Pomodoro timer, answered.

Quick answers about the Pomodoro Technique and how Promodify works.

What is the Pomodoro Technique?+

The Pomodoro Technique is a time-management method that breaks work into 25-minute focus sessions separated by short 5-minute breaks, with a longer break every four sessions. It reduces decision fatigue and makes deep work sustainable.

Is Promodify a free Pomodoro timer?+

Yes. Promodify is a free online Pomodoro timer — and a relaxation app — that runs in your browser tab. No download, no signup, no ads. A one-time Pro upgrade unlocks immersive video themes, ambient soundscapes and Spotify focus playlists.

Is Promodify also a relaxation app?+

Yes. Promodify isn't only for focus — it doubles as a relaxation app. Use ambient soundscapes (rain, forest, ocean, brown noise), immersive AI-generated video themes and the wind-down mode to unwind between deep-work blocks or at the end of the day.

Can I use Promodify for meditation or to unwind?+

Absolutely. Pick a longer interval (50 or 90 minutes), choose a calming theme like Serene Forest, Ocean Depth or Lotus, and let the ambient audio run. Many people use Promodify as a simple meditation timer, a sleep-onset background, or a calm-down session after work.

Does the timer keep running when I switch tabs?+

Yes. The countdown lives in the browser tab title, so you can pin Promodify and keep working in other tabs — the time and a 🍅 / ☕ status emoji stay visible in your tab bar.

Which Pomodoro intervals can I use? (25/5, 50/10, 90/15)+

Promodify ships with the classic 25/5 Pomodoro, a 50/10 deep-work interval, and a 90/15 ultradian preset. Switch between them in one click depending on the task.

Does the Pomodoro Technique work for ADHD or studying?+

Many people with ADHD and students find Pomodoro effective because the short, bounded focus sessions lower the activation cost of starting and the visible countdown helps sustain attention.

How much does Promodify Pro cost?+

Promodify Pro is a one-time payment of $9.99 for lifetime access. No subscription, no renewals — you pay once and own it forever, including all future updates.

What do I get with Pro?+

Pro unlocks 8 AI video themes (Magma, Yoga, Sleep, and more), ambient soundscapes, Spotify focus playlists, Work / Yoga / Sleep session modes, longer interval presets (2h/20, 3h/30), and the AI Agent MCP that lets Claude and ChatGPT start focus timers.