After 400+ hours, I finally shipped my first productivity app: Cozy Pom ☕🌸
Hey everyone!
After spending the last several months teaching myself iOS development, countless evenings after work, and more cups of coffee than I’d like to admit, I finally released my first app to the App Store: Cozy Pom.
I didn’t build it because I thought the world needed another Pomodoro timer. There are already some fantastic ones out there.
I built it because none of them quite felt like somewhere I’d actually want to spend my day.
Most productivity apps focus on efficiency first. I wanted to create something that felt calm, welcoming, and encouraging—an app that made focusing feel a little less stressful and a little more enjoyable.
So instead of chasing a minimalist “work harder” aesthetic, I leaned into a cozy one.
Cozy Pom includes:
🌸 Beautiful themed backgrounds that completely change the atmosphere.
📖 A journal to reflect on each focus session.
📊 Progress tracking designed to celebrate consistency instead of perfection.
🎵 Ambient sounds to help create a relaxing workspace.
✨ Lots of small details and animations that make the app feel warm and alive.
As a solo developer, I’ve done everything myself—from writing the Swift code to designing the UI and learning how to publish an app. It’s been one huge learning experience, and I’m sure there’s still plenty I can improve.
The app is now live on the App Store, and honestly I’m just proud to have reached the point where I can say, “I built this.”
If anyone happens to give it a try, I’d genuinely love to hear what you think—good or bad. If you have a few minutes to share feedback, feature ideas, or point out things that could be improved, I’d really appreciate it. Those kinds of comments are what help me become a better developer and build a better app.
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/cozy-pom/id6780278604
Thanks for reading, and good luck with whatever you’re building too. 💜
