Focus Apps
Focus apps for Mac
32 of the 66 focus apps in this directory list a Mac app.
27 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreedomWebsite and app blocker that runs across computers and phones | Free plan · from $3.33/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| OpalScreen time app that blocks distracting apps on phone and Mac | Free plan · from $8.29/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| SessionPomodoro focus timer with analytics for Mac, iPhone and iPad | Free plan · from $3.33/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Cold Turkey BlockerWebsite and app blocker for Windows and Mac with strict locks | Free plan · from $45 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Brain.fmFunctional music for focus, relaxation, sleep and meditation | Free trial · from $99.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| one secScreen time app that adds a pause before distracting apps open | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| SelfControlFree Mac app that blocks distracting sites until a timer ends | Free | Free | macOS |
| EndelAdaptive soundscapes for focus, relaxation and sleep | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| PomofocusBrowser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| ScreenZenFree app that delays and blocks distracting apps and sites | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Focus To-DoPomodoro timer combined with a task list and time reports | Free plan · from $1.99 | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Be FocusedPomodoro timer with tasks for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| FlowMinimal Pomodoro timer for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch | Free plan · from $17.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| FocusMac app that blocks distracting websites and apps on a schedule | Free trial · from $49 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| JomoScreen time blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac with flexible rules | Free plan · from $2.49/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| TideNature soundscapes with a focus timer, sleep and meditation | Free plan · from $11.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| StayFreeFree cross-device screen time tracker and app and site blocker | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Focus BearDistraction blocker and guided routines built for ADHD brains | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| FocusMeWebsite and app blocker with hard-to-bypass enforced plans | Free plan · from $9.95/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| LifeAtVirtual workspace with ambient scenes, timers and a task planner | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| focus.musicHuman-made instrumental music for timed focus sessions | Free trial · from $3.33/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Focused WorkFocus timer with custom sessions for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Focus - Deep Work TimerPomodoro timer with tasks and time tracking for Apple devices | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| PomelloDesktop Pomodoro timer that runs on your Trello cards | Free plan · from $20/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| RoundPiePomodoro timer that tracks time on tasks from other tools | Free plan · from €2/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Vitamin-RTime-boxing and Pomodoro timer for the Mac | Free trial · from $29.95 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| HazeOverMac utility that dims every window except the active one | Free trial · from $4.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| TomatoBarFree open-source Pomodoro timer for the Mac menu bar | Free | Free | macOS |
| FoqosFree open-source iPhone app blocker using NFC tags or QR codes | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
| PortalNature scenes with spatial audio for focus, sleep and calm | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Dark NoiseAmbient noise app for iPhone, iPad and Mac with custom mixes | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| NoizioAmbient sound mixer for Mac, phones and the browser | Free plan · from $2.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
Common questions
Which focus apps work on Mac?
32 of the 66 focus apps in this directory list a Mac app. They are Freedom, Opal, Session, Cold Turkey Blocker, Brain.fm, one sec, SelfControl, Endel, Pomofocus, ScreenZen, Focus To-Do, Be Focused, Flow, Focus, Jomo and 17 more.
Which of these focus apps are free?
Freedom, Opal, Session, Cold Turkey Blocker, one sec, SelfControl, Endel, Pomofocus, ScreenZen, Focus To-Do, Be Focused, Flow, Jomo, Tide, StayFree and 12 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.
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