Focused Work
Focus timer with custom sessions for iPhone, iPad and Mac
What is Focused Work?
Focused Work is a focus timer for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro from developer Michael Tigas. Sessions are split into Focus, Break and Prepare stages and can follow Pomodoro, Flowmodoro or a structure you build yourself, with reminders, daily goals and statistics alongside. The app is free to download, and Focused Work Pro adds app and website blocking, Shortcuts automation and a Toggl Track link.
Focused Work has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 / month, or $29.99 / year (US App Store). See every plan
Good for
- Apple users who want structured focus sessions, not only a countdown
- People who find a fixed Pomodoro rhythm too rigid
- Toggl Track users who want focus sessions logged as time entries
- Students and professionals who want reminders to stay on task
Worth knowing
- Apple platforms only: iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro. No Windows, Android or web version is listed.
- App and website blocking, Shortcuts automation and the Toggl Track link all need Focused Work Pro.
- Lifetime pricing differs between vendor pages: $89.99 and $119.99 on the US App Store, and $59.99 in the press kit.
- The Toggl link logs completed stages afterwards; the FAQ says it does not start a live running timer in Toggl.
Key features
- Focus Sessions
- Sessions divide time into Focus, Break and Prepare stages. Templates cover a plain timer, Pomodoro and Flowmodoro, and the Session Editor builds repeatable sessions with your own stages and durations.
- App and website blocking
- Content filters block or allow chosen websites and iOS and Mac apps while a session runs, and can leave Break and planning stages unfiltered. This is a Pro feature.
- Reminders, reflection and Scratch Pad
- The app sends reminders to stay on task and to take breaks, asks you to rate and reflect on a finished session, and keeps a Scratch Pad for stray thoughts.
- Daily goals and statistics
- Meeting the daily focus goals builds a streak. Charts review the past week, month and year, and completed sessions can be exported as a CSV file.
- Shortcuts and Toggl Track
- With Pro, shortcuts run when a session or stage starts or ends, for example to turn on a Focus mode, and finished stages are logged to Toggl Track with projects and tags.
- Widgets, Live Activities and iCloud
- The timer shows in interactive widgets, Live Activities, StandBy and Picture-in-Picture. Statistics and created sessions sync through iCloud, with no account to register.
Focused Work pricing
- Starts at
- $4.99 / month, or $29.99 / year (US App Store)
- Free plan
- Free version with limited features, which the terms do not list. The vendor's FAQ marks content filtering, Shortcuts automation and the Toggl Track link as Pro.
- Free trial
- The terms refer to a free trial of Pro; no length is stated
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Free to download with a limited set of features. Blocking, Shortcuts automation and the Toggl Track link are marked as Pro in the vendor's FAQ. |
| Focused Work Pro - Monthly | $4.99per month, US App Store in-app purchase | Every feature, including app and website blocking, Shortcuts automation and the Toggl Track link. Renews automatically. |
| Focused Work Pro - Yearly | $29.99per year, US App Store in-app purchase | The same Pro features billed yearly. The listing also shows 1-year items at $19.99 and $39.99 and 1-month items at $2.99 and $6.99. |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $89.99one-time purchase, US App Store | Pro for a single payment. The listing shows a second Lifetime item at $119.99, and the vendor's press kit quotes $59.99. |
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Focused Work before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountYearly Pro costs about 50% less than monthly
The US App Store lists Focused Work Pro - Yearly at $29.99 against Monthly at $4.99, which comes to $59.88 over twelve months.
Stated on apps.apple.com - Lifetime licenseLifetime Pro for a one-time payment
The US App Store lists Focused Work Pro Lifetime at $89.99, paid once instead of a subscription. The vendor's press kit quotes $59.99 for lifetime access.
Stated on apps.apple.com - Other savingsAlso available through Setapp
The vendor's site links to Focused Work on Setapp, where the Mac and iOS apps are part of the Setapp app subscription.
Stated on focusedwork.app
How people rate the Focused Work app
4.7
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars85%
- 4 stars8%
- 3 stars3%
- 2 stars1%
- 1 star2%
604 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 9, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
- Toggl Track
- Apple Shortcuts
- Siri
- Alfred
Focused Work alternatives
- Focused Work vs Session
Free plan · from $3.33/mo
- Focused Work vs Flow
Free plan · from $17.99/yr
- Focused Work vs Be Focused
Free plan · from $2.99/mo
- Focused Work vs Focus Keeper
Free plan · from $3.99/mo
- Focused Work vs Focus To-Do
Free plan · from $1.99
Common questions
Is Focused Work free?
Focused Work has a free plan. Free version with limited features, which the terms do not list. The vendor's FAQ marks content filtering, Shortcuts automation and the Toggl Track link as Pro. Paid plans start at $4.99 / month, or $29.99 / year (US App Store).
How much does Focused Work cost?
Focused Work lists 4 plans. Free: $0. Focused Work Pro - Monthly: $4.99 per month, US App Store in-app purchase. Focused Work Pro - Yearly: $29.99 per year, US App Store in-app purchase. Focused Work Pro Lifetime: $89.99 one-time purchase, US App Store. Prices were read from apps.apple.com on Oct 9, 2026.
What platforms does Focused Work work on?
Focused Work is available on iOS and macOS.
Does Focused Work offer any discounts?
Focused Work publicly lists the following: Yearly Pro costs about 50% less than monthly; Lifetime Pro for a one-time payment; Also available through Setapp.
How is Focused Work rated?
Focused Work's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 604 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 9, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does Focused Work have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Focused Work is listed for iOS and macOS.
Does Focused Work have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Focused Work is listed for iOS and macOS.
Is Focused Work open source?
Focused Work is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
What does Focused Work integrate with?
Focused Work's listing names Toggl Track, Apple Shortcuts, Siri and Alfred. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Focused Work have a free trial?
Yes. The terms refer to a free trial of Pro; no length is stated.
Who makes Focused Work?
Focused Work is made by Michael Tigas. It dates from 2020.
What are the alternatives to Focused Work?
The closest alternatives to Focused Work in our directory are Session, Flow, Be Focused, Focus Keeper and Focus To-Do. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Focused Work.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.