Focus Without the Pressure
Gentle pomodoro timer sessions with flexible streaks, breathing exercises, and XP rewards — built for ADHD brains that don't respond to rigid systems.
Why Standard Timers Fail for ADHD
Most pomodoro apps are built for neurotypical brains. They assume you can focus for exactly 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and repeat 4 times. For ADHD brains, this rigid structure often creates more anxiety than it solves.
Sprout's focus timer is different. It's gentle, flexible, and rewarding — designed to support focus without punishing you for how your brain works.
How Sprout's Timer Works
Flexible sessions
Choose 5, 15, or 25 minutes — or set any custom duration. Short sessions are perfect for building momentum on hard days.
Background timer
The timer keeps running when you switch apps or lock your phone. Get notified when your session ends — no need to stare at a countdown.
Pet focuses with you
Your virtual pet enters "focused" mode during sessions. You're not alone — you and your pet are focusing together.
+25 XP per session
Every completed session earns 25 XP toward your pet's evolution. Focus literally makes your pet grow.
Mute notifications
Option to silence focus notifications during sessions so nothing breaks your flow.
Smart breaks
5-minute breaks after each session, with a longer 15-minute break after 4 sessions. Breaks are built in, not optional add-ons.
Breathing Exercises for Overwhelm
When everything feels like too much, Sprout's built-in 4-7-8 breathing exercise helps you reset. Breathe in for 4 counts, hold for 7, exhale for 8 — a clinically proven technique for calming your nervous system.
Breathe In
Slow, deep breath in through your nose
Hold
Hold your breath gently
Breathe Out
Long, slow exhale through your mouth
Streaks That Don't Guilt You
Most streak systems punish you for missing a day. Sprout's streak system has Free Days built in — take up to 2 days off per week (5 with Premium) without losing your streak. Because rest is productive too.
Free Days
Take days off without losing your streak. Free: 2/week. Premium: 5/week.
Pause Streak
Going on holiday? Pause your streak for up to 30 days with Premium. No penalty.
Try Our Free Online Timer
Want to try a pomodoro timer right now? Use our free online ADHD focus timer — no download needed.
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