Pomodoro vs TimeBack

No ads. Free forever. A clean, distraction-free Pomodoro timer designed to help you focus without getting in your way. Why you’ll love it • No ads, no paywalls — focus without interruptions. • Free forever — all features included. Core features • Flexible durations Pomodoro: 15–60 min Break: 1–10 min Long Break: 5–30 min • Automatic cycles Long Break every N Pomodoros (choose 2–8). The cycle repeats automatically until you stop it. • Simple, safe controls Start / Pause / Stop / Restart with confirmation to prevent accidental resets. • Live Activities Track the current session and remaining time directly on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island while the timer is running. • Home Screen widgets Keep your focus visible at a glance without opening the app. • Ongoing notifications See your active session and remaining time while the timer is running. • Sound cues A gentle ting after Pomodoro and Break sessions, plus a short alarm when Long Break starts. • Color themes Choose from 20 carefully curated backgrounds. Changes apply instantly. • Haptic feedback Subtle, precise vibrations for satisfying adjustments (device-dependent). How it works Example (Every 2): Pomodoro → Break → Pomodoro → Break → Long Break → repeat Example (Every 4): Pomodoro → Break ×4 → Long Break → repeat The cycle continues until you press Stop. Notes • Enable notifications to receive session alerts and Live Activity updates. • Live Activities and widgets are active only while the timer is running. • Haptic feedback may vary depending on device settings. Focus better with a Pomodoro timer that’s simple, powerful, ad-free, and free — forever.

Every time you open Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat on autopilot, TimeBack gets in your way. On purpose. Instead of blocking apps outright, TimeBack puts a mindful pause between you and the endless feed. Take a breath, tap the monster away, or solve a quick puzzle. If you still want to scroll after that, you're in. But most of the time, the impulsive urge passes. That's how you reduce doomscrolling naturally. No pure willpower required. HOW TO TAME THE MONSTER TimeBack intercepts impulsive app opens with a short exercise, a breathing pattern, a math challenge, or a playful monster-tap mechanic. Complete it, and the app unlocks. Each pause is a small win over a bad habit. You set a daily budget. The app tracks your streak. And there are no loopholes—the system is designed to stay firm so you don't have to. WHAT YOU GET Mindful Unlock Exercises: Break the autopilot loop with breathing, puzzles, or a monster tap. Daily Budgets: Set specific time limits for your most distracting apps. Streak Tracking: Build long-term, healthy habits and see your progress. Broad Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and more. No Hard Blocks: Just intentional friction that makes you think twice. THE NUMBERS The average person spends 2+ hours a day doomscrolling. Cut that in half, and you get back more than 3 years over a lifetime. Reclaim your time tonight. NOT JUST ANOTHER BLOCKER Strict blockers create resentment, and you usually find a workaround in 10 minutes. TimeBack works differently. It builds awareness, not resistance. Over time, you stop reaching for your phone not because you can't, but because you don't want to. Break the habit. Starting now. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/