What's your preferred time interval for a Pomodoro(by default 25 minutes)?

Question

I recently released my app PomodoroApp to help me track my performance of applying Pomodoro Technique. The first feedback I got from the comments of this question is "Another one would be option to choose time interval different from 25 min." by multipole, a really nice user and early adapter.

I understand that less is more. Giving more options is actually bring more trouble to users. I've ever investigated that how much time should be in a Pomodoro, from the inventor's book, 25 minutes. I've using 25 minutes for months, and feel very comfortable.

So the question is: Do you always use 25 minutes work/5 minutes rest interval? If not, what's the interval you set and could you tell me more information about why you set your interval?

Thanks a bunch for reading. I just want to understand that how others play with Pomodoro Technique and make better software.

Answer 1

I already have timers I'm happy with. But I find that 25/5 is about right for me most of the time.

Answer 2

Incidentally I downloaded your application today. I found that default time you have set is 15 minutes.

I feel 25 minutes is ok with a short interval of 5 minutes one pomodoro and and long interval of 25 mintues after 4 pomodoro.

I have not used much of your application. Hope by tomorrow I shall use and let you know if I can make any valuable feedback.