Session - Pomodoro Focus Timer

Name: Session - Pomodoro Focus Timer
Rating: 4.83491 (212 reviews)

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Session - Pomodoro Focus Timer

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User Reviews for Session - Pomodoro Focus Timer

Best and beautifully designed app, great customer service!

I've tried 10 pomodoro apps on iOS/MacOS and this is by far my favorite. I love the aesthetic of the app itself and how its designed with reports to log your sessions. Especially as a student with ADHD, I've found it to be extremely helpful to be able to log and categorize sessions as well as describe the productivity level and notes as well. Even the free version of the app is great. But if you use the pomodoro timer often, its more than worth it to pay for the premium version for use without any limitations. I love being able to review my stats over and compare them to other days to assess what changes I might need to make. Don't know how I'd study without it, it makes me excited to study and log my sessions. Also Philip, one of the developers, is super kind and has always been swift to respond to any emails and assist in solving any problems.

anxto, May 05, 2023

Game Changer

I absolutely love this app. I have used a number of Pomodoro applications to try and keep myself focused. This one is by far the best. The features and customization are unmatched. The notes function alone has been remarkably helpful in keeping track of what I actually accomplished and ensuring I stay on track and on task. The sync between my phone and computer enables me to get up and leave the room during my breaks without worrying that I will spend to much time distracted. What really makes the app a must and pushed it over the edge for a good app to a great app is the UI it is visually appealing and functional. Everything is laid out in a way that makes sense and it just works. The sync between IOS and MacOS is seamless and I never have to fidget with it to get anything to work. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is trying to get more done and do it better.

branb19, May 14, 2023

Ridiculously good for deep work

Session is beautiful, it’s super simple to use, it runs extremely smoothly, it’s got details and features I didn’t realize I needed but now I wouldn’t want to live without. I was an Applied Behavior Analysis major (that also has ADHD) and I am truly impressed with the built in cues that quickly condition you to focus on demand. A breathe in and out animation (just a few seconds when starting a session) and lovely choices for ambient background noise. Use the same non-distracting soundscape to start your work every day and you’ll start to settle in and focus earlier and easier. The design and features seem extremely well thought out /and/ well executed. I’m obsessed with Session, it is so much more than a pomodoro app (I have been trying Pomodoro apps for many years and none have ever really worked for me. This one is on another level and it works great! Finally I have accurate tracking for my total work hours and built in notes/reflection/intention/activity tracking.) LOVE IT.

Devi thing, Nov 04, 2021

Well designed & improves productivity

I've recently been having trouble focusing during my work time when a friend recommended Session. After using it one day, I knew i loved it! The free version is a must-have but i would highly recommend supporting the developer and paying for Pro.There are many excellent features for this app: - The app is beautifully designed, intuitive, and user friendly. - It integrates with your calendar which is really excellent. - While you're focusing, a ticking sound plays (it can be turned off) but i find that it's helps with my focus. The ocean sounds that play during break are also nice. - There's a breathing exercise before the focus session. - The notes section which is visible during the focus session is very helpful for getting your thoughts down.- After a session is complete, you're prompted to reflect back on your focus session and rate your productivity. - You're able to categorize your sesions and list your goals. - Being able to reflect back on how much time was spent on what is also great. My only wish is that is it could integrate with something like Asana where i could track my productivity for my to-do items (perhaps one day!). Overall, I really love this app. It's beautifully done and has helped me improve my productivity and focus in the time that i've used it. I would highly recommend it.

hellofriend.mov, Mar 30, 2022

Perfect for a struggling bar exam studier

I’ve been struggling over the last 2 years of law school pushing through at-home work and zoom lectures, only to transfer to the same environment for bar prep. I’ve chalked it up to self prescribed adult ADHD. As bar prep is in full swing, my time struggles only feel emphasized. The last few weeks have required a LOT out of me, pushing through hours of studying with seemingly little to show. This app has changed that all at once. Not only can i track exactly what I’m studying, how long I’m studying it, but it helps me visualize the day and tasks. The time tracker in combination with the task category and statistics are exactly what I need. I honestly can’t understand why something as genius as this isn’t provided with the bar prep I pay for. Huge game changer for me and I fully expect to be utilizing it in a work setting moving forward.

lano_nani435, Jun 25, 2022

I downloaded today please help yourself and get this app

I never write reviews for anything but this might help someone like me. I am studying for an upcoming critical exam. The past few weeks without this app have been so difficult. Due to stress, I have easily distracted by other apps and things around me. One thing that immediately made me love this app is that I would pause my timer and do something else, and it sends me reminders that I have been distracted for more than 10 minutes. I love that and needed that. Overall, I give this app a 10/10; today, I have done more studying than in the last three weeks. Whether you're working/ studying or both. Get this app now!!! It is an excellent investment for those who tend to get easily distracted. P.s. you can use it with your iPad/ mac/ phone, and it syncs the logistics. Worth it. I got the monthly subscription and now have the app on my phone/computer and iPad.

Lizishere9, Oct 28, 2022

Beautiful, intuitive app

I have really enjoyed using Session. If you're like me, balancing a number of projects for school/work and you have a variety of responsibilities... it's hard to feel like you make much progress. Session changes that by showing you how your day has been broken down and how your day or week has gone.I have a few suggestions that if the developer(s?) find the time, I think could help Session improve. A little area above or below the time wheel where you can write a short to-do list (like - "what's your focus today?), would help. I find myself going back and forth between my Stickies app or a post-it to remember other things I should tackle today.Another (major) feature would be an intuitive way to have a "super view" of the amount of hours you've worked on a particular project, and compare it to time spent on other tasks. I find myself going back in the week trying to count/approximate the hours - when in reality it would be nice to have that report per project (not stratified by day)All in all, if you're looking for an app to help you focus, is easy to use, is constantly getting updated, and visually remind you that you are continually making progress each day - I highly, highly recommend trying out Session.

MaryHenry, Jan 03, 2022

Beautiful, intuitive app

mmakarious, Jan 03, 2022

Definitely the most well-thought out Pomodoro App!

I am another one of those people that has app-related issues, I am constantly downloading and trying new apps that I don't need. I have tried pretty much every Pomodoro timer on the app store and found several good enough to purchase. This one beats them all in it's feature set and most importantly it's interface, it is pretty much perfect. It really is more of a day planner pomodoro app with it's tight calendar integration, and it is the "stickiest" timer I've ever used, meaning I actually find myself using it after a couple of weeks, it is just that pleasant to use. I will say that I have not yet spent the money to take it pro, as I feel like $40 a year really a bit too much for any timer; that is more than I pay for apps like Craft or TickTick, apps that do a lot more and cost a lot less. If it were $20 a year, I would have signed up instantly. The free version is perfectly usable, however, and if I am still using it 6 months from now I might end up paying for the pro version.

MS_Read, May 28, 2022

Worth it

I adore this app. So much so that I’ve sent it out to a few coworkers and family members. As a single mom who works in mental health, my life can get a bit chaotic. It’s not unheard of for something to slip through the cracks and/or frustrations to build to the point of *imposter syndrome*. This application excels in so many ways. It’s not only a timer but a useful tool for time management. Specifically, the app can sync with your calendar (if you so choose) and show your stats alongside your agenda. Additionally, you can select daily, weekly, monthly, etc., views of how your time was managed. The app breaks this down by percentage, visual graphs, basically all the common ways to digest information. There’s a one time fee of $40, a weekly fee of like $5, or an option to use it for free. Personally I paid the lifetime fee because this app has done wonders for me. And $40? Are you kidding? That’s a steal. I do have a few qualms, all of which are preference based and accommodations are easy. But….I would really love it if they had an app for my watch. I don’t need to see the stats if that’s one of the hold ups, but please let me use it on the go.I have a cellular watch and enjoy living my life phone-free. The desktop app is phenomenal but not available on my work computer. D: Help a girl out!10/10

teawbeth, Nov 25, 2022

Description

- Do you procrastinate and spend your time mindlessly? - have problem with focusing? - often get distracted while trying to focus? - maybe you are burned out because you worked too much and forget to take necessary break? - or, maybe have an ADHD? Session can help you with your focus problem. Trusted daily by tens of thousands of engineer in Silicon Valley, independent studios in Madrid, writers in Netherlands, and creative worker + freelancer all over the world.

It helps you be more productive by guiding you to work in sessions, block distractions, track your time, and remind you to rest. GET INTO HABIT OF WORKING IN TIME BLOCK Inspired by Pomodoro technique, Session helps you block your time for focus. 25 minutes or 45 minutes is all you need to get closer to your goal KEEP YOUR FOCUS BY BLOCKING WEBSITES AND APPS THAT DISTRACT YOU (MAC ONLY) Session block distracting website and apps when you started a Session. It'll automatically restore your website when you are on rest / session has ended. BLOCK SLACK TEAM Session will automatically mute Slack team you choose when Session has started and open them up again when Session has stopped working. DON'T FORGET TO TAKE A REST Forcing yourself to work on long period of time is ineffective. Rest is as important as work / study. Why? Because rest is a crucial time where you: - store what you have learned in your head, and where - your brain solve difficult problem on the background. Notice that you usually get a new idea and solves problem when you're on walk and shower. Or anywhere where you're away from "work". AUTOMATE YOUR WORKFLOW (AUTOMATIC DO NOT DISTURB, PLAY MUSIC) Imagine having no distracting notifications while working on. It's possible by turning on Do Not Disturb. What if you can turn it on when you started your Session, and disable it after Session ends—all automatically? Or maybe change bulb color, play Apple music when Session has started? Different playlist on break? It's possible with Session. Automate it with AppleScript on MacOS and Apple Shortcut on iOS SEE YOUR SESSIONS ON APPLE CALENDAR WITH ONE WAY SYNC. See automatically create Sessions on Apple Calendar to review how your day has progressed. REVIEW YOUR SESSIONS Are you spending more time on a task than it's worth? Session keep you mindful by tracking your work and ask what you have learned after Session has ended. Session tracks what you have worked on, what have you learned, and for how long. Review your progress and journey that you have made. — Need support? Contact [email protected] for assistance! — Learn about what Session can do here: https://www.stayinsession.com/learn — Join our Discord community channel here: https://discord.com/invite/5KASx2T4RU  — Terms: https://www.stayinsession.com/terms Privacy policy: https://www.stayinsession.com/privacy-policy