Pomo Timer - a focus/break timer built into your Anki window.
No pop-ups. No extra apps. Just a clean timer bar at the bottom of your screen that tracks your study sessions while you review.
What it does
The timer starts automatically when you begin reviewing cards. A red progress bar shows your focus session. When focus ends, it
switches to break (green). After 4 cycles, you receive a long break. That's it.
The timer tile is hidden during card review, ensuring it never covers your content. A small countdown and progress bar stay visible at the bottom
So you always know where you are in the session.
Controls
- Scroll on the time display to adjust durations (30-second steps)
- Click "Focus" or "Break" to reset to defaults (25 min / 5 min)
- Tap the gear icon to expand inline settings, no separate window
Auto features (all on by default)
- Auto-start: timer begins when you enter the reviewer, pauses when you leave
- Auto-pause: if you stop answering cards for 2 minutes, the timer pauses and asks if you want to resume
- Card goal: set a target number of cards to finish focus early (off by default)
Stats
Tracks daily Pomodoro count, total focus time, and total break time. Resets each day. Persists across restarts.
No accounts. No upsells. No tracking.
Why timed focus blocks work: a 2-minute read on the science behind
the Pomodoro Technique.
About
Built by Dante at HY Boards Prep. We tutor medical students one-on-one for Step 1 and Step 2
CK. Study strategy, Anki optimization, and score improvement. Free diagnostic session
here.