Painting: Rio face iconPetmodoroOpen the timer

Focus with Rio beside you.

A cozy pomodoro® timer with a real white cat. Work for 25 minutes, rest for 5, and Rio keeps you company the whole time.

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Rio, a white long-haired cat with a red collar and a small gold bell, sitting and looking up

That’s me. A slow blink means I like you.

He breathes and blinks now and then.

Try it

Press Start for a real 25-minute session. It keeps going if you open the full timer.

The paint goes on as the session runs.

25:00

Focus

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Rio sleeps while you focus and wakes up for the break. His paw marks the end.

How it works

  1. Rio sitting up, looking ahead

    Pick one thing to work on.

  2. Rio curled up asleep

    Focus for 25 minutes while Rio naps nearby.

    Step 2 is my favorite step.

  3. Rio stretched out long on the floor

    Take a 5-minute break; Rio wakes up and stretches.

Rio standing, his plume tail held high, looking up
His huge plume tailRed collar, tiny gold bellPure white long fur

Meet Rio

Rio is a real cat. He has pure white long fur, a pink nose, and a red collar with a tiny gold bell. In the app he naps, purrs and keeps you company. He never gets sad if you skip a day.

A photo of the real Rio, lying on the floor and looking up

This is the real Rio, at home. His paintings start from photos like this one.

Read Rio’s story

Sounds

Mix them, or keep it quiet. On Android, the timer keeps running with the screen locked.

Rain is best. I nap through the fire one.

Rio’s diary

Day 1. You worked. I guarded the cushion. Good team.

Rio

Day 12. Rainy night. You typed, I supervised.

Rio

Day 30. Four sessions today. I counted every one.

Rio

What’s inside

The small things that keep the pomodoro timer out of your way.

  • Works offline

    No internet? Once the page has loaded, the timer keeps going.

  • Runs with the screen locked

    On Android it keeps counting in the background and rings a soft bell at the end.

  • Your week at a glance

    See how many sessions you finished each day, sorted by your own tags.

  • Your own rhythm

    25 and 5 to begin with. Switch to 50 and 10, or any length you like.

  • A mini timer

    On a laptop, a small window with the time and Rio’s face can stay on top of your work.

  • Quiet by default

    No sound until you pick one, and no guilt if you skip a day.

Free and fair

The timer, Rio and the basic sounds are free, and they stay free. No ads on the timer screen, ever. Later, an optional one-time Pro purchase will add more rooms and sounds.

The Android app is coming soon. Until then, the timer works right here in your browser.

Rio reaching up with one paw for a feather toy

Questions

Ask me anything. I mostly know about naps.

Is Petmodoro free?

Yes. The timer, Rio and the basic sounds are free, and they stay free. Later, an optional one-time Pro purchase will add more rooms and sounds.

Do I need an account?

No. Open the timer and press Start. Your sessions and settings stay on your device.

Does the timer keep running in another tab?

Yes. It keeps time while the tab is in the background, and the bell rings at the end of the session.

Is there an iPhone app?

Not yet. The web timer works in Safari on iPhone and iPad, and the Android app is on its way.

Is Rio a real cat?

Yes. Rio is a white long-haired cat who lives with Vivek, the maker of Petmodoro. Meet Rio shows his photos next to his paintings.

Are there ads?

Never on the timer screen. The website has no ads at all.