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Stay Focused alternatives with a Mac app

The Stay Focused listing does not include a Mac app. 38 of the 83 other focus apps in this directory list a Mac app.

Stay Focused has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store). 33 of them are free or have a free plan.

38 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Stay Focused

  1. ScreenZen

    Free app that delays and blocks distracting apps and sites

    • ScreenZen is free. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only ScreenZen lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.
    • Stay Focused also covers Pomodoro timer and focus music.
    ScreenZen vs Stay FocusedScreenZen 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). Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Opal lists a macOS app.
    • Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.
    • Opal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Opal vs Stay FocusedOpal pricing and details

  3. StayFree

    Free cross-device screen time tracker and app and site blocker

    • StayFree is free. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only StayFree lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Stay Focused also covers Pomodoro timer and focus music.
    StayFree vs Stay FocusedStayFree pricing and details

  4. Session

    Pomodoro focus timer with analytics for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • Session starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Session lists a macOS app.
    • Only Stay Focused lists an Android app.
    • Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.
    Session pricing and details

  5. Focus

    Mac app that blocks distracting websites and apps on a schedule

    • Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Stay Focused has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Focus lists a macOS app.
    • Only Stay Focused lists Android and iOS apps.
    Focus pricing and details

  6. Focus Bear

    Distraction blocker and guided routines built for ADHD brains

    • Focus Bear starts at $9.99 / month, billed monthly. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Focus Bear lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.
    • Focus Bear also covers tasks and habit tracking.
    Focus Bear pricing and details

  7. FocusMe

    Website and app blocker with hard-to-bypass enforced plans

    • FocusMe starts at $9.95 / month (per the pricing page title); $249 lifetime. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only FocusMe lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • FocusMe can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • FocusMe also covers tasks.
    FocusMe pricing and details

  8. LifeAt

    Virtual workspace with ambient scenes, timers and a task planner

    • LifeAt starts at $8 / month, billed yearly (early-bird price), or $12 monthly. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only LifeAt lists a web app.
    • Only LifeAt lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Stay Focused lists Android and iOS apps.
    LifeAt pricing and details

  9. 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). Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Focused Work lists a macOS app.
    • Only Stay Focused lists an Android app.
    • Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.
    Focused Work pricing and details

  10. RoundPie

    Pomodoro timer that tracks time on tasks from other tools

    • RoundPie starts at €2 / month, billed annually (€24), for the Lite plan. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only RoundPie lists a web app.
    • Only RoundPie lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • RoundPie also covers tasks.
    RoundPie pricing and details

  11. Vitamin-R

    Time-boxing and Pomodoro timer for the Mac

    • Vitamin-R starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Single User license). Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Stay Focused has a free plan. Vitamin-R does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Vitamin-R lists a macOS app.
    • Only Stay Focused lists Android and iOS apps.
    Vitamin-R pricing and details

  12. Freedom

    Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones

    • Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Freedom lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Freedom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Stay Focused also covers Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
    Freedom pricing and details

26 more that list a Mac app

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Common questions

Which Stay Focused alternatives have a Mac app?

ScreenZen, Opal, StayFree, Session, Focus, Focus Bear, FocusMe, LifeAt and 30 more list a Mac app.

Does Stay Focused have a Mac app?

The Stay Focused listing does not include a Mac app. It lists iOS, Android and Browser extension.

Which of these focus apps are free?

ScreenZen, Opal, StayFree, Session, Focus Bear, FocusMe, LifeAt, Focused Work and 25 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 Stay Focused: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.