One timer for every modern focus technique
Most timers lock you into a single 25-minute rhythm. But the best technique depends on what you are doing and how you feel. Methodoro brings together the methods that high performers actually use in 2026 — so you can match your work to your brain instead of forcing everything into one box.
The techniques inside Methodoro
🍅 Pomodoro25 / 5 classic
Beating procrastination, admin & email, task-switching
🌊 FlowtimeWork till flow fades
Creative work, coding, design, deep problem-solving
🧠 Ultradian 90/20Ride your brain's cycle
Deep work, your hardest creative or analytical task
⚡ 52 / 17Work in sharp bursts
Sustained analytical work: writing, coding, analysis
🎯 Deep Work60–90 min protected block
Knowledge work that needs uninterrupted concentration
📺 AnimedoroSprint, then one episode
Students & long study sessions that need a real reward
Focus guides
View all →The Flowtime Technique: Work Until Flow Fades
Flowtime (Flowmodoro) lets you work in natural, uninterrupted blocks and take proportional breaks. Learn how to use it for deep, creative work.
🧠Ultradian Rhythms: The 90-Minute Focus Cycle
Your brain sustains peak focus for about 90 minutes before needing real rest. Learn how to schedule deep work around your ultradian rhythm.
⚡The 52/17 Rule: Work in Sharp Bursts
A study of top performers found they worked 52 minutes then broke for 17. Here's why the ratio matters more than the exact numbers.
🎯Deep Work: How to Protect Your Best Hours
Cal Newport's deep work framework: schedule a protected block, eliminate distraction and produce more in 4 focused hours than 8 fragmented ones.
Frequently asked questions
Which focus technique should I use?
It depends on your task and energy. Use Pomodoro to beat procrastination, 52/17 or the 90-minute ultradian cycle for deep analytical work, Flowtime for creative work where flow matters, and Animedoro for long study sessions. Tap “Find mode” for a personalized recommendation.
Is Methodoro free?
Yes. Methodoro is completely free to use, with no sign-up required. Your tasks, stats and settings are stored privately in your own browser.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Methodoro is fully responsive and works in any mobile browser. You can also add it to your home screen as an app.
What is the difference between Pomodoro and Flowtime?
Pomodoro uses fixed 25-minute intervals, which is great for starting and for task-switching. Flowtime lets you work until your focus naturally fades, then gives you a proportional break — better when interrupting flow is costly.