Tomadora for ADHD

A Pomodoro timer that gives you both halves of the focus cycle — short, structured work blocks and short, structured breaks. No empty time. No phone trap.

The problem

For ADHD brains, two things kill productivity: starting (executive function tax) and sustaining (boredom intolerance). Pomodoro helps with starting because 25 minutes feels possible. But the 5-minute break is usually catastrophic: open the phone, lose 90 minutes. Tomadora replaces that empty break with a structured micro-reward — a flashcard, a new word, a short concept — that hits the same novelty receptors social media does, without the spiral.

Why Tomadora fits

• 25/5 cycles match the working-memory window most ADHD brains can sustain.
• Break content is short, novel, and gamified (XP, streak, Arena multiplayer) — ADHD-friendly stimulation that does not eat the rest of your day.
• No "infinite scroll" surface. Each lesson has a beginning, middle, and end.
• Auto-resumes the timer if you forget you paused it (1-hour grace) — ADHD-friendly forgiveness.
• Strict mode locks the break screen full-screen, so the dopamine reward is in the app, not on TikTok.

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What people say

"It is the first Pomodoro timer that does not punish me for the ADHD-shaped break I was already taking."

— Real user, Diagnosed at 32

"Strict mode is the killer feature. The full-screen takeover means I cannot accidentally open Twitter mid-break."

— Real user, Software engineer, ADHD

Frequently asked questions

Is Tomadora ADHD-friendly?

Yes — the 25/5 cycle, structured break content, and strict mode are all designed to work with ADHD attention patterns rather than against them.

What is strict mode?

Strict mode takes over the full screen during the break and prevents you from skipping the lesson. It is opt-in. Use it when you know you would otherwise drift to social media.

Does Tomadora replace ADHD medication or therapy?

No. It is a tool that complements existing treatment. If you suspect ADHD, talk to a clinician.

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