PomoFox: The Pomodoro Timer That Brings Fun (and Chaos) to Your Breaks
Have you ever wished your Pomodoro timer could do more than just count down? What if it could surprise you, entertain you, and even challenge you during breaks? That’s exactly what I set out to build — and the result was PomoFox, an open-source Pomodoro timer with a playful twist.
Why Another Pomodoro Timer?
The Pomodoro Technique is a staple in my daily routine. But when I looked at existing Pomodoro apps, they all felt the same: a plain interface, a simple timer, and that’s about it. Where’s the fun in that?
So, I had a thought: What if my Pomodoro app could make each break unpredictable and entertaining?
Imagine This…
Instead of just staring at a countdown, your break could include:
- A prompt to do 10 push-ups 💪
- A random Would You Rather? question 🤔
- AI roasting you with sarcastic humor 😆
- A bizarre yet hilarious fact 🤯
- A website that melts like ice cream 🍦
- The whole page flipping upside down 🔄
- A tricky riddle to solve 🧠
In short: delightful chaos.
Bringing PomoFox to Life
I immediately started designing PomoFox with a retro pixel-art aesthetic and grabbed the domain pomofox.com. To make it unique, I added:
✔ A cute fox mascot 🦊
✔ A Lofi music player 🎶
✔ Light/Dark mode with pixel-art backgrounds 🎨
✔ Customizable timers ⏳
✔ A fun and playful logo 🔥
But something was missing. The chaos needed to return… and what better way than with a game? 🎮
Enter: Fox vs. Sword-Wielding Tomatoes 🍅⚔️
Since Pomodoro means tomato in Italian, and my app is PomoFox (Pomo = 🍅, Fox = 🦊), I thought — what if a fox had to dodge attacking tomatoes?
I had never built a game before, but I jumped in, learned along the way, and shipped it. You can play it here: game.pomofox.com.
If you’re a developer, you can check out the source code on GitHub: github.com/zibrahimov/fox-runner.
Launching PomoFox 🚀
I shared PomoFox on ProductHunt and Reddit, and the response has been fantastic! All of this came together in just two weeks.
What’s Next?
The plan is to add even more quirky features (and maybe more 2D mini-games when inspiration strikes). Got a wild idea? Drop it in the comments!
Try PomoFox & Level Up Your Productivity
If you’re looking for a Pomodoro timer that makes productivity fun, surprising, and engaging, give PomoFox a try.
And if you’re new to the Pomodoro Technique, check out my other post where I explain how it works and why it’s a game-changer for productivity!