- Your Focus Time Is, Of Course, Yours. - 12 August 2026
New FeaturesFocus/Break Time Data ExportYou can now export your focus and break time data as a CSV file.Easily view and edit your focus/break records organized by date.Liquid Opacity SettingA new setting has been added to adjust the opacity of the liquid inside the timer.Make the liquid transparent so the timer doesn't block your view of the screen.New Hat AddedA new hat designed by Alexandra Nekrasova has been added.Try your luck and find it in a box!If the response is positive, we'll look into ways for Poua players to create their own hats and see them in the game.Bug Fixes & ImprovementsFixed a bug where the last equipped hat would not load correctly in certain environments.This was fixed thanks to a report from JoselinkRedLion.Developer's NoteYour focus and break time data belongs to you.With this update, we've added a feature that lets you export the focus and break time you've acc…
- From Circles to Stars - 26 May 2026
New FeaturesFriend Count Tier SystemA tier system has been introduced where your icon evolves in stages based on the number of Steam friends using Poua with you.Enjoy watching your icon grow through various shapes, such as circles, triangles, and diamonds, based on your friend count (1 to 150).Focus Timer Expanded to 180 Minutes (3 Hours)The maximum focus timer duration has been increased from 100 minutes to 180 minutes (3 hours).You can now use Poua for long-duration test preparations like TOEIC or IELTS.Suggested by JoselinkRedLion. Thanks!Weekly/Monthly Total Focus Time on Statistics ScreenYou can now see your total focus time for the current week and month at a glance on the statistics screen.Monthly totals are displayed on the heatmap, and weekly totals are shown in the weekly statistics.Suggested by differentphysics. Thanks!Blink Animation ON/OFF SettingAn option to toggle the cha…
- Poua is back and stronger than ever! - 20 May 2026
New FeaturesLevel System AddedA Level System has been introduced, which increases based on your focus time.You can now check your own level and other users' levels on the leaderboard.Overtime Mode AddedOvertime Mode is applied when the 'Auto Start' setting is toggled 'OFF'.After the timer ends, the additional time you spend focusing until you switch to rest will be recorded.Timer Presets AddedAdded a Preset feature that allows you to save your most frequently used focus and rest time combinations. (An idea by Swansonhart.)New Achievements AddedAttendance Achievements have been added. (Up to 14 days) (An idea by TrapShark.)Total focus time achievements have been expanded from 100 hours to 1,000 hours. (An idea by TrapShark.)Developer's NoteIn this update, we have added the Level System and several convenience features that many of you have been requesting. A special thanks to Swansonhart…
- Portuguese (Brazil) language has been added. - 8 May 2026
New FeaturesPortuguese Language AddedPortuguese has been added. A huge thank you to chucky515 for the local translation work.Bug Fixes & ImprovementsFixed a bug where synchronization between devices was not working properly.Developer's NoteIn this update, Portuguese (Brazil) has been added. Thank you again to chucky515 for helping with the translation. It feels like the community is coming together to make the program even better. Thank you always. We will continue to improve Poua!Filling Burrito Studio
- Spanish language has been added. - 6 April 2026
New FeaturesSpanish Language AddedSpanish has been added. A huge thank you to JoselinkRedLion for the local translation work.Quick Timer StartAdded a setting that allows you to start the timer directly by clicking the goal button in the To-Do list when the timer is not running. This helps maintain your focus flow without interruption. (Thank you, Swansonhart!)Bug Fixes & ImprovementsThe game will now remember and load the last worn hat. The original intention was for users to change hats daily, but since it wasn't intuitive, we changed it to load the last worn hat. (Thank you, JoselinkRedLion!)Developer's NoteIn this update, Spanish has been added. Thank you again to JoselinkRedLion for helping with the translation. Also, thanks to Swansonhart's suggestion, it's now easier to maintain focus by starting the timer directly from the To-Do list. Thank you always for your diverse feedback. W…
- Break big tasks into smaller ones. - 4 March 2026
New FeaturesYou can now create sub-tasks in the To-Do list. (Thank you, Swansonhart!)Use Tab to indent tasks in the To-Do list.Use Shift + Tab to outdent tasks in the To-Do list.Bug Fixes & ImprovementsUnified the leaderboard time format to hours instead of days when exceeding 24 hours. (Thank you, TrapShark!)Adjusted color saturation. (Thank you, Swansonhart!)Added 2 more colors. (Thank you, Swansonhart!)Developer's NoteAs mentioned last time, sub-tasks have been added. Dividing big tasks into smaller units will make your work much easier!Also, some users have provided feedback that they have nowhere to spend coins after unlocking all the hats. We need a new way to utilize coins! what do you think would be good? Please feel free to leave your suggestions!Filling Burrito Studio
- Poua Update v1.9.1 - 22 February 2026
FixesFixed an issue where tasks could not be created using the "Ctrl + Enter" shortcut in the to-do list. (Reported by Swansonhart, thank you!)Filling Burrito Studio
- The To-Do list is now a bit more convenient - 21 February 2026
New FeaturesMore Convenient To-Do ListYou can now directly create a new task in the To-Do list using ctrl + enter. (Thank you, Swansonhart!)You can easily change the order of tasks in the To-Do list using alt + up/down. (Thank you, Swansonhart!)Added undo / redo buttons to prevent accidental clicks.More Colors AddedAdded 7 new colors. Enjoy a wider variety of colors. (Thank you, Swansonhart!)Bug FixesFixed a bug where the transparency value was not remembered when restarting the To-Do list. (Thank you, Swansonhart!)Developer's NoteThis update was developed based on requests from Swansonhart. Please feel free to request any features or changes you'd like to see in Poua at any time. Steam Discussions or Discord, either is fine.To give you a sneak peek at the next update, sub-tasks in the To-Do list are currently under development. The sorting feature is also almost complete. Also, express…
- You can now click through transparent areas - 29 January 2026
New FeaturesClick-Through for Transparent AreasYou can now click through the transparent parts of Poua to interact with windows or icons behind it.Implemented click-through for transparent regionsInteract with your desktop or other apps seamlessly even while Poua is activeDeveloper's NoteI have finally implemented a long-requested feature. I've addressed the issue where transparent areas were still blocking clicks, which I know caused some inconvenience.Filling Burrito Studio
- Let's make 2026 a productive year - 14 January 2026
New FeaturesGlobal Weekly LeaderboardA weekly leaderboard has been added to include all Poua users worldwide, not just friends.Weekly leaderboard for all global usersPrivacy Setting: If you prefer not to share your records, you can disable visibility in the settings.Sessions Remaining Until Long BreakYou can now check how many focus sessions are left before your next long break.Toggle display by clicking the "Completed Sessions" buttonThis feature was suggested by HeadUnknown. Thank you!Added Facial Expressions to PouaPoua now has facial expressions.Visual updates to make the experience slightly more engaging.Developer's NoteThis is the first major update of 2026. This version focuses on providing a sense of community even when working alone, along with practical improvements for session management.The Global Leaderboard is designed for solidarity, not just competition. It serves as a r…
- Poua Update v1.6.1 - 11 December 2025
FixesFixed an issue where the caret position shifted while writing the Main Goal, preventing smooth text entry. (Reported by 3stadt, thank you!)Filling Burrito Studio
- Todo List Feature & More Hats - 8 December 2025
New FeaturesA Todo List directly connected to your focus session has been added.Instantly convert a Todo item into the current focus session goalCompletion checkChange item orderDark mode toggleMore hats have been added. Record your mood for each day and time with a hat. Additional hats were drawn by Mrs.Takoyaki. Thank you.FixesUpdated some icons.Filling Burrito Studio
- Poua Update v1.5.1 - 1 December 2025
New FeaturesAdded the ability to view last week's and last month's records in the leaderboard.Filling Burrito Studio
- Focus together, Go further - 27 November 2025
New FeaturesSteam Friends Only LeaderboardA leaderboard visible only to your Steam friends has been added. You can now casually compare how much you have focused with your friends. The intention is not competition, but to build a shared sense of consistency.Steam friends only leaderboardAutomatically sorted by focus timeThis feature was implemented based on a request from milchreisgourmet.NoticeIf your Steam game or profile is set to private, the leaderboard may not display correctly.Developer's NoteThis update expands Poua toward being something you can use together with friends. Focusing is something you can do alone, but maintaining consistency is easier when someone is around. The leaderboard is a tool for checking each other's flow rather than competing.Seeing your friends accumulate their daily focus time often nudges you back into your own rhythm. To avoid adding unnecessary weig…
- Poua Update v.1.4.1 - 19 November 2025
New FeaturesAdded a delete button to Notes, requiring two presses to confirm deletion.Added text size adjustment for Note, available in Settings > Graphics.FixesImproved the smoothness of window dragging for Note.Filling Burrito Studio
- Now Poua can say multiple goal phrases. - 14 November 2025
New FeaturesMultiple Goal Phrases SystemPreviously, you could only set one goal, but now you can register up to 10 additional phrases.The primary goal phrase always appears when starting a focus session.Additional phrases are optional and appear randomly after the primary goal.You can register up to 10 additional phrases.This feature was suggested by adub_212. Finally made it happen, thank you!Weekly Stats Average ComparisonYou can now compare each day's data with the average in weekly statistics.Implemented milchreisgourmet's request. Thank you!FixesFixed icon distortion in Note at small resolutions.Improved Note open/close animations.Developer's NoteThis update focuses on two features that many users have consistently requested. The multi goal dialogue system was something I approached carefully, but keeping the main goal as the anchor and letting additional lines be optional and show…
- 100-Hour Focus Achieved - 11 November 2025
Someone has already achieved 100 hours of focus. That's truly impressive. They've been consistently focusing about 5-6 hours a day with Poua! I don't know who they are, but it's made my day :)How are you enjoying the app? If you have any suggestions for improvement, please feel free to leave feedback anytime. I'll make sure to implement it.
- Poua Update v1.3.1 - 10 November 2025
FixesWhen pressing Enter on a list item with children, a new item is now inserted at the child level instead of the same level
- Introduce Note. - 10 November 2025
New FeaturesAdded a Note feature to quickly jot down thoughts that come to mind while focusing.Always on TopAdjustable transparencyMarkdown Edit / View modeOutliner-style listLogical indentationChange order with Alt + ↑/↓Dark mode supportAuto-saveRemembers window position and sizeDisable Steam Overlay for smoother use: Turn it off under Library → right-click Poua → Properties → General.FixesAdjusted the overall program layout. (You can now adjust the time in the timer window.)Added screen scaling options: 75%, 250%. You can adjust for comfortable viewing in various environments. (This is Avery’s idea. Thank you!)Developer's Note"Man is an animal that uses tools."Like the term "Homo faber," the tools we use influence our way of thinking.This Note feature started from that idea. We wanted to create not just a window for jotting down memos, but a tool for structuring and developing thought…
- Daily Session Display Update - 2 November 2025
ChangesYou can now see your total sessions completed today directly on the timer. (Idea by milchreisgourmet)FixesThe LED animation is now calmer and smoother.Improved data refresh logic for transitions past midnight.Dev NotesThe idea to show today's completed sessions right on the timer came from milchreisgourmet on Discord. Great suggestion. I honestly wonder why I didn't think of it earlier. It's now implemented.If you'd like to shape Poua too, join the Discord and chat with me. Many of your ideas could become part of the app.Anyway, I've also received feedback asking for a feature to compare past and current records at a glance. I'm working on it. But since Poua has limited screen space, finding a meaningful way to show that is tricky. Any design ideas are welcome.P.S. While browsing through Steam screenshots, I came across something funny and thought I'd share it. (Shared with the o…
