A minimal, calm timer for iOS that invites you to pause and focus. Pick a duration, start the timer, and unlock soothing color themes as you accumulate focus minutes.
Hey Product Hunt! 👋
Really excited (and slightly nervous) to share my very first app with you all.
I built Momotaro because I couldn't find a simple, beautiful focus timer on the App Store that felt calm and inviting—most felt either too aggressive or overly complicated. I just wanted something minimal that helps you pause, breathe, and focus.
It's completely free, no strings attached. I'd love to hear what you think, feedback is incredibly welcome, especially from this community.
Thanks for checking it out! 🙏
Wow, Momotaro looks gorgeous! I love the idea of unlocking themes as I focus. Wondering if the background colors subtly shift during the timer or stay static? Super curious!
@pasha_tseluyko hola! That is not possible I am afraid, What you can do is install the large widget and rearrange your Home Screen, or create a new focus mode specifically to show Momotaro’s large widget and the apps of your choice.
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This is beautiful work for a first app launch. The calm, minimal aesthetic is exactly what focus tools should be—most productivity apps feel like they're yelling at you. The color theme unlocking as positive reinforcement is a smart gamification move that doesn't feel manipulative.
One thing I've learned building systems that run 24/7: the less friction, the higher the adoption. How did you decide on the duration options? Curious if you tested shorter intervals (like 5-10 min) for people just starting to build the habit.
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Does your app also offers e.g. streak records? (Something like GitHub or Duolingo have.)
I think it keeps people motivated to stick to their routines. :)
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@laszlito In that case, you nailed it :)
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Wow, Momotaro looks gorgeous! I love the idea of unlocking themes as I focus. Wondering if the background colors subtly shift during the timer or stay static? Super curious!
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Love it :) Please make a Mac app version. Following you closely!
Wow! I didn't know iOS allows control over its UI elements.
Do you really can change UI of the lock screen and hide all the apps with your app??
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This is beautiful work for a first app launch. The calm, minimal aesthetic is exactly what focus tools should be—most productivity apps feel like they're yelling at you. The color theme unlocking as positive reinforcement is a smart gamification move that doesn't feel manipulative.
One thing I've learned building systems that run 24/7: the less friction, the higher the adoption. How did you decide on the duration options? Curious if you tested shorter intervals (like 5-10 min) for people just starting to build the habit.
Congrats on shipping! 🚀
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Cool little app!