One-on-one study
Find a study buddy and focus at the same time
Starting alone is hard; starting while someone is waiting for you is easy. Odakoo Study Buddy pairs you with someone who wants to study right now, or with your own friend. You both write down what you'll get done, work on the same timer, and mark how it went at the end.
How a session works
- Match: Get paired with a stranger, or call a friend you both follow, a link, or a 6-character code.
- Make a promise: You each write one line about what you'll finish this session. Your goals are visible to each other.
- Focus on one timer: Pick the length together (25 to 120 minutes). When you're both ready, the timer starts on both screens at once.
- Check in: When time's up, mark it: done, partly, or not this time. Then high-five and start another round if you like.
Why it works
It's called body doubling: having someone work alongside you makes it easier to start and to keep going. Writing your goal down and telling someone makes the promise concrete, and knowing you'll check in at the end keeps you at your desk.
- No camera, no mic: No video call and no chat. Just goals, a shared timer and one-tap cheers.
- No crowd: Unlike a study room, it's only the two of you. No feed or message flood to pull you away.
- Your effort counts: When the session ends, its full length goes into your stats. Switching screens or putting the app in the background costs you nothing.
What is body doubling? Read the guide · Prefer a crowd? Browse study rooms
Study buddy FAQ
How do I find an online study buddy?
On Odakoo's Study Buddy page, tap Match with someone. If someone wants to study right now you're paired at once; otherwise just stay on the page until someone arrives.
Can I study with my own friend?
Yes. Invite a friend gives you a link and a 6-character code. If you follow each other, you can call them straight from the list and they get a notification.
Do I need to turn on my camera or microphone?
No. Study Buddy has no video, audio or text chat. You see each other's goal, the shared timer and short cheers.
How long is a session?
You choose together: anywhere from 25 to 120 minutes. If one of you changes it, both need to confirm again.
What if my buddy leaves mid-session?
You'll see that they left. The session carries on for you, and when time's up its full length goes into your stats.
Is it free?
Yes. A free Odakoo account is all you need to get matched.