Who should use FocusBuddy?

FocusBuddy is an open-source project built for students and professionals seeking productivity.

Yes — FocusBuddy is free to use.

What platforms does FocusBuddy run on?

FocusBuddy runs on the web and Android.

Is FocusBuddy still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 21 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to FocusBuddy?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Focus Friend, JustFocus - Timer, and Pimo.

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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FocusBuddy

Name: FocusBuddy
Author: Toprak Talha Karcılar

f-droid.orgFocus & Pomodoro timers

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.

FreeGPL-3.0WebAndroid

Visit f-droid.org

3stars

7features

2026since

Overview

7 features

In the Focus & Pomodoro timers space, FocusBuddy takes a focused approach. Helping users stay focused and productive using a gamified Pomodoro timer with privacy in mind. It is built as an open-source project for students and professionals seeking productivity. FocusBuddy is free to use. 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. Among its 7 catalogued features are pomodoro timer, animal companions, and gamification. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.

Pomodoro timer
Animal companions
Gamification
Daily streaks
Focus heatmap
Multiple themes
Offline mode

Built with & integrations

Framework

React

Runs on

BrowserAndroid

Trust & compliance

License

GPL-3.0

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tierGitHub · ★ 3Active maintenanceMulti-languageStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed29 Jun · 14:29 UTC
FocusBuddy verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about FocusBuddy

What is FocusBuddy?: 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?: FocusBuddy is an open-source project built for students and professionals seeking productivity.
Is FocusBuddy free?: Yes — FocusBuddy is free to use.
What platforms does FocusBuddy run on?: FocusBuddy runs on the web and Android.
Is FocusBuddy still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 21 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to FocusBuddy?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Focus Friend, JustFocus - Timer, and Pimo.Focus Friend JustFocus - Timer Pimo
Who makes FocusBuddy?: FocusBuddy is developed by Toprak Talha Karcılar.
How long has FocusBuddy been around?: FocusBuddy first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Mobile · Web
Open source: Yes · ★ 3
License: GPL-3.0
First seen: 29 Jun 2026
Built for: students and professionals seeking productivity
Model: Open source
Solves: Helping users stay focused and productive using a gamified Pomodoro timer with privacy in mind.

Registered as

GitHub: toprakpt1/focusbuddy
Google Play: com.focusbuddy.app

Developer

Toprak Talha Karcılar

Solo developer

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 3
Forks: 0
Open issues: 0
Last commit: 21 Jun 2026
Commits 90d: 21
Contributors: 1
Authorship: Solo
Default branch: main
Latest release: v1.0.1 · 21 Jun 2026

Index record

Identity confidence: High · 85.5
Indexed: 29 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jun 2026
Last seen: 29 Jun 2026

Identity audit (11)

Slug: focusbuddy-f-droid-org
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 29 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-a.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Canonical URL: https://f-droid.org/packages/com.focusbuddy.app

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