Pomotto
Your Mac finally knows when you're working
Start a timer. Your Mac goes quiet. Take a break. Notifications come back. That's it.
Automatic Do Not Disturb
Timer starts, notifications stop. No manual toggling. Your Mac handles it.
Breaks Restore Connection
Break time? Notifications come back. You stay reachable when you're not deep in work.
Enforced Breaks
Gentle chimes remind you to stop. No "just five more minutes." Burnout prevention built in.
$2.99, yours forever. No subscription. No account.
Ambient sounds · macOS Focus modes · Smart filtering
Every notification breaks your focus for 23 minutes. Your Mac sends 50+ per hour.
Pomotto silences them when you're working. Brings them back when you're not.
"Why not just toggle Do Not Disturb myself?"
You could. But you won't remember. And you definitely won't remember to turn it back on during breaks. Pomotto handles the toggle so you handle the work.
macOS only
Nailing one platform beats half-assing three.
Hey, I'm Carlos.
I build simple, independent software that helps me run my own websites, and I share it so others can do the same.
In a world of endless distractions, I built Pomotto to help me find the focus I needed to work on my own projects.
I keep improving it because I use it every day.
I hope you find it useful.
Ready to focus?
$2.99. One-time. No subscription. No account.
Frequently Asked Questions
How's Pomotto different from Do Not Disturb?
Pomotto automatically manages DND based on your work sessions. No more forgetting to turn it on or off.
- Timer starts, DND activates. Break starts, DND deactivates.
- Gentle chimes and flashes cue breaks—no countdown stress.
- Smart filtering lets key alerts through.
- One-time buy, no subscription trap.
Subscription or one-time?
One-time purchase. Pay once, own it, no subscriptions, no fees.
Built to last with free updates forever. I'm not here to lock you in.
Mac-only?
Yes, macOS only. No Windows or mobile plans.
Nailing one platform beats half-assing three. Ties tight with Mac's native tools, simplicity over sprawl.
How does it help hyper-focused?
Pomotto harnesses hyper-focus, keeps you locked in without losing balance.
- Halts endless runs—keeps you present.
- Pulls you back from rabbit holes.
- Cues breaks to sustain energy.
- Mac Do Not Disturb filters noise, keeps essentials.
What if I hate breaks?
Breaks feel off, but they sharpen focus—science backs it.
- Tune break length to fit you.
- Skip when you're in the zone.
- Ease into your rhythm.
See why breaks win.
What about urgent messages?
Pomotto works with your macOS Do Not Disturb settings. You can configure which calls, texts, and apps break through during focus time.
- Allow calls from favorites or repeat callers
- Let specific apps like calendar alerts come through
- Emergency calls always bypass Do Not Disturb
- Everything else waits for your break
Does it work with Focus modes?
Yes, Pomotto integrates seamlessly with macOS Focus modes.
Can I customize what gets blocked?
Absolutely. Your choice, your rules. Pomotto uses whatever Do Not Disturb settings you've already configured.
- Configure once in macOS Settings
- Pomotto respects your preferences
- Block social media, allow work apps
- Or vice versa—it's entirely up to you
