# Tomoshibi: Deep Focus Timer — Study with me: calm & ambient

> Study with me: calm & ambient (iPhone/iPad app by Daishi Sugawara.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomoshibi-deep-focus-timer/id6788594457 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daishi Sugawara](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783803841)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-15
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomoshibi-deep-focus-timer/id6788594457/reviews.md

## What is Tomoshibi?

You're alone. But not lonely.

Tomoshibi is a quiet, candle-lit study room for the late-night hours — a calm place to focus, alone, together.

By night you light a candle; by day, a stick of incense. For as long as your light stays lit, that's tonight's work, quietly recorded. No badges, no nagging notifications. Just one small light, glowing beside you.

And somewhere out there, someone else is lighting theirs too. A stranger you'll never meet, sharing the same night. That quiet presence makes the hours feel a little less lonely.

FOR NIGHTS LIKE THESE
- Working on a side project after your day job
- Studying for a certification, quietly and steadily
- Giving yourself a little time on a tiring night
- Wanting to focus alone — without feeling completely alone

WHAT YOU CAN DO
- Light — a candle or incense to quietly track your focused time
- Everyone's Night — sense the lights of others glowing somewhere tonight
- Ambient sound — rain, the quiet of night, a distant campfire; choose tonight's backdrop
- Tonight's intention — write one line, then gently reflect at the end
- Nice work — send and receive a soft "nice work" with a stranger
- Your record — the nights you light quietly add up on your calendar

WHAT TOMOSHIBI LEAVES OUT — ON PURPOSE
- No leaderboards or rankings
- No guilt-tripping streaks that punish you for missing a day
- No trees, points, or games that turn focus into competition
- No video calls or real-name social

Tomoshibi isn't about competing. It's about quiet company. We'll never compare your pace to anyone else's.

LIGHT, AND MORE (TOMOSHIBI PREMIUM)
- All music (Lo-fi, Calm, Wa, and more — 6 genres)
- All ambient sounds (ocean, campfire, the quiet of night, and more)
- All backgrounds (9 themes + custom color with "Today's Mood")
- Pomodoro and interval timers
- Unlimited session history
- A monthly "Poem of Light" and a shareable card
- Offline playback

New here? Try Premium free for 7 days.

ABOUT SUBSCRIPTIONS
- Tomoshibi Premium (Monthly): $3.99 / month
- Tomoshibi Premium (Annual): $29.99 / year (about $2.49 / month)
- 7-day free trial included
- Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase
- Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
- Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings
- Terms of Use: https://tomoshibi.askwhite.jp/en/terms.html
- Privacy Policy: https://tomoshibi.askwhite.jp/en/privacy.html

No need for words. Just be here, in the same night.
Light one, gently — tonight, at your own pace.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $24.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-08-28

A gentler moment to share your thoughts,
even if you've just started.

• Slightly earlier prompt asking how the app feels
  to you
• If it has kept you company, a quick way to leave
  a rating; if not, an easy path to support

We hope the flame has been a quiet friend.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-07-29

Ensured removal of a track in Japanese Lo-fi
that carried a lingering tone.

• Excluded the affected track from the calm Japanese
  Lo-fi playlist
• If it had been previously downloaded, it is quietly
  cleared on next launch

A small tidy-up, for a quieter night.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-27

Small refinements for your quiet nights — polished
without disturbing the stillness.

• Fixed a rare issue where the same pitch would linger
  in some Japanese Lo-fi tracks
• Smoother transitions between tracks — refreshed the
  playback engine
• Reduced blank-activity states caused by brief network
  interruptions
• Added Terms of Use and Privacy Policy links to the
  subscription screen
• A gentle way to hear your thoughts, if the flame has
  kept you company
• Other small stability improvements

Thank you for lighting your flame with us.
See you again in the same night.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-12

No release notes.

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