Dolph AI
Hey HN, I built Dolph AI — a focus timer for students that mixes deep work with a little AI fun. The idea is simple: 25 minutes of uninterrupted study time followed by 5 minutes of chatting with an AI The goal is to train focus, not just track it. I built this because I noticed students (myself included) often struggle to stay off our phones — especially with AI becoming more engaging than ever. Ironically, I wanted to use AI to help fight that. Dolph doesn’t do a million things. It just gives you a focused study space, then rewards you with 5 minutes of chill AI time where you can reflect,…
Dolph AI launched on June 9, 2025 with 13 votes, #1,425 of 7,999 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
What it does
In an age where everything is fighting for our attention especially our phones, focus is becoming a superpower. So I built Dolph AI: a simple focus app designed for students (and lifelong learners). The concept is simple: focus for 25, chill for 5.
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hey HN, I built Dolph AI — a focus timer for students that mixes deep work with a little AI fun. The idea is simple: 25 minutes of uninterrupted study time followed by 5 minutes of chatting with an AI The goal is to train focus, not just track it. I built this because I noticed students (myself included) often…
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