I like Focus Keeper a lot, but the one thing it doesn't do is automatically stop the timer when you leave the app. Paying for the app will also unlock a full 30 days worth of efficiency charts (you only get 3 days in the basic app). If you want to change the background color, set different goals, or customize the sounds you can "Go Pro" for $1.99. It does this again for your long break (this time adding a nice soothing beach sound). Once your current session is up, it will prompt you to start your break, automatically setting a 5-minute timer, changing the background color and adding a ticking sound (which actually stresses me out, luckily you can disable it). If you leave the app, you can still see what minute you're on by checking the count on the badge notification. Click the start button and it will start counting down, keeping track of what round you're on as well as your goal for the session. You can manually drag the timer bar back and forth to set a longer or shorter session. Once you open the app, the cheery red background and horizontal timer striations makes its purpose clear. We recommend this program with reservations.The number one app on the list, Focus Keeper, is also the most true to the original concept of the pomodoro timer. Pomodoro installs a desktop icon without asking but uninstalls cleanly. Its ridiculous interface might be worth putting up with if you find that it helps you get things done. It's not a fancy program, and it's definitely not much to look at, but it does work as it's supposed to. You can pause or stop the program with two other buttons, and that's about it. Click the Start button, and Pomodoro displays a timer that counts down the minutes and seconds. You simply enter the name of the task, then select how long you want to spend on it, how long you want to allot for breaks, and whether you want the program to play a ticking sound as it runs (probably not) or a beep or alarm when the time is up. It's a good thing, too, because there's no Help file. Nonetheless, Pomodoro is pretty easy to figure out. The program's interface is laughably awful it's a small square, and its buttons are labeled with such tiny text that they're almost illegible. Still, Pomodoro works well enough for what it is. The program's interface leaves a lot to be desired, and truth be told, you can accomplish the exact same effect with a kitchen timer or most cell phones. Whatever you need to do, it can be easier if you break it into smaller, time-limited chunks. Spend 45 minutes reorganizing the basement.
One effective way to make progress on such tasks is to set a particular amount of time that you plan to work on something. It's not always easy to tackle items on your to-do list, especially if the list is long or contains large, potentially overwhelming items.
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