Pokus vs Ready Freddy Routines

Pokus is the interval timer that keeps reminding you until you actually take your break. Set your focus and rest cycles, and Pokus will persistently alert you when it's time to stop — no more pushing through when you should rest. Dismiss a notification? Another one comes. Still going? It keeps reminding you. Pokus stays on your lock screen and Dynamic Island so you can't pretend you didn't see it. PERSISTENT REMINDERS THAT WORK - Alerts repeat until you respond — not just once - Live Activity on your lock screen — always visible - Dynamic Island shows time remaining - Can't dismiss, can't ignore, can't forget ACTIVITY PACING & ENERGY MANAGEMENT - Structure activity and rest to stay within your energy envelope - Prevent post-exertional malaise with timed rest periods - Ideal for ME/CFS, Long COVID, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain - Gentle but persistent — no more boom and bust cycles SCREEN BREAKS & EYE CARE - 20-20-20 rule for eye strain prevention - Ergonomic break reminders for desk workers - Microbreak intervals for long screen sessions BUILT FOR TIME BLINDNESS - Nagging reminders you genuinely cannot ignore - Simple interface — no complex planning, just start - Visual and haptic cues that cut through hyperfocus - Brain fog friendly ALWAYS IN VIEW - Lock screen widget stays visible - Dynamic Island countdown - Apple Watch support - No need to open the app FLEXIBLE INTERVALS - Classic 25/5 or fully custom cycles - Any focus and rest duration you want - Session time limits to prevent overwork - One tap to start your break SET GOALS & STAY ON TRACK - Set weekly or monthly time targets for any timer or tag - Track minimum, maximum, or range-based goals - Get warned before starting a session that would exceed a limit - See daily progress with charts and pace indicators ORGANIZE WITH TAGS - Group timers with color-coded tags - Link goals to tags for automatic tracking across timers - Filter sessions and analytics by tag TRACK YOUR PATTERNS - Visual charts of focus vs rest time - Daily, weekly, monthly insights - See your productivity rhythms and goal progress - Filter by specific timers or tags SYNCED EVERYWHERE - iCloud sync across devices - Custom timer icons and colors - Unlimited timers and tags - Automatic session history Perfect for: - Anyone with a chronic illness who needs activity pacing - People with ADHD and time blindness - Remote workers who skip breaks - Students in long study sessions - Desk workers needing ergonomic reminders - Anyone who dismisses regular alarms Try free, then unlock unlimited with a one-time purchase.

Ready Freddy makes routines easier to start, follow, and finish by planning backward from when you need to be done. Set a target finish time, add the tasks in your routine, and estimate how long each task will take. Ready Freddy automatically calculates when you need to start. If a future day will look different, adjust that scheduled routine ahead of time by adding or removing tasks or changing durations. Your planned start time updates for that day while your reusable routine stays intact. When it’s time to begin, follow your routine one task at a time with a live timer, optional reminders, spoken updates, and Live Activities that keep the current task visible. Use Ready Freddy for morning and evening routines, getting ready for work, chores, self-care, or any repeated part of your day. Ready Freddy helps you: • Build reusable routines from individual tasks • Give each task an estimated duration • Set a target finish time and see when you need to start • Schedule recurring routines by day of the week • Add one-off routines to your calendar • Customize future occurrences without changing the original routine • See today’s scheduled routines in one place • Follow a step-by-step timer while a routine is active • Get optional reminders when the current task is due or overdue • Keep the current task visible with Live Activities • Hear optional spoken timing updates • Compare planned and actual time in routine history Whether time feels slippery, you’re trying to get out the door on time, or you want a clearer picture of how long things actually take, Ready Freddy gives you a plan you can see, adjust, and follow.