Pomodoro Timer App for Studying
StudyBro is an iPhone and iPad study app with a built-in Pomodoro timer. Start a 25-minute focus session and it runs as a Live Activity on your lock screen, and on the Dynamic Island of supported iPhones. You can check the time left without opening the app. The timer sits next to your study plan and flashcards.
How the StudyBro Pomodoro timer works
- Start a focus session. Open the timer and begin a 25-minute session.
- Lock your phone. The countdown stays on your lock screen as an iOS Live Activity, and on the Dynamic Island of iPhones that have one.
- Take a break, then go again. When the 25 minutes end, rest for a few minutes, then start the next session.
What is the Pomodoro technique?
The basic method
You work in short, focused blocks and rest between them. The classic block is 25 minutes, followed by a break of about five minutes. After several blocks, you take a longer break. The method is named after a tomato-shaped kitchen timer.
Why students use it
A fixed block gives you a clear start and a clear end. It is easier to begin a task when you only have to commit to 25 minutes. This is a practical habit, not a claim about a specific study result.
Why a Live Activity timer helps
Your phone is where the distractions live. A timer that sits on the lock screen means you can check the time left without unlocking your phone and opening other apps. The countdown is visible, so you know how long you still have to hold your focus.
Use your sessions for active recall
A session is only as good as what you do in it. Spend a block on flashcards instead of rereading. StudyBro turns your notes into question-and-answer cards, so you can answer from memory and check the result. Read more on active recall and AI flashcards.
Fit sessions into your study plan
Plan around real exam dates
Enter your subjects and exam dates and StudyBro builds a study plan around them. Read more on the AI study planner.
Keep your calendar in sync
The plan syncs both ways with Apple Calendar, in a dedicated StudyBro calendar. The app also detects sessions you have missed, so a skipped day does not go unnoticed.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Pomodoro session in StudyBro?
25 minutes.
Does the timer keep running when my phone is locked?
Yes. It runs as an iOS Live Activity, so the countdown shows on your lock screen and, on supported iPhones, the Dynamic Island.
Is the timer free?
Yes. The Pomodoro timer is free to use. StudyBro is free to download, with optional in-app subscriptions and AI credit top-ups for other features.
Which devices does it work on?
StudyBro is a universal iPhone and iPad app and needs iOS or iPadOS 26.6 or later. The lock-screen countdown and Dynamic Island view are iPhone Live Activity features.
What is the Pomodoro technique?
It is a method of working in short focused blocks, usually 25 minutes, with breaks in between.
How many sessions should I do in a day?
There is no fixed number. Start with a few, notice when your focus drops, and build up from there.
Start your first 25-minute session.
Download StudyBro free on the App Store