Focus timer sessions
Start a focus session from a Todo, planned activity or standalone timer. Thruday keeps the current task and countdown in view, giving study, work and everyday tasks a clear block of time.
Not every task starts in your schedule. Create a standalone focus session for unexpected work, reading, study or anything else that needs a clear block of attention right now.
Try standalone focusDistraction-free timers
Focus stays simple around one task and its timer.
Open Focus from a Todo, an Anytime activity or a planned activity. Start early, give a loose task a timer or begin when the scheduled activity arrives, without recreating it in a separate timer app.
A focus session does not need to disconnect you from the rest of the day. Thruday gives one task a defined block of time and a simpler screen, while your wider plan stays ready in the background for when the timer ends and you are ready to move on.
Pause, rewind or extend a focus session when the task takes longer, you need a break or the original timer no longer fits.
Try flexible focus timersOn iOS, Android and Web
Use focus timers, study sessions and timed work blocks across iOS, Android and Web.
During Focus, the active task and countdown stay central while the next planned activity remains visible. You can see the time remaining without bringing your entire schedule back into view.
Pick up where you left off
Start a focus timer at your desk, check how much time is left while you’re away from your phone and come back to the same task without setting the session up again.
That flexibility is the point. You may be following the schedule, starting something early, picking up a loose task or sitting down to study with no need to add anything to the planner first. Focus works from each of those starting points.
Keep the activity you are working on in view so the session stays anchored to one clear task.
See the time remaining throughout the session without opening another timer or bringing back your full schedule.
Keep the next planned activity visible so you know what follows when the current focus block ends.
Pause the session when something pulls you away, then continue when you are ready to return.
Move the countdown back with rewind when you need to recover time without starting a new focus session.
Add more time when the task needs longer than expected while keeping the same activity in Focus.
More than 38,000 people use Thruday across work, study and everyday planning. The reviews below reflect the wider app, where Focus sits alongside tasks, schedules and reminders.
Thruday makes it really easy to plan my schedule. It’s visual, easy to use and flexible enough that it helps me at university, at work and during the day.
Harold Belozy
Fantastic app which is so easy to use. It keeps me organised and on schedule which is more than other apps have managed to do so far. Would highly recommend it to others who struggle to remember things. It has changed my life!
Zennor97
If you have issues with remembering, scheduling etc then this app is for you. It’s almost like having a personal assistant in your pocket! To have the ability to keep notes, checklists, my schedule, appointments etc all in one place has been a godsend with reminders and alerts to give me that ‘nudge’ I often need!
Hayziie
I’ve never been good in being productive and organised and had to use different things which made it even worse. Having an app where I got my notes, checklists, reminders and help from my partner to manage it has changed me, reeled in a promotion at work and I feel so much less stressed. Would highly recommend to anyone who is neurodivergent and struggling.
Addie User
My experience with Thruday so far has exceeded expectations! If you are looking for some extra help with organising your day and your life, then look no further. Will be using this App and it’s great features for the foreseeable!
Beckyc1194
A focus timer does more than count down. It gives one task a visible boundary, keeps competing plans out of the way and shows the time remaining, so you can work from a smaller piece of the day.
A vague task can feel bigger than the work itself. Giving it a defined focus session turns “work on this” into a smaller commitment with a visible end point, whether you choose a short Pomodoro-style block or a longer stretch of time.
When everything is competing at once, deciding what deserves attention can become part of the work. A defined focus block narrows that decision to one task, giving other plans a clear time to wait while you work through what is in front of you.
Knowing the block has an end can make a task feel more contained. The countdown gives you a reference for pacing the session and deciding whether to stop, pause or extend as the session approaches its end.
Use a study timer for reading, review or assignments, choosing a short Pomodoro-style block or a longer focus session to match the work.
Use a work timer for reports, emails or deep work, keeping one task visible while the rest of your workday stays out of the way.
Set a timer for chores, cleaning or household jobs when a clear block of time helps you stay with one task until the session ends.
Use a focus session for practice, tutorials or self-study, giving a new skill a defined period of attention without restructuring the rest of your day.
Set aside a timed block for reading, writing or creative work when you want one project in view and the rest of your plans outside the session.
Use a standalone focus timer for forms, emails, calls or other personal admin when several small jobs need a clear starting point.
The FAQs cover the practical differences between planned, task-based and standalone Focus Sessions, including starting early and using Thruday for Pomodoro-style or study timer sessions.
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Thruday supports daily executive function with visual timelines, reminders, task structure, and tools that make it easier to start tasks, move between activities, and stay grounded through the day. It is designed to reduce friction around planning, transitions, and follow-through, while also supporting emotional awareness and wellbeing.
Visual planning can make the day easier to understand at a glance. Thruday uses visual structure, routines, reminders and flexible planning tools to help reduce task and time blindness, support calmer transitions and make daily plans easier to follow.
Consistent reminders and in-app alerts can make it easier to notice the flow of the day and stay connected to what is coming next. Over time, that can help build better time awareness and reduce the mental effort of trying to keep track of everything without support.
Thruday helps you prioritize tasks by making it easier to see what matters now, what can wait, and what belongs later. Clear task structure, visual planning, and simple priority tools help you stay focused without making the day feel rigid.
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You can download Thruday on Apple and Android devices through the Apple App Store and Google Play. Thruday is also available on the web for free.
Thruday includes free visual planning and to-do list features, with no credit card required to get started. Optional premium subscriptions unlock extra features, but you can begin planning, building routines, and organizing tasks for free.
Open a task in Focus, choose the time and work from a screen built around what is happening now. The rest of your day is still there when you are ready for it.