The Focusbuddy Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Focusbuddy in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Focusbuddy
The Insider’s Guide
Chrome extension combining categorized tasks with a countdown timer
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among focus apps, read from Focusbuddy’s own pages.
Made by GroupFunnels LLC · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Focusbuddy’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Focusbuddy’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 2 of the 83 other focus apps we grade
Focusbuddy is a Chrome extension that pairs a short to-do list, sorted into categories, with a timer of 5 to 90 minutes. The site says it was made by one person and is free for now. It is installed by loading a downloaded ZIP in developer mode rather than from the Chrome Web Store.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Focusbuddy, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You install it from a ZIP in developer mode, the timer has fixed lengths and no breaks, and the site says it is free only for now.
- 1
Best for a task list with timers in a Chrome extension
FocusBuddy is a Chrome extension with task categories, a task list and a timer per task.
- 2
It is free
Focusbuddy has no paid plan at all. The site calls it completely free, with the words 'for now'.
- 3
Task categories
Group tasks under titles such as health or wealth.
- 4
Task list
List the tasks inside each category.
- 5
Timer per task
Pick a task, then choose a 5, 15, 30, 60 or 90 minute timer.
- 6
A 2.0 GPA, above 2 of 83
That is against the other focus apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
Focusbuddy is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Focusbuddy at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Browser extension
- Made by
- GroupFunnels LLC
- Category
- Focus Apps
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for a task list with timers in a Chrome extension
FocusBuddy is a Chrome extension with task categories, a task list and a timer per task. You install it from a ZIP in developer mode, the timer has fixed lengths and no breaks, and the site says it is free only for now.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Free, though the site says only 'for now', so the price may change. |
| Free plan and trial | B | The site calls it completely free, with the words 'for now', and no paid plan is listed. |
| Features | D | Task categories, a task list and a timer per task. The timer offers fixed lengths with no break cycle, and the site calls it new and simple. |
| Ease of use | D | No store rating on record. Installing means downloading a ZIP from Google Drive and loading it unpacked in Chrome's developer mode. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Chrome only; no other browser or device is listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Focusbuddy is for
- Fits if you live in Chrome and want one timer per task
- Works for people comfortable loading an unpacked extension
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you won't use developer mode, since install is a ZIP loaded unpacked in Chrome
- Not for you if you want break cycles, as the timer has fixed lengths only
- Not for you if you use another browser or a phone; Chrome is the only one listed
- Watch out: the site says free 'for now' and calls the extension new, with room to improve
Good to know
Good for
- People who want a very small task-and-timer tool in the browser
- Chrome users comfortable installing an extension in developer mode
Worth knowing
- Installation means downloading a ZIP from Google Drive and loading it unpacked in Chrome's developer mode.
- The site calls it new and simple, with room to improve, and free only 'for now'.
- Chrome only; no other browser or device is listed.
- The timer offers fixed lengths only, with no break cycle.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Focusbuddy is free to use.
Free, though the site says only 'for now', so the price may change.
Free
$0
The whole extension, installed from a ZIP file. The site says it is free for now.
The free plan
The site calls it completely free, with the words 'for now'.
Read from focusbuddy.app on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Browser extension
Chrome extension combining categorized tasks with a countdown timer. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: tasks, Pomodoro timer.
Task categories, a task list and a timer per task.
- Task categories
- Group tasks under titles such as health or wealth.
- Task list
- List the tasks inside each category.
- Timer per task
- Pick a task, then choose a 5, 15, 30, 60 or 90 minute timer.
- Toolbar extension
- Pin the extension to the Chrome toolbar and open it from the icon.
Where it runs
- Browser extension
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Focusbuddy is made by GroupFunnels LLC.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
2/83
Other focus apps it is graded above
Focusbuddy's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 2 of the 83 other focus apps we grade, and level with 5.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 44 of 83) and worst on features (D, above 0).
Focusbuddy has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 84 focus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Focusbuddy’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 35 of 83
- BFree plan and trialAbove 44 of 83
- DFeaturesAbove 0 of 83
- DEase of useAbove 0 of 83
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 11 of 83
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 70 focus apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Focusbuddy is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Focusbuddy is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 76 of the 83 other focus apps grade higher.
What you could make
- Tasks and Pomodoro timer: an app builder makes these well.
What this rests on. Focusbuddy’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Pomofocus, Focus To-Do, Pomodoro Timer Online and Tomighty
The 4 tools Focusbuddy is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
Pomofocus
Free plan · from $3/mo
Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports.
- Only Focusbuddy lists a browser extension.
- Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
- Only Pomofocus lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- 2.6GPA
Focus To-Do
Free plan · from $1.99
Pomodoro timer combined with a task list and time reports.
- Only Focus To-Do lists iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps.
- Focus To-Do can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Focus To-Do also covers time tracking.
- 3.2GPA
Pomodoro Timer Online
Free
Free browser Pomodoro timer with lofi music and a task list.
- Only Focusbuddy lists a browser extension.
- Only Pomodoro Timer Online lists a web app.
- Pomodoro Timer Online also covers focus music.
- 3.0GPA
Tomighty
Free
Free Pomodoro timer for the browser, Windows and Mac.
- Only Focusbuddy lists a browser extension.
- Only Tomighty lists a web app.
- Only Tomighty lists Windows and macOS apps.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Focusbuddy free?
Yes. Focusbuddy is free to use.
How much does Focusbuddy cost?
Focusbuddy lists one plan. Free: $0.
Does Focusbuddy have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Focusbuddy is listed for no platform we could confirm.
Does Focusbuddy have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Focusbuddy is listed for no platform we could confirm.
Is Focusbuddy open source?
Focusbuddy is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Focusbuddy?
Focusbuddy is made by GroupFunnels LLC.
What are the alternatives to Focusbuddy?
The closest alternatives to Focusbuddy in our directory are Pomofocus, Focus To-Do, Pomodoro Timer Online and Tomighty.
How does Focusbuddy compare with other focus apps?
Focusbuddy's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 2 of the 83 other focus apps we grade, and level with 5.
Is Focusbuddy good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Focusbuddy B for value for money. Focusbuddy has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Focusbuddy?
Focusbuddy is free, so making your own would save you nothing. That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 76 of the 83 other focus apps grade higher.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Focusbuddy’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Focusbuddy's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by GroupFunnels LLC. Prices change, so check focusbuddy.app before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Focusbuddy, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/focusbuddy
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Focusbuddy’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Focusbuddy is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by GroupFunnels LLC. Prices and plans change: check focusbuddy.app before you buy.