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Cresqo. Study like a scholar. You sit down to study. Five minutes later, you're on TikTok. Cresqo fixes both ends of that problem. A focus ritual that makes starting effortless. A shield that blocks the apps that pull you in. A weekly check-in that notices what you can't see. SILENCE THE NOISE Distractions don't ask permission. They arrive, take five minutes, and leave with thirty. Cresqo's Distraction Guard locks the apps, categories, and websites you choose for as long as your candle burns. Tap it once before you start. Forget it's there until your session ends. The most peaceful focus is the kind where the noise can't reach you. THE CANDLE RITUAL Every focus session begins with a single action: lighting the candle. It's a micro-commitment that signals to your brain: it's time. The candle burns while you work. When it goes out, your session is complete. Choose your rhythm: an uninterrupted session of any length, or the pomodoro cadence (work, break, work, break) in the same candle frame. THE ORACLE Every scholar needs someone in their corner. The Oracle is Cresqo's resident guide, a quiet, watchful presence who notices how you study, understands what holds you back, and checks in each week with honest, caring observations on your progress. Not judgment. Just clarity, delivered with kindness. BUILT FOR STUDENTS WHO PROCRASTINATE Cresqo uncovers your study archetype from the moment you begin: • The Drifter. You mean well. Starting is the hard part. • The Sprinter. You show up. Staying focused is where it falls apart. • The Wanderer. Your focus is real. Consistency is the missing piece. • The Scholar. You've built the habit. Now let's sharpen it. Your archetype shapes your plan, your Oracle's guidance, and your path forward. WHAT'S INSIDE • Distraction Guard: block apps, categories, and websites for the length of your session • Candle ritual focus timer with real-time burn • Pomodoro mode: work and break cycles inside the same candle ritual • Live Activity: your candle burns on the lock screen and Dynamic Island, even when the app is closed • Agenda organiser: subjects, projects and tasks in one place • Weekly Oracle check-ins on your focus patterns (Pro) • Focus analytics: session history, distraction patterns, focus rating • Cosmetic rewards earned through achievements • Daily streak for showing up. No shame for missing a day. FREE FOREVER. PRO IF YOU WANT MORE. Cresqo is free to use. Pro unlocks the Oracle's weekly check-ins and deeper cosmetic achievement tracks for students who want the full experience. 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime. WHO IS CRESQO FOR? University and high school students who want to study better, not just more. Students who've tried every productivity app and found them too rigid, too gamified, or too ugly to open. Students who romanticise deep, intentional study but struggle to make it a reality. If that's you, the Oracle has been waiting. Study like a scholar.