Pomodoro Timer for Mac
Todo list & pomodoro timer in your macOS menu bar
Prefer not to install anything? Use the free online pomodoro timer in your browser.
A pomodoro app built for the Mac menu bar
Most Mac timer apps want a window, a Dock icon, and your attention. Pomodoro Timer takes the opposite approach: it lives entirely in your macOS menu bar, so the countdown is always in the corner of your eye while your screen stays clear for actual work. Start a 25-minute focus session, work through your todo list, and take a break when the bell rings.
The app pairs the timer with a clean todo list, so you can plan your pomodoro sessions around real tasks instead of a bare countdown. Everything is stored locally on your Mac — no account, no sync service, no tracking.
Works on macOS — and yes, "OS X"
Whether you call it macOS, Mac OS X, or OSX, it's the same operating system — Apple renamed OS X to macOS in 2016. If you landed here looking for a pomodoro timer for OS X, you are in the right place: the app runs natively on macOS 12.2 or later, on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, and installs in seconds from the Mac App Store.
New to the technique?
The pomodoro technique breaks work into 25-minute focus intervals separated by short breaks. It's a simple, proven way to fight procrastination and stay focused. Read what the Pomodoro Technique is and how it works before your first session.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free pomodoro timer for Mac?
Yes — the online pomodoro timer on this site is free and runs in any browser on your Mac. The native menu bar app is a one-time $3.99 purchase on the Mac App Store, with no subscription.
Does the app work on OS X?
The app is built for modern macOS (the current name for Mac OS X). If you are searching for an "OS X pomodoro timer" or "OSX pomodoro app", this is the same thing — Apple renamed OS X to macOS in 2016.
Does the timer live in the menu bar?
Yes. The timer runs entirely from the macOS menu bar, so the countdown is always visible without cluttering your Dock or taking up a window.
How do I download the pomodoro timer for Mac?
Click the Mac App Store button on this page, or see the download page for step-by-step instructions.
Is my data private?
Your todos and timer history are stored locally on your Mac. Nothing is uploaded to a server, and the app works fully offline.
Ready to try it? Download Pomodoro Timer from the Mac App Store or see the download page for all the ways to get it.