Puperino
A cozy Pomodoro timer with a puppy
Puperino is a calm study timer for iPhone. Biscuit naps beside you while you focus, blocks the apps that distract you, and brings you a gift every time you finish.
Download on the App StoreFree to download. Puperino Pro is optional, with a free week on the yearly plan.
A study buddy that naps beside you
Start a session and Biscuit curls up in his bed next to you until you're done.
A gift for every session
Finish and he brings you something: a ball, a flower, sometimes a golden frisbee.
Countdown on your lock screen
Lock your phone and Biscuit and the timer stay on your lock screen.
Cozy rooms to decorate
Trade gifts for bones and decorate his room. 11 seasonal themes.
Hats, glasses and outfits
Dress him up for exam day, Christmas or just because.
See your focus add up
Streaks, weekly charts and time per tag.
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