Mikeydoro – YKS Pomodoro Timer

A goal-oriented Pomodoro timer app designed specifically for YKS students to improve focus, track progress, and stay motivated.

Mikeydoro is a productivity application tailored for students preparing for the Turkish university entrance exam (YKS). More than just a timer, it acts as a study companion that keeps the user’s goal constantly visible while building a sustainable study routine.

The app integrates the Pomodoro technique with YKS-specific needs: students alternate between focused study sessions and breaks while tracking their long-term progress. Users can define their target university and department, which is displayed on the main screen as a constant motivational element.

Mikeydoro also includes a real-time YKS countdown, detailed study analytics (daily, weekly, monthly), and smart notifications to reinforce discipline. Additionally, users can reflect on their exam experience by submitting post-exam feedback.

The application is optimized for iPad, providing a clean and distraction-free interface that enhances long study sessions.

How It Works The Pomodoro technique balances focus and rest cycles. Mikeydoro adapts this method to the YKS preparation process:

• Study in focused intervals
• Take structured breaks
• Repeat consistently Each completed session moves the user closer to their goal.

Key Features

• Goal-Oriented Onboarding

  Users select their target university and major; this goal is persistently displayed on the home screen.

• Customizable Pomodoro Timer

  Adjustable study and break durations. The timer continues running in the background and sends notifications upon completion.

• Study Statistics

  Tracks total study time across daily, weekly, and monthly periods, allowing users to monitor progress.

• YKS Countdown

  Displays real-time remaining days and hours until the exam date.

• Smart Notifications

  Alerts for completed sessions and motivational reminders throughout the day.

• Post-Exam Feedback System

  Users can record their thoughts and reflections after the exam.

Technical Details

• Platform: iOS / iPadOS
• Language: Swift
• IDE: Xcode
• Architecture: MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel)
• UI Framework: SwiftUI
• Background Tasks: Timer handling with background execution support
• Notifications: Local Notification framework
• Data Persistence: UserDefaults / CoreData (depending on implementation)
• State Management: Reactive UI updates with SwiftUI bindings