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A Pomodoro Timer That Lives in Your Mac's Notch

Focus sessions, break reminders, and task tracking. Always visible, never in the way.

seam's Flow is a Pomodoro timer built into your MacBook's notch. Start a focus session with a task name, watch the timer tick in compact mode, and get nudged to take breaks. Unlike standalone timer apps that hide behind windows, Flow is always visible at the top of your screen, right where you naturally look.

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Why use this?

Always Visible Timer

Your timer lives in the notch, visible on every desktop and full-screen app without switching windows.

Task-Based Sessions

Name your task before starting. Stay accountable to one thing at a time with session tracking.

Smart Break Reminders

Get nudged to take breaks at the right time. The notch expands gently to remind you without interrupting deep work.

Session Tracking

Track how many Pomodoro sessions you complete per task. See your progress without opening a separate app.

Focus Music + Binaural Beats

Play a Flow Music station (Electro, Tibetan, Lofi, and more) and blend a binaural beats layer underneath. Pick a profile and intensity from the menu bar, no extra app needed.

Seam menu bar showing Flow Music set to Electro and Binaural Beats set to Focus, with profile options Calm, Focus, Flow, Sharp and intensity options Subtle, Balanced, Strong
Pick a Flow Music station and a binaural beats profile from the menu bar. Beats sit under your music.

How it works

  1. Name your task

    Click the notch to open Flow setup. Type what you're working on and set your session count.

  2. Hold to start

    Press and hold the start button. The notch shrinks to compact mode and your timer begins counting.

  3. Focus, break, repeat

    Work through your sessions. The notch alerts you when it's time for a break, then guides you back to focus.

How Seam compares

Feature comparison table
seam FlowBe FocusedSessionFlow.app
Price$29 (all features)$4.99From $4.99/moFrom $1.49/mo
Always visibleYes (notch)No (menu bar)No (window)No (menu bar)
Task namingYesYesYesNo
Break remindersNotch animationNotificationNotificationNotification
10+ other featuresYesNoNoNo
One-time purchaseYesYesNo (subscription)No (subscription)
Native SwiftYesYesYesYes

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Pomodoro timer app for Mac? +
seam's Flow is the only Pomodoro timer that lives in your MacBook's notch, making it always visible without taking up screen space. Unlike Be Focused, Session, or Flow.app which rely on windows or menu bar icons, seam's timer is visible on every desktop and even in full-screen apps.
How does the Pomodoro technique work on Mac? +
The Pomodoro technique alternates 25-minute focus sessions with 5-minute breaks. With seam, you name your task, hold to start, and the timer appears in your notch. After each session, you're prompted to take a break. The notch gently expands to remind you without intrusive notifications.
Can I customize the timer duration? +
Yes. seam lets you adjust work session length, break duration, and how many sessions per task. Configure once in settings, then start sessions instantly from the notch.
Does seam work with full-screen apps? +
Yes. The notch overlay stays visible even in full-screen applications. Your timer is always accessible whether you're in a browser, code editor, or design tool.
Is seam just a Pomodoro timer? +
No. seam includes 10 features: Pomodoro timer, voice-to-text, music controls, calendar events, drop zones, volume/brightness HUDs, device connections, battery status, and focus mode indicator. All accessible from your notch for $29.

Get all features for one price

seam includes 10 features: Pomodoro timer, voice-to-text, music controls, calendar, and more. One-time purchase, no subscriptions.

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