A Pomodoro timer built for students.
StudySalary adds a financial reward layer to the Pomodoro Technique. Complete a focus session, earn virtual salary, invest it in a simulated stock portfolio, and watch your consistency compound — semester after semester.
Free · No sign-up required · Works on any device
Why students use StudySalary
Immediate rewards
Grades take weeks. Virtual salary lands the moment you finish a session — turning abstract effort into something you can see and reinvest.
Daily streaks
Keep a streak alive by showing up every day. After 7 days you unlock Consistent Earner status and a salary bonus.
Study dashboard
See today's earnings, lifetime salary, shift history, and portfolio performance — all in one place, all from your browser.
Ambient sounds
Study to rain, café chatter, birdsong, fireplace crackle, or ocean waves. Five loops built in, plus Spotify embed support.
Guest mode
No email, no account, no friction. Open the app, start the timer. Your data saves locally in your browser.
Cloud sync
Sign in with a magic link or Google to sync your progress across your laptop, tablet, and phone.
Student questions
- What is a Pomodoro timer?
- The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method: work in focused intervals (typically 25 minutes), take a short break, then repeat. After four sessions, take a longer break. StudySalary uses this structure and adds virtual salary and a simulated portfolio to make each session feel rewarding.
- Is this Pomodoro timer free for students?
- Yes — completely free. No subscription, no account required. Open the app and start studying in under a minute.
- Can I use it on mobile?
- Yes. StudySalary is a responsive web app that works on any device. You can also install it as a PWA from your browser for a more app-like experience.
Your first shift is one click away.
No sign-up. No credit card. Start earning in under a minute.
Simulated salary & investments — no real cash value. Market data delayed. Not financial advice.