A Pomodoro timer built into your student to-do list

Stop juggling a timer app, a to-do app, and a study app. NowOne links every focus session to a real task — so you always know what you're working on and how far you've come.

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Creating a task in NowOne with linked Pomodoro focus session

Start a focus session from the task itself

In NowOne, the Pomodoro timer isn't a separate corner of the app. Open any task — an essay, a lab report, tomorrow's reading — and start a timed focus session on it directly.

That one change fixes the biggest problem with standalone timer apps: you stop timing "studying" in the abstract and start finishing specific things on your list.

NowOne task list with Today zone showing prioritised tasks

Your Today list becomes a session plan

Plan your day by pulling 3–5 tasks into the Today zone, then work through them one Pomodoro at a time. Priorities and due dates are visible on every task, so the next session is never a decision — it's just the top of the list.

NowOne works as a full student planner underneath your timer: inbox for capture, calendar for deadlines, modules for structure.

NowOne statistics tracking completed tasks and focus progress

Watch your focus add up

Every completed session and task feeds your stats. Seeing "done" pile up — per day, per module — is the feedback loop that keeps the habit alive well past exam week.

Studying for a test? Review the flashcards linked to your task during a session, then tick it off and take your break.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Pomodoro technique?
It's a focus method: you work in short, timed sprints (classically 25 minutes) followed by short breaks. The timer creates urgency and the breaks keep you fresh, which makes it much easier to start — and keep — studying.
How long should a Pomodoro study session be?
25 minutes of focus with a 5-minute break is the classic setup, and it's a great default for reading and problem sets. For deep work like writing or coding, many students prefer 50/10. NowOne lets you run the lengths that work for you.
Why is the timer built into a to-do list?
Because a timer alone doesn't tell you what to work on. In NowOne you start a focus session directly from a task, so every Pomodoro is attached to something concrete — and your completed sessions show up in your progress stats.
Is the Pomodoro timer free?
Yes — NowOne is free to download on the App Store, with some advanced features in an optional premium subscription.

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