Spicy Focus vs Stretch Break Timer

Spicy Focus - Science-Based Timer for ADHD Brains Every feature in Spicy Focus is grounded in peer-reviewed ADHD neuroscience. Not productivity advice repackaged with a "for ADHD" label — actual research. Here's what's inside and why. FREE FEATURES Smart Duration Recommendations ("Focus Calibration") ADHD brains literally cannot predict their own focus capacity — that's time blindness (Barkley, 2015). And choosing from 7 duration options triggers decision paralysis (Baumeister's decision fatigue research). Spicy Focus learns from your history — energy levels, completion rates, time of day, activity labels — and auto-selects the duration you're most likely to complete. It nudges you up when you're on a streak (adaptive difficulty from game design) and pulls back when you're struggling. You can always override it. But you'll rarely need to. "Just 5 Minutes" Micro-Commitment ADHD brains need 2-3x more dopamine stimulation to initiate tasks (Volkow et al., NIDA PET imaging study). The 5-minute rule is the #1 clinician-recommended technique for overcoming initiation paralysis. Commit to 5 minutes. When it's up, you choose: extend or stop. Research shows 80%+ continue past the initial commitment. Session Intentions Vague goals are executive dysfunction's worst enemy. Research on implementation intentions (Gollwitzer, 1999) shows that specifying exactly what you'll do — "I will write the intro paragraph" — dramatically increases follow-through. Set one concrete task before each session. Check it off when you're done. Hyperfocus Nudge 68% of adults with ADHD report frequent hyperfocus episodes (Ashinoff & Abu-Akel, 2021). The optional Focus Nudge gently reminds you to stretch, drink water, or rest your eyes without interrupting your flow. Ambient Soundscapes A 2024 meta-analysis found that ambient noise has a statistically significant benefit for ADHD focus (effect size g=0.249, p=0.0001) — but a negative effect on neurotypical brains. The benefit is ADHD-specific (Soderlund, Sikstrom & Smart, 2007). Also free: countdown timer, stopwatch mode, energy tracking, session history, and dark mode. SPICY FOCUS PRO - $4.99 (with 7-day free trial) Unlock the full toolkit: - Insights dashboard with focus trends, heatmaps, and energy correlation charts - Focus streaks with Grace Days — your streak won't break if you miss a day, because shame-based systems backfire for ADHD brains (backed by RSD research) - Daily goals with flexible tracking - Pomodoro mode with customizable intervals - XP and leveling system for long-term motivation - Premium soundscapes - Personal records and streak calendar Every feature cites its research in the in-app Science section. 366 million adults worldwide have ADHD. This app was built for you.

Fix your posture and unlock deep focus. Sitting at your desk for 8 hours is ruining your back and your attention span. You try to take a real break, but you end up staring at your phone, draining your energy even more. It’s time to break the cycle. Welcome to PomoGO, the only productivity app built specifically for remote workers, programmers, and ADHD brains that combines a strict focus timer with active "micro-workouts" (exercise snacks). We don't just track your work; we force you to move, stretch, and recharge your body so you can protect your dopamine and crush your to-do list. CORE FEATURES: DEEP FOCUS TIMER A minimalist, distraction-free Pomodoro timer designed to help you reach the "flow state". Just set your task, hit start, and get to work. THE "DICTATOR" BREAK SYSTEM Zero decision fatigue. When your focus block ends, the app commands your break: "15 Squats. NOW." Complete the physical movement to earn a massive dopamine boost through haptic feedback and visual rewards. DESK-FRIENDLY MICRO-WORKOUTS Tailored to your fitness level. Whether you need gentle neck stretches to relieve office tension, desk push-ups, or squats, PomoGO generates quick physical activities you can do right next to your chair. No equipment needed. UNBREAKABLE HABIT TRACKER Protect your streak. Track your completed focus sessions and daily workouts in a beautiful calendar view. Watch your productivity and physical health improve side by side. PREMIUM DARK UI A gorgeous, dark-mode-first interface with calming Teal and energetic Coral accents. Designed to reduce eye strain during long coding or study sessions. Who is PomoGO for? Remote workers and software engineers stuck at a desk. People with ADHD who need strict time management and physical stimulation. Students preparing for massive exams. Anyone suffering from back pain, neck stiffness, or bad posture due to office work. Stop sitting. Start moving. Start using PomoGO today and build the ultimate focus habit! Access to full session history and micro-exercises during breaks requires a PomoGo Pro subscription. Terms of Use: https://pomogofit.web.app/terms.html