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The Pomodoro focus timer that grows an aquarium.

Pondoro turns real Pomodoro sessions into a calm underwater world. Finish focus time, earn coins and XP, hatch fish, and log the sea creatures you meet on each dive.

Download on the App StoreFree for iPhone, iOS 17+

Try a focus dive

Session length picks the depth. The hour picks the tide.

Session length
Tide: Day

Six seconds here. Stay still and the water stays crystal.

How a session grows the tank

  1. Set a session

    Pick a Pomodoro length and name what you're working on. The timer runs on real time, so locking your phone doesn't pause or cheat it.

  2. Stay with it

    Deep Focus can shield the apps that pull you away. Stay undisturbed and the water stays crystal clear.

  3. Watch it grow

    Finish to earn coins and XP, hatch fish, and log one sea creature in your Field Guide. Miss a day and nothing is taken away.

Shallows
Under 20 min
Reef
20–39 min
Twilight Zone
40+ min

What's in the tank

  • Depth Dive

    Session length picks the depth, the hour picks the tide, and staying undisturbed keeps the water crystal so shy creatures come out.

  • Breathing breaks

    Breaks that end on time, spent breathing slowly with your fish instead of scrolling.

  • Weekly tide

    The more you focus this week, the brighter the tank glows. Every Monday the tide starts fresh.

  • A streak that rests

    Miss a day and your streak rests instead of breaking. Come back and it regrows.

  • Deep Focus app blocking

    Shield distracting apps for the length of a session with Apple's Screen Time. Free for everyone.

  • Collect and breed

    Collect 36 fish, then pair two companions to grow rare hybrids with focus minutes alone.

  • Fish races

    Race your fish on Easy, Medium or Hard tracks. A fun extra, never a requirement.

  • Widgets and Live Activity

    Start from the Home Screen or Siri, and keep the session on your Lock Screen.

  • Shared Ponds

    Focus alongside friends. They see that you're diving, never what you're working on.

24 sea creatures to log

Every finished session logs one sighting. Each depth holds eight: four you'll meet any time, two that keep their own hours, and two shy ones that only come out in crystal water. Six annual migrations and twelve rare moments that happen while you're away round out the guide.

ClownfishReefAny timeLives safely among anemone stings that would harm other fish.

Shallows Under 20 min

Reef 20–39 min

Twilight Zone 40+ min

Pondoro Plus

Pondoro is free to start, with no account and no ads. Plus earns double coins, unlocks every fish rarity and adds premium timer layouts. Try Plus free for 3 days. Cancel anytime — your reef stays yours.

Free

Start here. No account required.

  • Focus timer — Pomodoro & open flow
  • Deep Focus mode (interruption guard)
  • The living reef — every session, visible
  • Streaks, quests & focus tracking
  • Fish to collect & habitats to grow

PlusMost popular

Try free. Subscribe only if you want.

  • Everything in Free
  • 2× coins every session — 400 / day cap
  • Every fish rarity + exclusive founder fish
  • Rare eggs in half the focus time
  • Higher daily reward cap for steady focus
  • Choose your Timer Layout — Numerals, Minimal, Ring, Tide Bar
  • Member interiors, décor sets & tank themes
  • All ambient soundscapes
  • Welcome chest + 500 coins monthly

Pick your plan

  • Monthly$4.99 / monthCancel anytime
  • AnnualBest value$29.99 / year≈ $2.50 / mo · save 50%
  • Lifetime$49.99 one-timeOwn your reef forever

Deep Focus app blocking stays free for everyone. Prices are US App Store prices and are localized at checkout.

Questions

What is Pondoro?

A native iOS focus timer. Complete real Pomodoro sessions and they grow a living aquarium — earning coins, XP, and companions as you go. The same app covers classic Pomodoro blocks, semester study streaks, and ADHD-friendly short starts.

Who is Pondoro for?

Students building long-haul habits, people who need deep-work windows without a shame loop, and anyone who struggles to start — including ADHD-friendly focus days. If a bare countdown feels like homework, the reef makes finishing visible.

Does the timer keep running in the background?

Yes. The timer is timestamp-anchored and pairs with a Live Activity, so leaving the app or locking your phone won't cheat your session.

Is it pay-to-win?

Pondoro Plus speeds up single-player progression with higher earned coin/XP rewards, a higher daily cap, shop discounts, and premium customization. Coins have no cash value, there are no paid coin packs or cash-out, and Plus must not control race outcomes, streak repair, or paid rare odds.

What is Depth Dive?

Each finished session is also a dive. How long you focused, the time of day, and whether you stayed undisturbed decide which of 24 sea creatures you log in your Field Guide — with seasonal migrations and the occasional rare moment along the way.

What happens if I miss a day?

Nothing punishing. Your streak rests instead of breaking, companion care stays recoverable, and the reef simply waits for your next session.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Pondoro is local-first with on-device persistence. Sign-in and sync are optional, for when you want your reef across devices.

When can I get it?

Pondoro is available now on the App Store for iOS 17+. Download it and start your first focus session today.

What is Pondoro?

Pondoro is a Pomodoro-style focus timer for iPhone that ties every completed session to a living aquarium. You set a length, name what you are focusing on, and finish the block. The app then banks coins, XP and companion care from that real focus time. Fish hatch, the water clears, and the next session has something waiting for you.

It's for students building semester habits, people who need deep-work windows without a shame loop, and anyone whose hardest step is starting, including on ADHD-friendly focus days. It works offline, needs no account, and is built natively for iOS 17 and later.

Download on the App Store