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Momotaro

Momotaro

Minimal, calm timer for iOS that invites you to focus.

Website momotaro.app
Overview

What it is

A minimal, calm timer for iOS that invites you to pause and focus. Pick a duration, start the timer, and unlock soothing color themes as you accumulate focus minutes.

Intent

I need it when

Create a calm, focused work environment with audio support

Momotaro includes six ambient soundscapes designed by composer Thomas Williams (vinyl crackle, ocean waves, woodlands, etc.) to quiet mental noise and foster sustained concentration without distraction.

Eliminate phone distractions during deep work sessions

Momotaro blocks chosen apps for the duration of a focus session (5–95 minutes), preventing notifications and interruptions. Users select which apps to silence before starting, creating a distraction-free zone that helps rebuild focus after the 23-minute refocus window.

Use a simple, privacy-first focus timer without data collection

Momotaro collects no personal data, stores all session history and preferences locally on-device only, and does not use analytics or tracking services. Users maintain full control over their focus data.

Build and track a consistent focus habit

Momotaro tracks sessions, streaks, minutes, and patterns over time. Users unlock visual themes and colors as they complete focus sessions, providing visual progress rewards and motivation to maintain daily focus practice.

Receive personalized guidance to improve focus discipline

Sensei Mode, powered by Apple Intelligence, acts as a personal focus coach. It tracks user habits, time of day, and progress to deliver context-aware guidance and reminders tailored to individual patterns.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User needs cross-platform focus tools (Android, Windows, Mac desktop apps) — Momotaro is iPhone-only
  • User requires scheduled app blocking at specific times — Momotaro only blocks apps during active focus sessions, not on a preset schedule
  • User wants data export or analytics integration with third-party productivity tools — Momotaro stores all data locally and does not sync with external services
  • User needs focus timer without app blocking — the app's core value is the combination of timer and app blocker
  • User requires team or family account management — Momotaro is designed for individual use only
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Pricing

Free app with no subscription required. All features and themes unlock through use. View pricing