybe… number two! Me actually enjoy studying with this app. Very cute, easy to use. Even Cookie Monster need brain food sometimes. Nom nom nom
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This app helps you focus by timing your work sessions with a virtual boba shop. It blocks distracting apps and rewards you with in-game currency to customize your shop. Enjoy break games and ambient soundscapes while building your boba collection.
✓Cozy focus timer with virtual boba shop
✓Real app blocking using Screen Time
✓Live Activity countdown
✓In-game currency for customization
✓Boba map of nearby shops
✓Study Squad for shared focus sessions
✓Break games and ambient soundscapes
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What's New in Mr. Tapioca
1.0.1
August 4, 2026
Bug fixes and polish. Fixed: skins and backgrounds you purchased couldn't be equipped. If you bought one, it's yours now, just open the Shop and tap Equip. Fixed: app blocking now shows the proper Mr. Tapioca shield instead of a plain grey screen. Fixed: Goal Cup progress no longer resets to 30 minutes when you reopen the app. Fixed: friend codes actually work, and your own code is now shown in the Squad tab so you can share it however you want. You can now swipe down on the little bar at the top of a menu to close it. Mr. Tapioca's eyes got a touch-up.
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What is Mr. Tapioca?
Mr. Tapioca is a focus timer application designed to help users concentrate on tasks by blocking distracting apps and providing a gamified experience with a virtual boba shop. It offers timed sessions, rewards, and ambient soundscapes to enhance productivity.
How does Mr. Tapioca block apps?
Mr. Tapioca utilizes Apple's Screen Time technology to block selected distracting applications during focus sessions. Once configured, these apps become unavailable until the session ends, ensuring uninterrupted work periods.
Can I use Mr. Tapioca offline?
The core focus timer and app blocking features of Mr. Tapioca are designed to function without an internet connection, allowing for focused work sessions even in offline environments. However, features like the boba map require internet access.
What are the break games in Mr. Tapioca?
Mr. Tapioca includes several simple games for breaks between focus sessions, such as Catch the Pearls, Boba Plinko, and Cup Pong. These games are designed to be quick and engaging diversions.
Does Mr. Tapioca have ads?
No, Mr. Tapioca is advertised as having no ads. The developer has stated that the app is free to download and does not contain advertisements.
What devices does Mr. Tapioca support?
Mr. Tapioca is currently supported on iPhone devices. It is designed to leverage features like Live Activity and Dynamic Island available on compatible iPhone models.
How often is Mr. Tapioca updated?
Mr. Tapioca was last updated on August 4, 2026, with version 1.0.1. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support from the developer.
What is the pricing for Mr. Tapioca?
Mr. Tapioca is free to download. While the core functionality is free, there are optional one-time purchases available for extra skins and backgrounds to support the developer.