Pomotto

Your Mac finally knows when you're working

Pomotto automatically syncs focus sessions with macOS Do Not Disturb. One click transforms your entire system into a focus sanctuary.

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System-Wide Focus

Start a timer, your entire Mac enters Do Not Disturb. Notifications vanish. Distractions disappear. Pure focus.

Smart Break Restoration

Break time automatically restores notifications. Stay connected without staying distracted.

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No subscription. No account needed. Just better focus.

Stop fighting your computer for focus

The Problem

Every notification breaks focus for 23 minutes. Your Mac sends 50+ per hour. You never stood a chance.

The Solution

Pomotto makes your Mac work WITH you. One click silences everything. Break time reopens your world. Finally, a system that respects your attention.

Key Features

System-Wide Focus

Start a timer, your entire Mac enters Do Not Disturb. Notifications vanish. Distractions disappear. Pure focus.

Smart Break Restoration

Break time automatically restores notifications. Stay connected without staying distracted.

Energy Protection

Enforced breaks prevent burnout before it happens. Sustainable productivity, not exhaustion.

Built for both extremes

For Hyperfocusers

If you code for hours without breaks, Pomotto pulls you back from rabbit holes before burnout hits.

For the Easily Distracted

If Slack destroys your flow every 5 minutes, Pomotto creates unbreakable boundaries.

Meet @karloscodes

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Carlos Castellanos

I'm a Software Engineer, Engineering Manager, and solopreneur passionate about bringing ideas to life. In a world of endless distractions, I built Pomotto to help me find the focus I needed to work on my own projects. Because I use it every day, I'm committed to constantly improving it. It's that simple - I'm just sharing the tools I build for myself.

Frequently Asked Questions

How's Pomotto different?

No ticking clock nagging you, Pomotto uses gentle chimes and flashes to cue breaks. Built for deep focus, not distraction.

  • Mac Do Not Disturb sync, dive in, uninterrupted.
  • Smart filtering, key alerts, no noise.
  • No countdown stress, just flow.
  • 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.

How is this different from just using Do Not Disturb?

Pomotto automatically manages DND based on your work sessions. No more forgetting to turn it on or off.

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