Stay Focused alternatives · Focus
Alternatives to Stay Focused with a one-time purchase
The Stay Focused listing shows no one-time purchase. 35 of the 83 other focus apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Stay Focused has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store). 28 of them are free or have a free plan.
35 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Stay Focused
- 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). Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
- AppBlock can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Stay Focused also covers time tracking and focus music.
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
BlockSite
Website and app blocker for browsers and phones
- BlockSite starts at $3.99 / month or $23.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed). Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
- BlockSite can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Stay Focused also covers Pomodoro timer, time tracking and focus music.
- Free plan · from $8.29/mo
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.
- Free trial · from $49 one-time
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.
- 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. 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.
- Free trial · from $20/mo
Sukha
Browser-based focus sessions with music, timer, tasks and blocking
- Sukha starts at $20 / month. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
- Stay Focused has a free plan. Sukha does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Sukha lists a web app.
- Only Stay Focused lists Android and iOS apps.
- 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). 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.
- Free plan · from $29/yr
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. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
- Only Otto lists a web app.
- Only Stay Focused lists Android and iOS apps.
- Otto can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $29.95 one-time
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.
- Free plan · from $2.4/mo
Pomodoro 365
Pomodoro timer with video backgrounds, music and task tracking
- Pomodoro 365 starts at $2.4 per month, billed annually ($5 billed monthly). Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
- Only Pomodoro 365 lists a web app.
- Only Stay Focused lists Android and iOS apps.
- Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.
- 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). 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.
- Free plan · from $45 one-time
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). Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
- Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Stay Focused lists Android and iOS apps.
- Cold Turkey Blocker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Common questions
Is there an alternative to Stay Focused that you buy once?
Yes. AppBlock, BlockSite, Opal, Focus, FocusMe, Sukha, Focused Work, Otto and 27 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy Stay Focused once instead of subscribing?
The Stay Focused listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these focus apps are free?
AppBlock, BlockSite, Opal, FocusMe, Focused Work, Otto, Pomodoro 365, Freedom and 20 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 5, 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.