The Flowtime technique is a flexible time management method that emphasises working for as long as you can maintain concentration and taking a break only when your focus naturally fades. Instead of following preset intervals, you decide when to work and when to rest based on your own rhythm. The technique encourages deep immersion in a single task and draws on the psychology of flow, a state where you are fully engaged and lose track of time.

The Pomodoro technique divides work into fixed 25-minute sessions with 5-minute breaks and prescribes a longer break after four sessions. Its rigid schedule removes the need to fine-tune your own rhythm. Flowtime, by contrast, imposes no fixed intervals—you work until your focus wanes and choose the length of your break yourself. This flexibility lets you align work and rest with your energy levels and day-to-day variations. Flowtime also recommends dedicating roughly 20% of your focus duration to the subsequent break, so a 50-minute session is followed by about 10 minutes of recovery. It further encourages you to keep a detailed list of tasks and distractions so you can refine your schedule.

Begin by choosing a specific task—Flowtime works best when you unitask rather than multitask. Break large projects into smaller, actionable pieces and set a clear goal for each. Prepare a distraction-free workspace, then start working on your first task. Let your natural focus determine how long you work, and when you notice fatigue or dwindling concentration take a break. After each session, note what you accomplished and how long you worked; recording distractions can help you refine your schedule. Time-tracking tools and distraction blockers are useful companions because they measure your focus sessions and reduce interruptions.

Flowtime’s main advantage is its flexibility: you can adapt work and rest to your energy levels and task complexity. It also encourages reflection by logging tasks and interruptions, helping you build a feedback loop. The trade-off is that you must self-manage your schedule—if you struggle with open-ended planning, Flowtime may require more discipline to adopt. You may also need to set reminders to ensure you take breaks when needed.

Add your tasks to the task list and arrange them with drag-and-drop. When you are ready to focus, select a task and press the start button; a count-up timer will begin and, when you stop, the app will calculate a break equal to 20% of your work time. Stay focused on one task at a time while the session is running. After finishing a session, take the suggested break, then return to the next task. You can view your session history in the statistics dashboard, and on Pro or Premium you can export data to CSV/JSON for analysis. The app persists the timer state when the tab is inactive and synchronises sessions across multiple tabs, so you can continue working even if you navigate away.

In the statistics dashboard, you can visualise work and break time by day, week, month, and year, including focus trends with a 52-week heatmap and bar charts. CSV/JSON export is available on Pro and Premium (Pro up to 31 days, Premium unlimited).