Engross: Focus Timer & To-Do

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4.4
12.9K reviews
500K+
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Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Whether you're working on big projects, studying for exams, or just trying to improve productivity, Engross combines the power of the Pomodoro Technique, to-do lists, day planner, and focus analytics to help you stay organized and distraction-free.

🔥 Why Engross?
Its timer uses a unique ‘Hit me when you are distracted’ hack that makes you more focused & engaged whether you are working or studying. To-do list has features designed keeping in mind the approaches that help in getting things done faster. Calendar is neat & simple so that you can keep your days organised effortlessly. The app is designed to help you achieve more.

⏱️ Key Features:

⏱ Focus Timer with Pomodoro Technique
• Customize focus & break durations with ease
• Use the Stopwatch when you simply want to track your time effortlessly
• Attach a timer/stopwatch and start sessions right from the To-do list or Calendar
• Session tagging for productivity insights

✅ To-Do List
• Repeat tasks with flexible repeat options like twice a week, every alternate day etc.
• Track progress of your long & big tasks with a flexible progress tracker
• Reminders that can notify you up to 24 hours in advance
• Break the big tasks into smaller & achievable sub-tasks and achieve bigger goals effortlessly

📅 Daily Planner/Calendar
• Create events and plan routines
• From main tasks of the day to lunch break & meditation time, get notified with reminders for everything and stay on track with your schedule
• Create Recurring events for your regular routine & keep your days organised

📊 Productivity Analytics
• Track your focus trends & peak performance times
• Session history with charts and detailed insights
• Understand where your time goes
• Export sessions history for personal analysis

💻 Clean, Distraction-Free UI
• Minimalist design focused on getting work done

🚫 App Whitelist
• Block the distracting apps while working and stay fully focused

🎵 White Noise
• Soothing sounds help to be more focused & engaged when working

💼 Engross is perfect for:
College Students & High Schoolers
Remote Workers & Freelancers
ADHD & Neurodivergent Users
Writers, Designers, and Creators
Anyone looking to work smarter, not harder

🎓 For Students (High School & College)
Study smarter, not harder.

Engross is an ultimate study partner, combining the Pomodoro technique, task planner, and focus tracking to help you crush exams, stay ahead of assignments, and make every study session count.

🎯 Key Benefits for Students:
* ‘Hit me when you are distracted’ helps a lot in staying focused
* Flexibility of focus timer
* Plan out study blocks, breaks, and classes
* With App Whitelist, stay off social media while studying
* Stats Dashboard shows how long you study daily, weekly, monthly
* No Ads

💻 For Professionals
* Pomodoro Timer: Stay productive without burning out
* To-Do List + Calendar: Manage client tasks, meetings, and deadlines
* Session Tags & Stats: Track work hours by client or label
* Minimalist Interface

🧠 For ADHD & Neurodivergent Users
Engross supports focus, structure, and routine — helping people with ADHD or executive function challenges stay organized and productive. It's simple and flexible.
* Flexible Pomodoro Timer: Adjustable sessions and breaks
* Simple Task List: Break big tasks into smaller, doable steps
* Visual Stats: Get dopamine boosts from seeing your progress
* Routine Builder: Create and stick to daily structures
* Low Clutter Design: No overwhelming menus or distractions
No pressure. Just the tools you need to build focus, one session at a time.


📈 See real progress, every day.
Don’t just manage your time — take charge of it. Whether you want to beat procrastination, develop discipline, or simply get more done, Engross gives you the clarity and control you need to succeed.


Pomodoro™ and Pomodoro Technique® are registered trademarks of Francesco Cirillo. This app is not affiliated with Francesco Cirillo.
Updated on
Apr 16, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
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Data is encrypted in transit
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Ratings and reviews

4.5
12K reviews
Luis Gregson (gluis11)
April 25, 2025
been using this for a couple of days and really enjoying it so far. using the big button to track distractions helps me cut them down. and the basic pomodoro functionality is great. only things that could be improved: 1. when first opening the app you see a big button which says to hit it when distracted, but it's not obvious that it's only when you're in a work session - just a minor UI/UX thing 2. I'd love to be able to set a longer break every few breaks (eg every 4th break is 15mins)
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Engross Apps
April 29, 2025
Hello Luis, We are really glad that you are finding the app useful! We'll work on it and improve it. Engross does have the option to set long break, while setting the timer, when you set 4 or more sessions, you'll see the option to set a long break every 'x' sessions. Please feel free to drop us a note at support@engrossapp.com, we'll assist you.
Tyler Schuster
January 8, 2025
This app is clearly only intended to be used if you want to block distractions on your phone. It basically can't be used without granting numerous permissions that alert and block you from using the phone when the timer is up. I don't have a problem with distractions on my phone so I don't need it blocking any of that. I just need the alert but the app is literally impossible to use until you grant those permissions.
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Engross Apps
January 8, 2025
Hi Tyler, We are really sorry for the inconvenience. Actually, the permissions are not just needed for blocking other apps, it is used to show up the app when a break ends and work session starts. Please allow the required permissions and give it a try, if you need any assistance, let us know at support@engrossapp.com.
Trayton Monju
December 8, 2024
I LOVE this app. The only thing I'd change is the widget by making tapping the top of the task widget open the app, that way I won't need a redundant icon on my home screen. I'd also like the ability to sort items by priority in the widget too, it could maybe match whatever it's set to in app. This is my fav no frills productivity tool I've come across so far and the distraction tracker is truly thee way. Thanks for all y'all do, I bought a lifetime sub a while ago to support
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Engross Apps
January 2, 2025
Hello Trayton, Thank you, this means a lot! We hope that the app keeps helping you well. We'll surely work on the widgets and try to implement these suggestions soon. If you have any other suggestions/feedback for us or if you need any assistance, let us know at support@engrossapp.com, we'll be glad to hear from you. Wish you a very happy new year!

What’s new

v11.3.0
- Added 4 new languages - Hungarian, Indonesian, Polish & Ukrainian.
- Other improvements.
v11.2.1
- Bug fixes.
v11.2.0
- Improvements in Tasks and Calendar widgets.
v11.1.3
- Bug fix and other improvements.
v11.1.0
- 'Lifetime' option added in the Statistics.
- Bug fix and other improvements.