StudyBuddy

StudyBuddy by Divyansh — Free Pomodoro Timer & Study Tracker

StudyBuddy is a completely free study productivity app built by Divyansh at divyanshproject.com. No account, no sign-up, no ads, no subscription, no tracking. All your progress — XP, coins, streaks, flashcards, session history — is saved directly in your browser. Nothing ever leaves your device. Works completely offline after the first load.

Free Pomodoro Timer with 8 Focus Techniques

StudyBuddy's study timer supports 8 research-backed focus intervals. Use keyboard shortcuts 1–8 to switch between them instantly:

  • Pomodoro (25/5) — The classic tomato timer method. 25-minute focus block, 5-minute break. Best for short tasks, flashcards, and starting when motivation is low.
  • Short Sprint (15/3) — 15-minute focus, 3-minute break. Best for low-energy days, quick revision, or clearing small tasks without burnout.
  • Deep 50 (50/10) — 50-minute focus, 10-minute break. Best for problem sets, essay writing, coding, and work that needs a longer uninterrupted block.
  • 52/17 — 52-minute focus, 17-minute break. Based on productivity research for sustained desk work with a proper recovery window.
  • Ultradian (90/20) — 90-minute focus, 20-minute break. One deep work block aligned with the brain's natural ultradian rest rhythm. For research or major project work.
  • Exam Block (35/7) — 35-minute focus, 7-minute break. Practice exam questions with time to review mistakes after each round.
  • Reading Reset (30/5) — 30-minute focus, 5-minute break. For textbook reading, annotation, and writing chapter summaries.
  • Custom — Set any focus duration from 1 to 180 minutes and any break from 1 to 90 minutes.

Gamified XP and Level System

StudyBuddy makes studying rewarding. Earn 5 XP and 2 coins for every 5 minutes of real focus time. Sessions must be at least 5 minutes long to qualify. When your XP bar fills you level up and earn a 100-coin bonus. Level up enough times and you unlock the Level 5 badge. Daily XP cap: 360 XP. Daily coin cap: 144 coins. Coins can be spent in the companion shop to unlock named study companions.

Daily Study Streaks and 30-Day Calendar

Complete at least one qualifying session every day to build your streak. StudyBuddy shows your current streak, your longest streak ever, and a 30-day calendar dot grid so you can see exactly which days you studied. Miss a day and the streak resets — a powerful motivator to keep showing up.

Flashcards

Create a personal flip-card recall deck inside the Study panel. Add a question (prompt) and answer for each card, tap to flip between them, and delete cards you no longer need. Accidental deletions can be undone within 5 seconds.

8 Achievement Badges

  • 🎯 First Session — Complete your first qualifying focus session.
  • 🔥 3-Day Streak — Study on 3 consecutive days.
  • 💫 7-Day Streak — Study on 7 consecutive days.
  • ⏱️ 90 Min Focus — Log 90 real focus minutes in a single day.
  • ✅ All Tasks Done — Complete all of today's tasks (need at least 3).
  • 🦉 Night Owl — Complete a session after 10 PM.
  • ⭐ Level 5 — Reach level 5 by accumulating XP.
  • 🏆 Task Master — Complete 50 verified tasks total.

Keyboard Shortcuts for Fast Control

Control the study timer entirely from your keyboard: Space to start or pause, R to reset, F to finish the focus session early, B for a quick 5-minute break, and 1 through 8 to instantly switch techniques.

Install on Your Phone (PWA)

StudyBuddy is a Progressive Web App. On Android, open Chrome, tap the menu, and select "Add to Home Screen". On iPhone, open Safari, tap Share, then "Add to Home Screen". The app installs like a native app — no App Store needed.

Export and Import Your Data

Go to Settings to export all your XP, coins, streaks, flashcards, session history, and badges as a JSON file. Import it back anytime to restore your progress on a new device or after clearing your browser. Your data is always yours.

Why Students Choose StudyBuddy

Unlike most productivity apps, StudyBuddy requires zero setup. No account, no email, no password. Open the URL and start studying in under 5 seconds. The XP and coins system gives every session a sense of progress — even on days when the material feels hard. The streak counter builds a daily study habit. Everything runs offline, so it works in the library, on a train, or with patchy internet.

About StudyBuddy

StudyBuddy is built and maintained by Divyansh as a completely free, ad-free study tool for students. There is no company behind it, no investor, and no monetisation — just a free tool that respects your time and privacy. Visit divyanshproject.com to start.