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24 alternatives to buoy

Helps you focus

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. buoy launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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    focusedOS▲376

    Hide all distractions with one click

    2024 · focusedos.com · its alternatives →

  2. 2
    Flow▲337

    A pomodoro based work timer to help you get things done

    2020 · flow.app · its alternatives →

  3. 3

    Take charge of your productivity

    2023 · focusfusion.app · its alternatives →

  4. 4
    Zone▲119

    A liquid glass focus timer for macOS with live dock updates

    Dec 2025 · its alternatives →

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    FlowStack▲126

    Tasks. Focus. Routines. All in one simple app

    2025 · flowstack-app.com · its alternatives →

  6. 6

    Stay focused and beat procrastination on your Mac.

    2018 · effortless.app · its alternatives →

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    Track your focus time and tasks with bubbles

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

  8. 8

    Transform your productivity

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

  9. 9

    Flexible focus sessions to stay productive & avoid burnout.

    2020 · focusedwork.app · its alternatives →

  10. 10

    Deep work menubar app for macOS

    2023 · hyperfocused.app · its alternatives →

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    FlowBuddy▲179

    Block Distractions & Study Flashcards to Unlock Apps

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Momotaro▲229

    Minimal, calm timer for iOS that invites you to focus.

    Dec 2025 · momotaro.app · its alternatives →

  13. 13

    A distraction-free mode for your tasks

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

  14. 14

    Focus helps you get things done on your Mac. It blocks time-wasting websites and apps so you can work better!

    2014 · heyfocus.com · its alternatives →

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    FlowTime▲113

    MacOS Pomodoro timer, do not break your productive flow

    2023 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Personalized soundscapes to help you focus, relax & sleep

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Focus timer for work and study

    2021 · xwavesoft.com · its alternatives →

  18. 18

    Stay focused or burn your money 🔥

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    Glide▲72

    Reading guide for macOS

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Floya▲17

    Focused productivity sessions

    2025 · its alternatives →

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    The timer app that lets you flow

    2023 · ajithr.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

  22. 22

    A browser for one-click focus and zero distractions.

    Nov 2025 · flow-os.carrd.co · its alternatives →

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    Focus. Relax. Repeat

    2025 · its alternatives →

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    A Productivity App that uses FlowTime Technique!

    2024 · its alternatives →

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