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Alternatives to Forest with a one-time purchase

The Forest listing shows no one-time purchase. 30 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Forest has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store). 23 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Forest

  1. Opal

    Screen time app that blocks distracting apps on phone and Mac

    • Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99). Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Opal lists a macOS app.
    • Only Forest lists a browser extension.
    • Opal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Opal vs ForestOpal pricing and details

  2. Freedom

    Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones

    • Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Freedom lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Freedom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Forest also covers Pomodoro timer.
    Freedom vs ForestFreedom pricing and details

  3. 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). Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Forest lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Cold Turkey Blocker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Cold Turkey Blocker vs ForestCold Turkey Blocker pricing and details

  4. 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). Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Forest lists a browser extension.
    • Focus Friend can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Forest also covers focus music.
    Focus Friend vs ForestFocus Friend pricing and details

  5. 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). Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Focus To-Do lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Focus To-Do can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Focus To-Do also covers tasks and time tracking.
    Focus To-Do vs ForestFocus To-Do pricing and details

  6. Goodtime

    Minimalist open-source Pomodoro timer for Android

    • Goodtime starts at $6.99 one-time in-app purchase (Google Play, US). Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Forest lists an iOS app.
    • Only Forest lists a browser extension.
    • Goodtime is open source, according to its own site.
    Goodtime vs ForestGoodtime pricing and details

  7. Otto

    Pomodoro timer and website blocker extension for Chrome

    • Otto starts at $29 for a one-year license, or $66 once for a lifetime license. Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Otto lists a web app.
    • Only Forest lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Otto can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Otto vs ForestOtto pricing and details

  8. Sukha

    Browser-based focus sessions with music, timer, tasks and blocking

    • Sukha starts at $20 / month. Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Forest has a free plan. Sukha does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Sukha lists a web app.
    • Only Forest lists iOS and Android apps.
    Sukha pricing and details

  9. Portal

    Nature scenes with spatial audio for focus, sleep and calm

    • Portal starts at $2.99 / month, or $29.99 / year (US App Store). Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Portal lists a macOS app.
    • Only Forest lists an Android app.
    • Only Forest lists a browser extension.
    Portal pricing and details

  10. Noizio

    Ambient sound mixer for Mac, phones and the browser

    • Noizio starts at $2.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $9.99 one-time on Mac. Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Noizio lists a web app.
    • Only Noizio lists a macOS app.
    • Only Forest lists a browser extension.
    Noizio pricing and details

  11. Endel

    Adaptive soundscapes for focus, relaxation and sleep

    • Endel starts at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list). Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Endel lists a web app.
    • Only Endel lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Forest lists a browser extension.
    Endel pricing and details

  12. AppBlock

    App and website blocker with schedules and a strict mode

    • AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99). Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • AppBlock can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Forest also covers focus music.
    AppBlock pricing and details

18 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

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Common questions

Is there an alternative to Forest that you buy once?

Yes. Opal, Freedom, Cold Turkey Blocker, Focus Friend, Focus To-Do, Goodtime, Otto, Sukha and 22 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Forest once instead of subscribing?

The Forest listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these focus apps are free?

Opal, Freedom, Cold Turkey Blocker, Focus Friend, Focus To-Do, Goodtime, Otto, Portal and 15 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 Forest: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.