# Momotaro: Focus Timer --- ## Getting Started ### What is Momotaro? # What is Momotaro? **Momotaro** is a minimalist focus timer designed to help you build better concentration habits and achieve deep work. By combining a simple interface with gamified elements and calming aesthetics, it encourages consistent focus sessions to boost your productivity. ## What Momotaro Is At its core, Momotaro is a tool to help you practice focused, uninterrupted work in dedicated time blocks. Unlike a standard countdown timer, it transforms the process into a rewarding experience. It's built around a few key principles: - **Simple Focus Timer:** A clean, distraction-free interface where you can quickly set a duration for your work session and begin. - **Gamified Progress:** The app encourages consistency by tracking your daily streaks, awarding achievements, and allowing you to unlock new content as you accumulate focus time. - **Personalized Ambiance:** You can customize your focus sessions with a variety of unlockable color themes and ambient soundscapes, creating an environment that helps you concentrate. - **Performance Tracking:** Your focus history is tracked in the Stats section, giving you insights into your consistency, average session length, and overall progress. ## Why Momotaro Matters In a world full of distractions, dedicating time to focus is essential for high-quality work. Momotaro helps you create and protect that time. Using the app helps you reduce task-switching, train your attention span, and build a sustainable work routine. The gamified elements provide positive reinforcement, making it easier to stick with your goals and turn focus into a natural habit. ## How Momotaro Works Momotaro works by tracking the minutes you spend in active focus sessions. Every time you successfully complete a timer, those minutes are added to your total. This progress contributes toward unlocking new themes and sounds, giving you a tangible reward for your efforts. The app also monitors your daily usage to calculate your current streak, motivating you to show up every day. ## Summary This article explains that Momotaro is a focus timer app designed to improve your productivity and concentration. It achieves this by combining a minimalist timer with motivational features like daily streaks, achievements, and unlockable themes and sounds, helping you build and maintain effective work habits. ## Related - [Setting Your First Focus Goal](#article-1002) - [How to Use the Focus Timer](#article-2001) - [Unlocking Themes and Sounds](#article-2003) --- ### How to Start Your First Focus Session with Momotaro # How to Start Your First Focus Session with Momotaro Welcome to Momotaro! This guide will show you how to start your very first focus session. Learning this core feature is the first step toward building better focus habits and tracking your progress. You will need the Momotaro app installed on your device to begin. 1. Open the **Momotaro** app from your home screen. 2. On the main timer screen, **swipe left or right** to select the duration for your focus session. The number represents minutes. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/132cc48c-20c2-4ae3-934f-f9a5ba5f4562/00:12) 3. Once you've set your desired time, **tap anywhere on the screen** to begin the focus session. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/132cc48c-20c2-4ae3-934f-f9a5ba5f4562/00:49) ### Tips for Your Session Selected the wrong time by mistake? No problem. During the countdown, you can **tap and hold** the screen at any time to cancel the current session and return to the time selection screen. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/132cc48c-20c2-4ae3-934f-f9a5ba5f4562/01:16) ## Summary This article explains the fundamental process of using the Momotaro app to improve your focus. You learned how to select a time, start a session, and cancel it if needed, giving you the essential tools to begin building productive habits. ## Related - [Personalizing Your Themes and Sounds](#article-3001) - [Understanding Focus Streaks and Stats](#article-2003) - [Setting and Editing Your Focus Goals](#article-3002) --- ### How to Reset or Restart a Focus Session # How to Reset or Restart a Focus Session If you start a focus session by mistake or need to change the duration after it has begun, you can easily reset it. This guide shows you how to restart an active countdown without losing your place in the app. No special permissions or tools are required. 1. First, begin a focus session by selecting a time and tapping the screen to start the countdown. 2. While the timer is actively counting down, press and hold your finger anywhere on the **screen**. 3. The session will immediately stop, and you will be returned to the time selection screen. 4. From here, you can select a new duration and start a new session whenever you are ready. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/132cc48c-20c2-4ae3-934f-f9a5ba5f4562/01:15) ### Tip Restarting a session will cancel it completely. The time that has already passed in the session will not be saved or counted toward your daily focus goals or streaks. ## Summary This article explains how to use a simple long-press gesture to reset an active focus timer. This feature provides a quick and convenient way to cancel and restart a session without navigating through menus, allowing for greater flexibility in managing your focus time. ## Related - [How to Start a Focus Session](#article-1001) - [Setting Session Durations](#article-1002) - [Viewing Your Stats and Streaks](#article-3001) --- ## Customization and Preferences ### How to Change the Color Theme in Momotaro # How to Change the Color Theme in Momotaro Personalize your focus environment by changing the app's visual theme. This guide shows you how to change the color theme in the Momotaro app. This allows you to customize the look and feel of your focus sessions. 1. From the app's main timer screen, tap the smiling character icon at the bottom to open the settings menu. 2. On the **Settings** screen, scroll down to the **Themes** section. 3. Under the **Colors** heading, swipe left or right to browse through the available themes. 4. Tap on your desired theme to select it. A confirmation message will appear. 5. Tap **OK** to confirm your choice. The new theme will be applied to your next focus session. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/132cc48c-20c2-4ae3-934f-f9a5ba5f4562/00:43) ### Tips You can unlock new themes by completing focus goals over time. To see your goals progress, just swipe left and the stats page will be prompted.  ## Summary This article explains how to customize the visual appearance of the Momotaro app by selecting a new color theme. By navigating to the settings menu, you can browse and apply different themes to personalize your focus environment and make your sessions more enjoyable. ## Related - [How to Change Audio Themes](#article-2204) - [How to Change the App Icon](#article-2203) - [How to Set a Focus Goal](#article-1102) --- ### How to Select a Background Sound # How to Select a Background Sound This guide will show you how to select a background sound for your focus sessions in Momotaro. Choosing an ambient sound can help improve your concentration and create a more immersive focus environment. You will need to have the Momotaro app installed on your device. 1. From the main timer screen, tap the **settings icon** at theta right of the scree to open the settings menu. 2. In the **Settings** screen, scroll down to the **Themes** section. 3. Locate the **Sounds** carousel, which is below the **Colors** options. 4. Swipe left or right to browse the available background sounds. 5. Tap on the sound you wish to use. The change will be applied to your next focus session. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/132cc48c-20c2-4ae3-934f-f9a5ba5f4562/00:40) ### Good to Know Some sounds may appear locked. These are unlocked as you build your focus habits and complete sessions. The text 'Theme changes apply to your next session' indicates that your new sound will not be active until you start a new timer. ## Summary This article explains how to customize your focus environment by selecting an ambient background sound in the Momotaro app settings. By personalizing your audio experience, you can create a more immersive and effective focus session tailored to your preferences. ## Related - [How to change the color theme](#article-1202) - [Unlocking new themes](#article-1303) - [How to start a focus session](#article-1102) --- ### Adjust session preferences # Adjust session preferences The **Settings** screen allows you to personalize your focus sessions by customizing the app's appearance, sounds, and behavior. You can access this screen by swiping up from the bottom of the main timer interface. ## Themes In the **Themes** section, you can change the visual and auditory environment for your focus sessions. Changes you make here will apply to your next session. - **Colors:** Swipe horizontally to browse and select different color schemes for the timer screen. Some themes may need to be unlocked by achieving focus goals. - **Sounds:** Swipe to choose an ambient audio theme that will play during your focus session. Options range from city sounds to nature. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/132cc48c-20c2-4ae3-934f-f9a5ba5f4562/00:39) ## Preferences The **Preferences** section contains several toggles that control the app's core behavior during and outside of focus sessions. - **Keep Screen On:** When enabled, this prevents your device's screen from locking or dimming during an active focus session. - **Sound Effects:** Toggles the interactive sounds within the app, such as the clicks when adjusting the timer. - **Audio Themes:** Enables or disables the ambient background sounds you selected in the **Themes** section. - **Follow System Appearance:** When on, the app will automatically switch between light and dark mode to match your device's system settings. Disabling this reveals a manual **Dark Mode** toggle. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/132cc48c-20c2-4ae3-934f-f9a5ba5f4562/00:27) ### Tips for Using This Section Experiment with different color and sound combinations to discover which environment best suits your focus needs. If you find the ambient sounds distracting, you can disable **Audio Themes** while still enjoying the visual timer. ## Summary This article explains how to use the Settings screen to customize your Momotaro experience. It covers how to change visual themes and background sounds, as well as how to adjust functional preferences like keeping the screen on and managing sound effects. These options allow you to create a personalized environment to help you focus more effectively. ## Related - How to start a focus session - An overview of your stats - Understanding Sensei Mode --- ## Tracking and Motivation ### View Your Focus Stats and History # View Your Focus Stats and History The **Stats** screen provides a comprehensive overview of your focus habits and progress over time. You can access it from the main timer screen to review your session history, track your consistency, and see the rewards you've unlocked. This is the perfect place to check in on how well you are building your focus habit. ## Accessing Your Stats From the main timer screen, tap the character icon at the bottom center to open the menu. At the top of this screen, select the **Stats** tab to view your history and metrics. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/132cc48c-20c2-4ae3-934f-f9a5ba5f4562/00:17) ## Weekly View and Achievements At the top of the **Stats** screen, you'll find a quick visual summary of your recent activity. - **This Week:** A visual calendar that highlights the days you successfully completed at least one focus session. - **Achievement:** This card displays the most recent reward or theme you have unlocked through your focus efforts. You can tap **Share Achievement** to share your progress. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/132cc48c-20c2-4ae3-934f-f9a5ba5f4562/00:18) ## Detailed Focus Stats The **Focus Stats** section gives you a quantitative breakdown of your session data, allowing you to see your total activity and average performance. - **Today:** The total number of focus sessions completed today. - **This Week:** The total number of sessions completed in the current week. - **All Time:** The cumulative number of all sessions you have ever completed. - **Average:** The average duration of your focus sessions, calculated across all completed sessions. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/132cc48c-20c2-4ae3-934f-f9a5ba5f4562/00:20) ## Consistency Metrics Below the focus stats, the **Consistency** panel helps you understand how regularly you are engaging with the app and building your habit. - **Current Streak:** Shows the number of consecutive days you have completed a focus session. - **Longest Streak:** Displays your all-time record for consecutive focus days. - **This Week:** A percentage showing how many days this week you have met your focus goal. - **This Month:** A percentage showing your consistency for the current month. ### Tips for Using This Section Use your **Longest Streak** as a personal record to beat. Maintaining and growing your **Current Streak** is a great motivator for building a daily focus practice. ## Summary This article explains how to access and interpret your performance data on the **Stats** screen. It covers key metrics such as weekly progress, total session counts, average session length, and consistency streaks. Use this screen to monitor your habit formation and stay motivated on your focus journey. ## Related - [Setting Your First Focus Goal](#article-1002) - [Unlocking Achievements and Rewards](#article-2004) - [Understanding Sensei Mode](#article-2002) --- ### How to View and Share Your Achievements # How to View and Share Your Achievements This guide shows you how to find and share your achievements in the Momotaro app. Sharing your progress is a great way to celebrate your focus milestones with others. You will need to have unlocked at least one achievement to follow these steps. 1. From the main timer screen, open the app's settings. 2. Tap the **Stats** tab located at the top of the screen to view your progress. 3. Scroll down to the **Achievement** section. Here you will see the most recent achievement you've earned. 4. Tap the **Share Achievement** button located below the achievement description. 5. Select your preferred app or contact from your device's share menu to send your achievement. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/132cc48c-20c2-4ae3-934f-f9a5ba5f4562/00:18) ## Summary This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to access and share your unlocked achievements. Following this process allows you to easily track your accomplishments and share your focus journey with friends or colleagues, providing motivation and celebrating your dedication. ## Related - [Reviewing your focus stats and streaks](#article-2404) - [Using Sensei Mode to set focus goals](#article-2402) - [How to customize themes and sounds](#article-2401) --- ### How Focus Streaks Work in Momotaro # How Focus Streaks Work in Momotaro A **focus streak** in Momotaro represents the number of consecutive days you have completed at least one focus session. Understanding how streaks work is key to building consistent habits and staying motivated on your productivity goals. ## What a Focus Streak Is A focus streak is a simple but powerful metric that tracks your daily consistency. It acts as a visual reminder of your commitment to focused work. Think of it as a chain; each day you successfully complete a session, you add another link. - A streak counts the number of days in a row you've used the timer. - To maintain your streak, you must complete at least one focus session per day. - If you miss a day, your streak resets to zero. ## Why Focus Streaks Matter Maintaining a focus streak helps you turn an intention into a habit. The desire to not "break the chain" provides a powerful daily incentive to set aside time for deep work. It gamifies the process of building discipline, making it more engaging and rewarding. As you build a longer streak, you not only improve your focus but also unlock new themes and sounds within the app. This provides a tangible reward for your consistent effort and helps keep your focus environment fresh and inspiring. ## How Streaks Are Calculated Momotaro tracks your streaks based on calendar days, according to your device's time zone. As long as you complete one focus session of any duration between midnight and 11:59 PM, that day will count toward your streak. Your current streak and your all-time longest streak are visible in the "Stats" screen. ## Summary This article explains how focus streaks are used to track and encourage daily consistency with your focus habits. By completing at least one session a day, you can build a streak, which serves as a powerful motivator and allows you to unlock new rewards in the Momotaro app. ## Related - [How to Set Focus Goals](#article-2001) - [Understanding Your Stats](#article-2002) - [Unlocking New Themes and Sounds](#article-2004) --- ## Goals and Unlocks ### How to Set and Edit Your Daily Focus Goal # How to Set and Edit Your Daily Focus Goal This guide explains how to set and edit your daily focus goal within the Momotaro app. Establishing a recurring goal helps you build consistent focus habits and stay on track with reminders from your personal Sensei. You will need the Momotaro app installed on your device to complete these steps. 1. Open the **Momotaro** app from your device's home screen. 2. Tap the **settings icon** located in the bottom right corner of the main screen to open the settings menu. 3. Under the **Sensei Mode** section, tap **Edit Focus Goal**. 4. Once you have set up your goal Momotaro **will send you** a gentle notification, with a reminder. ![](https://app.hintoai.com/revideo-cache-api/screenshot/132cc48c-20c2-4ae3-934f-f9a5ba5f4562/00:16) 5. On the goal-setting screen, select your desired focus duration and the time of day for your reminder. 6. Choose the days of the week you want the goal to be active. 7. Tap **Save** or a similar confirmation button to apply your changes. ## Summary This article provides a step-by-step process for personalizing your focus schedule in the Momotaro app. Setting a daily goal enables the Sensei Mode feature, which sends you reminders to help you build and maintain a productive routine, track your progress, and unlock new content over time. ## Related - [How to Start a Focus Session](#article-2001) - [Understanding the Momotaro Interface](#article-1001) - [Unlocking and Customizing Themes](#article-2003) --- ### Unlock New Themes by Focusing # Unlock New Themes by Focusing **Unlock new themes by focusing** is a core feature in Momotaro designed to motivate you to build a consistent focus habit. By completing focus sessions, you earn new color and sound themes to personalize your experience. ## What Unlockable Themes Are Themes in Momotaro are combinations of custom color palettes and ambient audio tracks that create a unique atmosphere for your focus sessions. As you accumulate more focus time, you make progress toward unlocking new themes, which adds an element of reward to your routine. - **Color Themes:** Unlock a variety of visual styles, from calm and minimalist to vibrant and energetic. - **Sound Themes:** Access new background audio, like "Ocean Waves" or "Vinyl Crackle," to help you concentrate. - **App Icons:** Certain themes also unlock new app icons, allowing you to customize how Momotaro appears on your home screen. ## Why Unlocking Themes Matters This feature helps turn the practice of focusing into a rewarding game. Having a tangible goal—like unlocking the next theme—provides a powerful incentive to start a session and stick with your focus goals. By personalizing the app to your liking, you can create a more enjoyable and effective environment that you look forward to using. ## How It Works The system for unlocking themes is simple: every minute you spend in a focus session counts. Your accumulated focus time contributes to a progress bar, which you can view in the app’s settings. Once you reach the required minutes, the next theme is automatically unlocked, and you will see a notification or achievement marking your progress. ## Summary This article explains how Momotaro's reward system works. By consistently using the app for focus sessions, you accumulate minutes that unlock new visual themes, soundscapes, and app icons, turning habit-building into a personalized and motivating journey. ## Related - [Setting Your Focus Goal](#article-1891) - [Understanding Your Focus Stats](#article-1892) - [Using Sensei Mode for Guided Focus](#article-1893) ---