Focus timer

Pomodoro, built into your notch.

Start a focus session on your top task. ctrlhq tracks the time and calls the break.

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Focus sessions work best when the timer is visible but not in the way. In the notch, it's both.

Pick a task, start a session, and ctrlhq counts down while tracking the time against that task. When it's time for a break, ctrlhq tells you.

Try it

18:42

Focus · 25m

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Then a 5 minute break. Nook goes for a walk.

What you get

Your lengths
Focus for 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, 50, 60 or 90 minutes. Break for 3 to 20.
Tracked as you go
Focus time is real tracked time on the task, so it shows up in your reports.
Calls the break
ctrlhq lets you know when the session ends, so you don't have to watch the clock.

Good standalone apps already do this one job. Here's how they compare, and where ctrlhq fits.

ctrlhq
In your notch
Pomodoro sessions on your top task, with the time tracked and the break called from the notch.
$24.99₹1,499 once
Session
Pomodoro timer
Focus sessions with app and website blocking, logged to your calendar.
Free plan, paid from $4.99 a month
Flow
Pomodoro timer
A minimal menu bar timer that can block distracting apps and sites.
Free plan, Pro from $2.99 a month
Be Focused Pro
Pomodoro timer
Timed work intervals and breaks per task, with progress reports.
$19.99 once

Prices from each maker's website, checked October 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

Does it work with the regular timer?

Yes. A focus session is a timer with an end, running on the same task.

Every feature is in one app, for one price: $24.99₹1,499 once, no subscription.

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