Show HN: Dolph AI – A Focus App That Rewards You with AI Chat Time

1 kurrupttt 0 6/8/2025, 8:57:20 PM trydolph.com ↗

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, ask questions, or just talk.

Would love feedback — on the experience, the UX, or even the name. I'm considering expanding the AI to remember what you studied and help quiz you over time.

Thanks, and love ya'll HN community <3

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