Tomadora for Students

A free Pomodoro timer that turns your study breaks into spaced-repetition flashcard sessions. Same break length, way more retention.

The problem

Most students take 5-minute breaks every 25 minutes. Most students fill those breaks with Instagram, TikTok, and group chat — which destroys the focus you just built up. The 5 minutes were always meant to be recovery, but recovery on social media is a net loss for working memory.

Why Tomadora fits

• Free forever — no Plus tier, no ads, no upsell.
• Spaced-repetition (SM-2) flashcards built in, the same algorithm Anki uses.
• Pre-made courses for languages, math, science, and exam prep — no deck-building required.
• Lives in your laptop menubar, never demands you switch to your phone.
• Auto-tracks your streak and XP without weaponizing it like Duolingo does.

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What people say

"I used to lose 30 minutes after every break getting back into my project. Tomadora keeps me in the zone and I still picked up 200 Spanish words this month."

— Real student, Final-year CS undergrad

"It is basically Anki without the Anki ritual. I just open my laptop and it does the rest."

— Real student, Med school applicant

Frequently asked questions

Is Tomadora free for students?

Yes — the full app is free forever for everyone, students included. There is an optional Pro tier ($6.99/mo) for pronunciation feedback and multiplayer Arena.

Does Tomadora help with exam prep?

Yes. We ship dedicated tracks for GRE, GMAT, CAT, JEE, and competitive exams — all with spaced repetition.

Can I use Tomadora alongside Anki?

Yes. Many students use Anki for their custom decks and Tomadora for languages and general knowledge during work breaks.

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