Pomodoro Timer with focus sounds.
Pick a rhythm and a sound, press play and work until the bell. Then take the break.
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Before you press play
Five tips for your first session.
These take about thirty seconds before the first block.
- 1Write the one task
Before you press play. One line is enough.
- 2Phone out of reach
Another room is best. Face-down still counts.
- 3Keep the volume low
Just enough to cover the room, you should forget it’s on.
- 4Bell mid-thought?
Write one line about what’s next. Coming back gets easy.
- 5Take the break
Stand up, look away, breathe. It’s part of the technique.
The basics
What is a Pomodoro timer?
A Pomodoro timer is a simple way to work in focused blocks with short breaks in between, following the Pomodoro Technique. It was created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s and named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used as a student, pomodoro is Italian for tomato.
The classic version is 25 minutes of focus and 5 minutes of rest, with a longer break after four blocks. Read the full guide
Why it works
What the timer and the sound do.
The timer sets a block you can start and a break you keep. The sound covers the room so you can stay on one thing. Luneia is built around those two.
The timer
“Finish the essay” is heavy. “Work on it until the bell” is small and clear, and much easier to start.
Knowing when the block ends makes it easier to stay with one task instead of drifting.
The fixed break keeps your energy for the rest of the day, not just the next hour.
The sound
- Covers sudden noisesVoices, doors, notifications fade into the background.
- Becomes a cueThe same sound every time means: this is focus time.
- Fills the silenceSomething soft to listen to instead of silence.
A steady background like brown noise, pink noise or rain covers the sounds around you, which makes it easier to settle in. Everyone ends up with a favourite: compare the noise colors or find the one you stop hearing.
A 2025 scoping review found that Pomodoro-style sessions improved focus and reduced fatigue compared with self-paced breaks.
Rhythms
25/5 is just the beginning.
If the bell keeps arriving just as you get going, move up a rhythm. If you drift before it rings, move down. Or set your own with Custom in the timer above.
More on finding your rhythm · Rhythm guides: all rhythms, 15/5, 25/5, 50/10, 90/15
Pomodoro timer or Luneia session?
Simple timer
A quick block, any rhythmRuns right here with a generated sound. Great for one block or an odd rhythm like 45/10.
Luneia session · best sound
Press play once, hours hands-freeA real recording with the timer and soft alerts built in, two, four or even eight hours. New sessions every week on YouTube.
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Questions
Good to know.
Is this Pomodoro timer free?
Yes. No account, no sign-up. The Luneia sessions are free on YouTube and Spotify too.
What’s the difference between a Luneia session and the simple timer?
A Luneia session is a real recording with the timer and soft alerts built in, you press play once and don’t touch anything for hours. The simple timer runs right here with a generated sound, and lets you set any rhythm you like.
Which Pomodoro rhythm is best?
The one that fits the task. 25/5 makes starting easier, 50/10 suits steady study, and 90/15 protects deep work. Try one short and one long rhythm this week and keep what feels natural. More on choosing a rhythm.
How long is a Pomodoro?
The classic Pomodoro is 25 minutes of focus followed by a 5-minute break. Longer blocks are common too, such as 50/10 for steady study or 90/15 for deep work, and this timer lets you set your own.
How many Pomodoros should I do in a day?
There is no magic number. A common range is roughly 4 to 8 focused blocks, depending on the task and their energy. Start with two or three, notice how you feel, and add more only if it helps.
What should I do in a Pomodoro break?
Get away from the screen: stand up, stretch, drink some water or look out of a window. Scrolling your phone is not a real rest. Ideas for a better break.
Can I change the 25 minutes?
Yes. Pick a ready-made rhythm such as 30/5, 50/10 or 90/15, or choose Custom to set your own focus and break length.
Does brown noise help you focus?
A steady sound covers sudden noises and becomes a cue that it is focus time, which can make it easier to settle into work. Brown noise is deep and soft, so it is easy to forget it is there. Whether it helps is personal, so try a few. How to find your sound.
Is the Pomodoro Technique good for ADHD?
Short, timed blocks can make starting easier, because the goal is only to work until the bell. It is not a medical treatment, and what helps one person may not help another, so treat it as a tool to try.
Will the timer keep running in another tab?
Yes. The simple timer keeps time and rings the bell even when the tab is in the background. On a phone, keep the screen on for the most reliable alerts.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in your browser on a computer, tablet or phone. There is nothing to download and no account to create.