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TimeMate

A focus timer in the menu bar.

Run focused work sessions, short breaks, and long breaks without keeping another window open.

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Available on the Mac App Store.

App preview

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Pomodoro cycle

Work, pause, and repeat

TimeMate follows a simple sequence of focus sessions and breaks. Default sessions use the common 25-minute focus, 5-minute short break, and 15-minute long break pattern.

Diagram of focus sessions, short breaks, and a long break

Timer controls

The settings needed to adapt the timer to your day.

Menu bar timer

See the active session without keeping the app window open.

Session sequence

Move between focus, short-break, and long-break sessions.

Custom durations

Set work and break lengths that match your routine.

Optional auto-start

Choose whether the next work or break session starts automatically.

Session notifications

Receive a notification when the current timer finishes.

English and Vietnamese

Use the application interface in either supported language.

Frequently asked questions

Which Macs can run TimeMate?
TimeMate needs macOS 13.5 or later and is available on the Mac App Store.
Do I need an account?
No. TimeMate has no sign-in. Your settings and completed sessions stay on your Mac.
Can I change the session lengths?
Yes. The defaults are 25 minutes of focus, a 5-minute short break and a 15-minute long break. You can set your own focus and break lengths in Settings.
Does TimeMate need a window open?
No. The timer lives in the menu bar, so the current session stays visible while you work in other apps. Click the icon to open the controls.
Which languages does TimeMate support?
English and Vietnamese.
Is the source code available?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub, where you can also report a problem or suggest a feature.

Get TimeMate

Download the app, inspect the source, or report a problem on GitHub.

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