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Focusmate alternatives with a Mac app

The Focusmate listing does not include a Mac app. 32 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory list a Mac app.

Focusmate has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 / month, billed annually. 27 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Focusmate

  1. Freedom

    Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones

    • Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Freedom lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Freedom lists a browser extension.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    Freedom pricing and details

  2. Opal

    Screen time app that blocks distracting apps on phone and Mac

    • Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Opal lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    • Opal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Opal pricing and details

  3. Session

    Pomodoro focus timer with analytics for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • Session starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Session lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    • Session also covers site & app blocker, Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
    Session pricing and details

  4. Cold Turkey Blocker

    Website and app blocker for Windows and Mac with strict locks

    • Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a browser extension.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    Cold Turkey Blocker pricing and details

  5. Brain.fm

    Functional music for focus, relaxation, sleep and meditation

    • Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Focusmate has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Brain.fm lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Brain.fm also covers Pomodoro timer and focus music.
    Brain.fm pricing and details

  6. one sec

    Screen time app that adds a pause before distracting apps open

    • one sec starts at $3.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US web store price). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only one sec lists iOS, Android and macOS apps.
    • Only one sec lists a browser extension.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    one sec pricing and details

  7. SelfControl

    Free Mac app that blocks distracting sites until a timer ends

    • SelfControl is free. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only SelfControl lists a macOS app.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    • SelfControl is open source, according to its own site.
    SelfControl pricing and details

  8. Endel

    Adaptive soundscapes for focus, relaxation and sleep

    • Endel starts at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Endel lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Endel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Endel also covers focus music.
    Endel pricing and details

  9. Pomofocus

    Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports

    • Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Pomofocus lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Pomofocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Pomofocus also covers templates, tasks, Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
    Pomofocus pricing and details

  10. ScreenZen

    Free app that delays and blocks distracting apps and sites

    • ScreenZen is free. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only ScreenZen lists iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    • ScreenZen also covers site & app blocker and time tracking.
    ScreenZen pricing and details

  11. 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). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Focus To-Do lists iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Focus To-Do lists a browser extension.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    Focus To-Do pricing and details

  12. 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). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Be Focused lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    • Be Focused can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Be Focused pricing and details

20 more that list a Mac app

All 32 in one table

Common questions

Which Focusmate alternatives have a Mac app?

Freedom, Opal, Session, Cold Turkey Blocker, Brain.fm, one sec, SelfControl, Endel and 24 more list a Mac app.

Does Focusmate have a Mac app?

The Focusmate listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web.

Which of these focus apps are free?

Freedom, Opal, Session, Cold Turkey Blocker, one sec, SelfControl, Endel, Pomofocus and 19 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 Oct 9, 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 Focusmate: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.