Philip Young

Session - Pomodoro timer w/ distraction blocking, journal & analytics

Catalina and iOS 13.3++ only!
Start your momentum by focusing in 25-minutes session!
Session help you be more focused by blocking distracting website and more mindful by tracking your progress.
Your progress is shown in analytics for you to review!

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bormahine
Cool app. Do you have any tips for using apps to manage your time?
Lance Scadden
Hi Philip, I subscribed to the pro version, how do you activate dark mode on the iphone?
Philip Young
@lancescadden1 Thanks Lance! It's currently based on your phone system (dark mode / light mode). I'll put it on settings on next update (in few days!) Let me know if you have any other questions.
Kaushik Murali
Interesting UI. Will definitely try it out. Thank you for creating this!
Philip Young
@kaushik_murali1 thank you Kaushik!
Amine Lahrichi
Super cool! Thank you :)
Philip Young
@amine_lahrichi your welcome!
Teo Decu
Hey @philipyoungg ! Congrats on launching Session — one comment after downloading the Mac app: Unfortunately, the interface is barely usable when using Dark Mode (both text and background are light gray / white. Is this something already on your radar?
Philip Young
@decu Thank you Teo! 1. Can you check on System Preferences > General > Appearance > Accent Color whether it's graphite (black)? If yes, change it to other color and see if the issue still exists. Or are you in BigSur? Both happens because of bug from macOS. 2. I would love to make it a one-time fee—but it's really proven unsustainable. Syncing need server—it needs to run 24/7 and not free. Ideally I want to make it one-time purchase with free update for a year. But that's not currently possible on Mac / iOS ecosystem.
Asnim P Ansari
How exactly Pro and free version differ?
Philip Young
@asnim_p_ansari1 it's available on here https://www.stayinsession.com/pr... Basically full analytics access, sync between devices, backup on cloud, dark mode, etc. Otherwise, the Pomodoro timer part is free :)
Vlad Nekrutenko
cool! does it provide analytics for the time spent on different activities?
Philip Young
@vlad_nekrutenko I've considered adding tagging & project, but afraid that I'll become a chore for user because it needs upkeep ("ah, I forgot to add tagging", "what was the tag for project X again?", etc). I do want to add it in the future. Still researching a good UX that have minimal annoyances.
Shane Hudson
I was a beta tester for this product, I've not yet used in anger due to a lot of my work being on Windows at the moment but for a beta version of a product I was incredibly impressed with the quality!
Philip Young
@shanehudson thank you Shane :)
Eric Anderson
This is a great product and Philip is an awesome human. If you're looking for a focus timer to help you do calm, focused work, this is it! Nice work Philip!! 🚀🚀🚀
Philip Young
@theericanderson Danke Eric 😭
Sofia Sedano
Really good idea! Will make sure to try it :)
Philip Young
@sofia_sedano Please do Sofia :)