Tasker
Focus with ADHD
Pomodoro timer for ADHDStart small. Notice time. Take the break.
Starting is often the hardest part. A visible countdown, one clear task and a break you don't have to remember make it easier – and blocking the usual escape apps helps you stay.
Tasker is available for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
How to adapt Pomodoro- One task, one timer
- Breaks built in
- Blocks distracting apps
Adapt the method
How to make Pomodoro ADHD-friendly
Shorten the session
If 25 minutes feels too long, start with 10 or 15. A finished short session beats an abandoned long one (custom lengths in Pro).
Write the next tiny step
Not "thesis", but "open the document and write one sentence". Put it in the task note.
Remove the exits
Block the apps you escape to before you start, so the phone can't win the first 5 minutes.
Protect the break
Stand up when the timer rings. Tasker starts the break from the notification so you don't have to decide.
Less to manage
A timer with nothing to fiddle with
No gamification to maintain, no streaks to feel bad about. Tasker shows one big countdown, the current task and how many sessions you've done today.
- Big, calm countdown ring
- Today's sessions next to your daily target
- Live Activity, so you see time passing outside the app
- Apple Watch for a glance without picking up the phone
Why Pomodoro can help with ADHD
Many people with ADHD describe two problems: getting started and losing track of time once they do. The Pomodoro technique addresses both. A short, fixed block lowers the barrier to starting, and a visible countdown turns abstract time into something you can see.
Breaks matter too. Hyperfocus can carry you through three hours without water or food, followed by a crash. A timer that ends the session for you protects your energy for the rest of the day.
Pomodoro is a practical strategy, not a treatment. If ADHD affects your work or studies, talk to a doctor or psychologist; a timer works best alongside the support they recommend.
ADHD and Pomodoro questions
Does the Pomodoro technique work for ADHD?
For many people, yes – especially for starting tasks and noticing time. It isn't a cure and doesn't work for everyone. Try shorter sessions first and adjust; if it doesn't help, other structures such as body doubling may suit you better.
How long should Pomodoro sessions be with ADHD?
There's no single answer. Start with whatever you can finish – 10, 15 or 20 minutes – and extend it once starting gets easier. Tasker Pro lets you set any length from 5 to 120 minutes.
Is Tasker a medical app?
No. Tasker is a focus timer and app blocker. It doesn't diagnose or treat ADHD.
Guides
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Pick a task, start a session and let Tasker keep distracting apps closed. Free to start, no account.
Tasker is available for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.