The Problem
I was studying for certifications and had two recurring frustrations:
- Phone distractions: Every focus app I tried was easy to bypass. Force-quit, PiP mode, or just dismiss the notification.
- Forgetting everything: I'd study for hours, then forget the material a week later. Manual review scheduling never stuck.
What I Built
Iterio – an Android app that combines aggressive focus enforcement with automatic spaced repetition.
Focus Lock (3 levels)
- App Restriction: Block selected apps during sessions
- Normal Lock: Prevent phone unlocking entirely
- Complete Lock: Full lockdown including PiP blocking. Your phone becomes a timer and nothing else.
Automatic Spaced Repetition
Based on the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve. When you finish studying a topic, Iterio auto-generates review tasks at optimal intervals:
- Day 1 → Day 3 → Day 7 → Day 14 → Day 30
No manual scheduling. The app tells you what to review and when.
Other Features
- Customizable Pomodoro timer
- Subject-based task management
- GitHub-style study heatmap
- Encrypted Google Drive backup
- Procedurally generated focus BGM
- Home screen widgets
- Bilingual (EN/JP)
Tech Stack
Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Room, Hilt, Material 3, Glance widgets, Google Play Billing
Looking for Alpha Testers
I need people who are actively studying for something—exams, certifications, new skills—and would use a focus timer regularly.
What you get:
- Free Premium access
- Direct influence on feature priorities
- Direct contact with me (solo dev)
Requirements: Android 8.0+
How to join: Send your Gmail address to support-iterio@ks-apps.org — I'll add you to the Google Play alpha test within 24 hours.
Landing page: https://kazu-apps.github.io/iterio-beta/
Would love feedback from fellow devs!
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