Focus alternatives · Focus
Focus alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app
The Focus listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 47 of the 83 other focus apps in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.
Focus is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29. 42 of them are free or have a free plan.
47 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Focus
- Free plan · from $3.33/mo
Freedom
Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones
- Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Freedom has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Freedom lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Freedom lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $3.33/mo
Session
Pomodoro focus timer with analytics for Mac, iPhone and iPad
- Session starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Session has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Session lists an iOS app.
- Focus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $9.95/mo
FocusMe
Website and app blocker with hard-to-bypass enforced plans
- FocusMe starts at $9.95 / month (per the pricing page title); $249 lifetime. Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- FocusMe has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FocusMe lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
- Only FocusMe lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $17.99/yr
Flow
Minimal Pomodoro timer for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- Flow starts at $17.99 / year ($1.49 / month), or $2.99 monthly (US App Store). Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Flow has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Flow lists an iOS app.
- Focus also covers time tracking.
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Focused Work
Focus timer with custom sessions for iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Focused Work starts at $4.99 / month, or $29.99 / year (US App Store). Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Focused Work has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Focused Work lists an iOS app.
- Focus also covers menu bar app.
- Free plan · from $2.50/mo
AppBlock
App and website blocker with schedules and a strict mode
- AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99). Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- AppBlock has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only AppBlock lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $1.99
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). Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Focus To-Do has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Focus To-Do lists iOS, Android and Windows apps.
- Only Focus To-Do lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Be Focused
Pomodoro timer with tasks for iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Be Focused starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store). Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Be Focused has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Be Focused lists an iOS app.
- Be Focused also covers tasks.
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
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). Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Focus Friend has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Focus Friend lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Focus lists a macOS app.
- Free plan · from $2.49/mo
Jomo
Screen time blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac with flexible rules
- Jomo starts at $2.49 / month billed annually ($29.99), or $5.99 monthly. Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Jomo has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Jomo lists an iOS app.
- Focus also covers Pomodoro timer and menu bar app.
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Stay Focused
App and website blocker with schedules, limits and Strict Mode
- Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store). Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Stay Focused has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Stay Focused lists Android and iOS apps.
- Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Regain
Study timer that blocks distracting apps until you finish
- Regain starts at $9.99 / month or $29.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed). Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Regain has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Regain lists Android and iOS apps.
- Only Focus lists a macOS app.
35 more that list an iPhone and iPad app
- Focus - Deep Work Timer
- RoundPie
- Engross
- Flipd
- Opal
- Forest
- one sec
- ScreenZen
- BlockSite
- Brick
- Flora
- Clearspace
- BePresent
- Focus Keeper
- minimalist phone
- StayFree
- Focus Bear
- YPT
- Unpluq
- Bloom
- Foqos
- Portal
- Noizio
- Brain.fm
- Endel
- Noisli
- myNoise
- Tide
- StudyStream
- Dark Noise
- Rainy Mood
- Time Timer
- White Noise Lite
- focus.music
- A Soft Murmur
Common questions
Which Focus alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?
Freedom, Session, FocusMe, Flow, Focused Work, AppBlock, Focus To-Do, Be Focused and 39 more list an iPhone and iPad app.
Does Focus have an iPhone and iPad app?
The Focus listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists macOS.
Which of these focus apps are free?
Freedom, Session, FocusMe, Flow, Focused Work, AppBlock, Focus To-Do, Be Focused and 34 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Focus: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.










