# Tamatem: Pomodoro & App Block — Pomodoro Timer & Focus Shield

> Pomodoro Timer & Focus Shield (iPhone/iPad app by Abdelraouf Sabri.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tamatem-pomodoro-and-app-block/id6767278909 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Abdelraouf Sabri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895291790)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0.1 · 192 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-10-04
- Data updated: 2026-10-28

## What is Tamatem?

You've tried the focus apps. You've also tapped "Ignore" on every gentle reminder they ever sent you. So did we — and that's exactly why we built Tamatem.

The name literally means "tomatoes" in Arabic — a quiet nod to the little kitchen timer that started the Pomodoro Technique. But we wanted something stricter. Something that would actually hold us to our word when we said "one more hour, I promise."

— What makes Tamatem different —

War Mode (Premium)
The feature we're proudest of, and the one most apps are too polite to ship. Once you enter War Mode, Tamatem locks the door behind you using Apple's Screen Time. No quick peek. No tap-to-skip. No "just this once." Only you, your work, and the timer counting down. Built for the deadlines you cannot miss — the ones where hiding your phone in another room isn't enough anymore. The regular Pomodoro timer stays free.

Focus Shield, powered by Screen Time
Choose the apps that pull you away — Instagram, TikTok, games, whatever breaks your flow. During your focus sessions, Tamatem asks Screen Time to shield them, so they simply won't open until your session ends. Shield up to 3 apps for free; Premium removes the limit and adds whole app categories and all-day blocking. Your Screen Time data never leaves your device — we never see what you use, only that a shield is up.

Pomodoro, your rhythm
Pick your focus intervals, your breaks, your pace. Light sprints, deep hours, or extreme marathons — you set the shape of your day. Pause when life demands it. Skip the break when you're in flow. Stack sessions back-to-back.

Tasks tied to focus
Write down what actually matters today. Attach sessions to tasks and watch real progress accumulate, minute by honest minute.

Honest session stats, honest streaks
Daily, weekly, and monthly views of your own focus sessions — how long you sat with the timer, how many you finished, how your streak is holding. Streaks that reward showing up, not gaming the system. Premium adds the full-year view and Insights on when you focus best.

Sounds to steady you
Rain, deep ocean, white noise, gentle static — a library of ambient soundscapes you download once and play offline. Preview any sound for free; the full library comes with Premium.

Your backup, your iCloud (Premium)
Your data is encrypted on your device, then backed up to your own iCloud — not our servers, not our database. Restore on a new iPhone signed in to the same iCloud and Tamatem accounts. Delete whenever you want. It has always been yours.

Sign in the easy way
Google, Apple, or GitHub. One tap. No new password to forget.

— Who Tamatem is for —

Students studying for exams they actually care about
Developers and remote workers clawing back time from meeting overload
ADHD minds that thrive with firm, kind structure
Writers, designers, and makers doing the real work

— What we believe —

Focus is not a feeling you wait for. It is a skill you build, one honest session at a time. Rest is earned, and real. And your time is worth protecting like it matters — because it does.

Tamatem is new, and it's made by one person. If something breaks or could be better, tell us. We'll listen.

— Tamatem Premium —

Tamatem is free to use. Premium is an optional auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription; eligible plans may include a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, and the subscription renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings.

Terms of Use (Apple's standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Terms of Service: https://tamatem.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://tamatem.app/privacy

Questions or feedback: support@tamatem.app

Tamatem is not affiliated with or endorsed by Francesco Cirillo, who developed the Pomodoro Technique.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tamatem Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Tamatem Premium Yearly | $74.99 | per year |
| Tamatem Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Tamatem Premium Yearly | $74.99 | per year |


## Is Tamatem safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Tamatem.

## Is Tamatem legit?

Tamatem: Pomodoro & App Block has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Tamatem is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.10.7 — 2026-10-26

• Your Premium stays with you through every update, with nothing to restore.
• Your timer finishes on time with your phone locked, and tells you the moment a session ends.
• Finish Just Five Minutes your way: keep going or stop and celebrate, right from your widget or lock screen.

### 2026.10.6 — 2026-10-12

• Your timer finishes on time with your phone locked, and tells you the moment a session ends.
• Finish Just Five Minutes your way: keep going or stop and celebrate, right from your widget or lock screen.
• Reach our team from Help & Support or your subscription screen, with every detail we need to help.
• Choose what you share in one clear step when you first set up Tamatem.

### 2026.10.4 — 2026-10-09

• Write and edit tasks smoothly, with the keyboard staying put while you type.
• See every Premium price and renewal term at full size before you choose.
• Manage your subscription right from the plan comparison screen.

### 2026.10.3 — 2026-10-07

• Your Premium follows you across the app and website with the same account.
• Compare monthly and annual plans in a clearer Premium paywall.
• Find your subscription and manage it from the app or website.

### 2026.10.2 — 2026-10-05

• Analytics stays off until you say yes, from the very first launch
• Privacy settings explain exactly what we collect, in plain words
• Call our support team straight from the Terms and Privacy pages with one tap
• Your daily motivation line speaks the language you chose

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