Kaizen is a focus and study app centered on a Pomodoro timer, task and habit tracking, and camera-free Focus Rooms for working alongside others. The timer offers presets, custom sessions from 5 to 180 minutes, and stopwatch mode. Rooms accommodate 2 to 50 people; users can join public rooms or private rooms with a code. There is no video or microphone, but members can see each other's status and focus tag. Tasks include an Inbox, subtasks, priorities, due dates, estimates, and automatic time tracking. Free accounts allow up to 7 active tasks, 5 habits, blocking for 3 apps, and 30 days of statistics. App blocking works on iOS and Android, but not on web or Windows. Kaizen runs on web, iOS, Android, and Windows, with account data syncing across platforms. The free plan is available, and a 14-day trial is listed. Premium costs €3.99 per month or €39.99 per year. The maker describes it for people who want to focus alone or alongside others.
Who it is for
Kaizen may suit students or other people who want a focus timer and task tracking, either solo or in a shared room. Its cross-platform sync can suit people who switch between supported devices.
What is good
- Timer supports custom sessions and stopwatch mode.
- Focus Rooms support up to 50 people.
- Account data syncs across listed platforms.
- Free plan includes tasks, habits, and room access.
What to know first
- App blocking is unavailable on web and Windows.
- Free accounts are limited to 7 active tasks.
- Free statistics cover only the last 30 days.
Verdict
Kaizen pairs a customizable timer with tasks, habits, and rooms that do not use video or microphones. Check the free-plan limits and platform restrictions on app blocking before deciding whether Premium fits your needs.
Kaizen plans and pricing
All plansCompared on virtual study room apps
- Free plan
- Yes
- Live coworking rooms
- Yes
- Private rooms
- Yes
- Video presence
- No
- Focus timer
- Yes
- Accountability tools
- Yes
- Room capacity
- 50 users
- Mobile app
- Yes
