Study Timer
Pomodoro, made for studying: after each 25-minute block you close your notes, write down everything you remember, and check what you missed. A sound cue marks every step.
11 intervals · 1 h 55 min · free, no signup
The intervals
- 1. Study 125:00
- 2. Recall: write what you remember05:00
- 3. Check the gaps05:00
- 4. Break05:00
- 5. Study 225:00
- 6. Recall: write what you remember05:00
- 7. Check the gaps05:00
- 8. Break05:00
- 9. Study 325:00
- 10. Recall: write what you remember05:00
- 11. Check the gaps05:00
How to use it
- Pick one topic or chapter, then tap Start.
- Study until the cue. Then close your notes and write down everything you remember for 5 minutes.
- Open your notes again and check the gaps for 5 minutes, then take a 5-minute break.
- Three rounds take just under 2 hours. Loop is on by default; switch it off on the timer screen to stop after one session.
Why recall instead of rereading?
Rereading feels productive, but testing yourself is one of the most reliable ways to remember material. Writing down what you can recall, then checking it, shows you exactly what you have not learned yet, so the next round goes to the gaps.
Making it work for you
Keep the recall step honest: notes closed, phone away. Use the break to move away from your desk. If 25 minutes is too long at first, edit the routine to 15-minute blocks once it is saved in your timer.
Questions
How is this different from a Pomodoro timer?
The focus blocks and breaks are the same idea, but each round adds a recall step and a check step, so every session ends with a self-test instead of only a break.
Can I change the lengths?
Yes. After you start it once, it is saved in your routines, where you can change any step or add more rounds.
Are there other study routines?
Yes. Explore has flashcard sprints, an exam simulation, essay writing blocks, a reading sprint and more, all free to use.