Most Pomodoro apps are a clock with a nice sound. They tell you a block ended. They can't tell you whether this week went into the subject you're weakest at, or the one you already enjoy.
Lighthouse Prep runs the timer and keeps the record. Each session is attached to a subject or topic, so your hours accumulate somewhere you can look at them later.
How a session runs
- Pick what you're working on — a subject, a chapter, a paper.
- Start the timer. It counts down a Pomodoro, or counts up if you'd rather work open-ended.
- Take the break when it ends. The next block is queued.
- Stop. The time is logged against that topic and your totals update.
No setup ritual. Open it, press start.
Choosing your interval
Different work wants different block lengths:
- 25 / 5 — classic. Best for memorisation, vocabulary, reading, and days when starting is the hard part.
- 50 / 10 — extended. Better for problem sets, maths and anything where 25 minutes ends just as you've warmed up.
- 90 / 20 — deep work. Essays, proofs, long-form analysis, code. Fewer, heavier blocks.
You can switch per session. A 90-minute block on a tired evening is a good way to do nothing for 90 minutes.
Why tracked time beats untracked time
Three things change once the hours are recorded:
- You stop guessing. "I studied a lot this week" becomes eleven hours, of which six were one subject. Usually a surprise.
- You spot the avoidance. Everyone skips the subject they're worst at. It's obvious in a chart and invisible in memory.
- You find your good hours. The session log shows when your focus actually holds — and for most people it isn't when they assumed.
What's included
- Pomodoro and custom intervals — 25/5, 50/10, 90/20, or your own.
- Sessions tied to subjects — hours accumulate per topic, not into a void.
- Distraction tagging — mark a break in focus while it's happening.
- Focus analytics — daily, weekly and monthly views of real study time.
- Streaks — light encouragement, not a slot machine.
- Works offline — the timer keeps running and syncs when you reconnect.
Who uses it
- University and college students tracking hours across a semester's courses
- Anyone preparing for a professional or licensing exam over several months
- Self-taught learners working through a course or a language
- People who suspect they study less than it feels like, and want to know
Start your first session
Open the timer, name what you're working on, and press start. You can set up a full plan later — or never.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a strict 25/5 Pomodoro timer?
It runs 25/5 by default, but you can set any work and break length. Many students find 50/10 works better for problem solving and 90/20 for deep reading. Pick what suits the subject.
How is this different from a standalone Pomodoro app?
A standalone timer is a clock — it forgets everything the moment you close it. This one logs each session against a subject or topic, so after two weeks you can see you gave Organic Chemistry nine hours and Statistics two. That gap is the useful part.
Does it work for coursework, not just exams?
Yes. Semester classes, dissertations, language learning, certification study, coding practice — anything you want to spend measured hours on.
What happens if I get distracted mid-session?
You can tag the distraction as it happens. That time is logged separately, so over a few weeks you can see which hours of the day your focus actually holds.
Do I need an account, and is it free?
The timer is free and you can start without signing up. An account keeps your history across devices.