Focus Better with Sound Masking

A Pomodoro timer with built-in sound masking. Block distractions from noisy offices, coffee shops, or your own environment. White noise, pink noise, brown noise, and nature sounds help you concentrate and get into deep focus.

How to Use

1 Add your tasks to the queue and select the first one

2 Choose a background sound to mask distractions

3 Start a 25-minute focus session

4 Take a short break when the timer ends

5 Repeat four times, then take a longer break

The Pomodoro Technique

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that breaks work into 25-minute focused intervals separated by short 5-minute breaks. After completing four pomodoros, you take a longer 15-20 minute break.

This technique works because the timed intervals create a sense of urgency that helps maintain focus, while regular breaks prevent mental fatigue and allow your brain to consolidate information. Studies show that structured work intervals can increase productivity by 40-50% compared to continuous work.

Why Sound Masking Works

Sound masking uses steady ambient noise to cover up distracting sounds in your environment. Unlike noise cancellation, which tries to block sound, sound masking adds sound to make distractions less noticeable. Your brain can't ignore sudden noises like conversations or phone alerts, but it easily tunes out consistent background sounds.

Sound masking is effective for:

Noisy open offices and coworking spaces
Working from home with household distractions
Focusing in coffee shops or public spaces
Blocking intrusive thoughts during creative work
Managing tinnitus or ringing in the ears
ADHD and difficulty maintaining focus

This timer includes multiple sound masking options, each with different characteristics:

White Noise

Equal energy across all frequencies. Bright and neutral. Best for: sharp focus, blocking speech.

Pink Noise

Softer than white, with reduced high frequencies. Best for: reading, relaxation, sleep.

Brown Noise

Deep, low-frequency rumble. Most calming for many. Best for: deep work, meditation, tinnitus.

Whooshing

Filtered pink noise with gentle amplitude modulation. Best for: focus, stress relief.

Types of Noise for Focus

What is Brown Noise?

Brown noise (also called red noise) is a deep, low-frequency sound that creates a rumbling sensation. Unlike white noise's bright hiss, brown noise emphasizes lower frequencies, making it sound deeper and more soothing.

Best for: ADHD focus, tinnitus masking, meditation, deep work, sleep. Many people with ADHD find brown noise particularly effective for calming the mind and improving concentration.

What is Pink Noise?

Pink noise balances high and low frequencies, reducing the harshness of white noise while maintaining its masking properties. Think of it as a middle ground between brown and white noise. It sounds like steady rain, leaves rustling, or wind through trees.

Best for: Reading, studying, relaxation, sleep improvement. Pink noise is less fatiguing than white noise for extended focus sessions.

What is White Noise?

White noise contains equal energy across all audible frequencies, creating a consistent "shhh" sound, similar to TV static. It's the most effective at masking sudden sounds because it covers the entire frequency spectrum.

Best for: Blocking speech and conversations, covering sudden noises, offices with unpredictable sounds, babies and napping.