About Nurrow

I'm Aaron Wakely, and I built Nurrow. It's not a venture-backed startup or a team of ten — it's me, building the focus app I wanted to exist. I've struggled with staying on task the same way a lot of Nurrow's users have, and the usual fixes (harsh blockers, guilt-based streaks, apps that feel like homework) never stuck for long. Nurrow is my attempt at something that does: short, honest sessions with a reward that's actually fun to look forward to.

Why a pet, why now

The pet-collection idea came from noticing how much more I finished a session when there was something small and specific to look forward to at the end, not just a checkmark. Everything in Nurrow, from the timer modes to the egg-and-shard economy, is built around that same idea: make finishing the session feel worth it on its own.

What Nurrow is (and isn't)

Nurrow is a focus timer and website blocker with a collection game layered on top. It's built from personal experience with distraction and procrastination, not clinical research, and it isn't a medical or diagnostic tool. If you're looking for treatment or a diagnosis, talk to a professional — Nurrow is a practical tool for a specific problem: sitting down and staying with something for a while.

The guides on this site

The comparison and guide articles across nurrow.app are written by me, based on actually using the apps and techniques they cover. If something in them is wrong or out of date, I'd genuinely like to know — email me and I'll fix it.