Stillwhere / The essentials
Frequently asked questions
A few practical answers before you settle in.
What is Stillwhere?
Stillwhere is a browser-based immersive study space with changeable scenery, sound, focus timers, study history and optional quiet companionship.
Is Stillwhere free?
Yes. The current web app is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Stillwhere?
No. You can start a session anonymously. An account is optional for syncing eligible study history across devices.
Does Stillwhere support Pomodoro?
Yes. It includes Pomodoro sessions with configurable focus and break lengths and rounds.
Can I use a stopwatch instead of Pomodoro?
Yes. Choose Stopwatch, Countdown or Pomodoro.
Can I skip Pomodoro breaks?
Yes. You can skip a Pomodoro stage with the timer controls.
Does Stillwhere have white noise?
Yes. Its sound library includes ambient sounds and white noise alongside music.
Does Stillwhere have music?
Yes. You can choose music, adjust volume, or leave it off.
Does Stillwhere have dynamic backgrounds?
Yes. The scene library includes dynamic and video backgrounds as well as still scenery.
What is DAY Cycle?
DAY Cycle lets selected scenes shift between morning, noon, afternoon, golden hour, blue hour and night, following local time or a time you choose.
Can I study with other people?
You can share a quiet sense of presence and join a short real-time discussion. Participation is optional.
Do I need to turn on my camera?
No. Stillwhere does not require a camera.
How is Stillwhere different from a Study With Me video?
A video sets the room, sound and pace for you. Stillwhere lets you choose them and interact with your own focus session.
How is Stillwhere different from a normal Pomodoro timer?
The timer is one part of a larger study environment: scenery, sound, a record of your sessions and optional company help you enter a focus state.
Can I use Stillwhere directly in my browser?
Yes. Open stillwhere.app in a modern browser; there is no installation required.