Focus

heyfocus.com · checked 9 Oct 2026

#17 · Focus Tools #28 · Distraction Blocking Software

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Focus is a Mac app that blocks distracting websites and apps to help people work better.

Pricing

Focus 1One-time purchase · Original Focus with core blocking features$29 one-time
Focus 2One-time purchase • Free updates for 1 year · Website and app blocking · Schedules · Timers, breaks and Pomodoros · Lock sessions · Profiles · Statistics · Scripting$49 one-time
LifetimeOne-time purchase • Lifetime updates · Everything from Focus 2 · Early access to new versions · Lifetime updates$129 one-time

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Facts

Website: heyfocus.com
Price: $29 one-time
Free trial: Yes
Browser support: Focus works with Safari, Chrome, Opera, Brave, Microsoft Edge, Arc, and Vivaldi; Firefox and other WebExtensions compatible browsers can use its add-on.
Intended users: The maker describes Focus as useful for students, writers, programmers, designers, freelancers, business owners, and parents.
License activations: A Focus 2 license includes unlimited activations on Macs used by the license holder.
Privacy: The maker says blocked websites and settings stay on the Mac and Focus never sells user information.
Profiles: Users can create profiles for different work tasks or projects and switch between them.
Schedules and timers: Users can schedule focus time, use timers, and choose Locked Mode.
Scripting and automation: Focus supports BASH workflows, URL handlers, and AppleScript for automating sessions and interacting with other apps.
Session tools: Focus includes breaks, Pomodoro sessions, locked sessions, and productivity statistics.
Support: Support is available by email, and the maker also provides product documentation and automated license recovery.
Teams: Special pricing for teams and organizations is available by requesting a custom quote.
Trial and guarantee: Focus offers a free 7-day trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Update terms: Focus 2 includes free updates for one year, while the Lifetime purchase includes lifetime updates.

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