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Stay Focused alternatives with a Windows app

The Stay Focused listing does not include a Windows app. 19 of the 83 other focus apps in this directory list a Windows app.

Stay Focused has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store). 17 of them are free or have a free plan.

19 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Brain.fm

    Functional music for focus, relaxation, sleep and meditation

    • Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Stay Focused has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Brain.fm lists a web app.
    • Only Brain.fm lists macOS and Windows apps.
  10. Pomofocus

    Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports

    • Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
    • Only Pomofocus lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Stay Focused lists Android and iOS apps.
  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). Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / 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.
  12. Pomello

    Desktop Pomodoro timer that runs on your Trello cards

    • Pomello starts at $20 / year, or $2 / month (Premium). Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Pomello lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Stay Focused lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.

Common questions

Which Stay Focused alternatives have a Windows app?

ScreenZen, StayFree, Focus Bear, FocusMe, LifeAt, RoundPie, Freedom, Cold Turkey Blocker and 11 more list a Windows app.

Does Stay Focused have a Windows app?

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

Which of these focus apps are free?

ScreenZen, StayFree, Focus Bear, FocusMe, LifeAt, RoundPie, Freedom, Cold Turkey Blocker and 9 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.