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Flora alternatives

Flora compared with 6 alternatives: Forest, Focus Friend, Focus To-Do, Focus Keeper, Engross and 1 more.

Flora has a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.99 to $1.99 per tour, one-time (US App Store). All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
FloraThis toolFree plan · from $0.99YesiOS, Android
ForestFree plan · from $5.99/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension
Focus FriendFree plan · from $3.99/moYesiOS, Android
Focus To-DoFree plan · from $1.99YesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Focus KeeperFree plan · from $3.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
EngrossFree plan · from $5.99YesiOS, Android
YPTFree plan · from $2.99/moYesiOS, Android

How each one differs from Flora

  1. Forest

    Focus timer that grows a virtual tree while you stay off apps

    • Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store). Flora starts at $0.99 to $1.99 per tour, one-time (US App Store).
    • Only Forest lists a browser extension.
    • Forest also covers focus music.
    • Flora also covers tasks, habit tracking and goals.

    Suits: People who respond to a visual reward for staying off their phone

  2. Focus Friend

    Gamified focus timer with a bean character and a house to decorate

    • Focus Friend starts at $3.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store). Flora starts at $0.99 to $1.99 per tour, one-time (US App Store).
    • Focus Friend can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Flora also covers tasks, habit tracking and goals.

    Suits: People who keep to a timer more easily when it comes with a character and rewards

  3. Focus To-Do

    Pomodoro timer combined with a task list and time reports

    • Focus To-Do starts at $1.99 (period not shown), $3.99 / 3 months or $11.99 lifetime (US App Store). Flora starts at $0.99 to $1.99 per tour, one-time (US App Store).
    • Only Focus To-Do lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Focus To-Do lists a browser extension.
    • Focus To-Do can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Focus To-Do also covers time tracking.

    Suits: People who want a Pomodoro timer and a to-do list in one app

  4. Focus Keeper

    Pomodoro timer with progress charts for iPhone, Android and web

    • Focus Keeper starts at $3.99 / month or $34.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed). Flora starts at $0.99 to $1.99 per tour, one-time (US App Store).
    • Only Focus Keeper lists a web app.
    • Focus Keeper also covers time tracking.
    • Flora also covers site & app blocker, habit tracking and goals.

    Suits: Students timing study sessions and exam preparation

  5. Engross

    Pomodoro timer with to-do list and planner for phones

    • Engross starts at $5.99 for Engross Premium (US App Store; billing basis not shown). Flora starts at $0.99 to $1.99 per tour, one-time (US App Store).
    • Engross also covers calendar, time tracking and focus music.
    • Flora also covers habit tracking and goals.

    Suits: Students planning study blocks and tracking study time

  6. YPT

    Study timer with group tracking and live rankings

    • YPT starts at $2.99 / month or $19.99 / 12 months (US App Store; several amounts listed). Flora starts at $0.99 to $1.99 per tour, one-time (US App Store).
    • YPT also covers time tracking.
    • Flora also covers Pomodoro timer, habit tracking and goals.

    Suits: Students who want to log study hours subject by subject

Limits worth knowing in Flora

  • The App Store lists the iOS app for iPhone only, and no Mac, Windows or web version is offered.
  • Statistics are not stored on Flora's servers, so they are lost if the app is reinstalled.
  • The Price and Care tree-planting services cost money, and their amounts are not published on the site; Google Play lists in-app items up to $134.99.
  • The homepage shows a Chrome Extension button, but it carries no link in the page source and no store listing could be confirmed.
Flora pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Flora?

The alternatives to Flora in this directory are Forest, Focus Friend, Focus To-Do, Focus Keeper, Engross and YPT. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Flora.

Is there a free alternative to Flora?

Yes. Forest, Focus Friend, Focus To-Do, Focus Keeper, Engross and YPT have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Flora alternatives work on Windows?

The Flora listing does not include a Windows app. Focus To-Do lists one.

Which Flora alternatives work on macOS?

The Flora listing does not include a macOS app. Focus To-Do lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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