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FocusBuddy

f-droid.orgFocus & Pomodoro timers

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and Google Play and has been in the index since 29 Jun 2026. How this is checked

FocusBuddy is an open-source Pomodoro timer app for Android that features gamified animal companions, customizable session durations, daily streak tracking, and a focus heatmap. It is designed for users who want to improve productivity while maintaining privacy, with all data stored locally.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeGPL-3.0WebAndroid
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3stars
7features
2026since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Helping users stay focused and productive using a gamified Pomodoro timer with privacy in mind.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: students and professionals seeking productivity

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: GPL-3.0 · platforms: MOBILE, WEB · deployment: browser, android

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Record sources: f-droid.org · f-droid.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Focus & Pomodoro timers space, FocusBuddy takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: Helping users stay focused and productive using a gamified Pomodoro timer with privacy in mind. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for students and professionals seeking productivity. Basis unknown · not verified: FocusBuddy is free to use. Basis unknown · not verified: FocusBuddy is available on the web and Android.

It is developed by Toprak Talha Karcılar, and it first shipped in 2026. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 21 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are pomodoro timer, animal companions, and gamification. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Pomodoro timer
  • Animal companions
  • Gamification
  • Daily streaks
  • Focus heatmap
  • Multiple themes

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
pomodoro-timergamified-productivityanimal-companionsfocus-tracking

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Framework
React
Runs on
BrowserAndroid

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-3.0
Public signals
HTTPSFree tierGitHub · ★ 3Active maintenanceMulti-languageStore listing found

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Frequently asked questions about FocusBuddy

What is FocusBuddy?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Helping users stay focused and productive using a gamified Pomodoro timer with privacy in mind. It is catalogued under Focus & Pomodoro timers on PulseGate.
Who should use FocusBuddy?
Inferred · not functionally tested: FocusBuddy is an open-source project built for students and professionals seeking productivity.
Is FocusBuddy free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — FocusBuddy is free to use.
What platforms does FocusBuddy run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: FocusBuddy runs on the web and Android.
Is FocusBuddy still maintained?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 21 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to FocusBuddy?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Focus Management Timer, DeskFocus, and Focus.Focus Management TimerDeskFocusFocus
Who makes FocusBuddy?
FocusBuddy is developed by Toprak Talha Karcılar.
How long has FocusBuddy been around?
FocusBuddy first shipped in 2026.

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