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24 alternatives to Focus

Stay focused and take a break from your screen

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Focus launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   EyeFocus▲231

   Blur your screen when you look away.

   2024 · polar.sh · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Focus Mode▲64

   Focus mode helps you stay focused when you need to.

   2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Away From Keyboard (AFK)▲152

   Reduce eye strain with reminders to take a break

   2018 · akshaykadam.me · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Focus▲61

   Studying tool to help you track your to-dos and track breaks

   2021 · focus-study.vercel.app · its alternatives →

5. 5SH
   Show HN my christmas project: Focus.app, cut off your Internet so you can focus▲61

   2011 · therealfocusapp.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   OffScreen 2.0▲92

   Less screen time, more focus.

   2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Win The Day for Chrome▲163

   Transform your browser to improve focus & boost productivity

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Focus Session by SyncTasks▲132

   A distraction-free mode for your tasks

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   FocusNudge▲104

   Status bar app to nudge you back into focus!

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Cofy▲78

    Remove distraction on your second screen and stay focused

    2021 · cofy.stream · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Focused▲64

    The new browser tab page that helps you stay focused

    2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Focused Work - Focus Timer▲141

    Flexible focus sessions to stay productive & avoid burnout.

    2020 · focusedwork.app · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Be Focused▲66

    Focus timer for work and study

    2021 · xwavesoft.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Stay Focused Chrome Extension▲72

    Block distracting websites to help you focus on you work.

    2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Agree Not To Focus▲73

    Help yourself keep accountability for focusing

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Steal back your productivity▲42

    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 →

17. 17
    FocusFox▲93

    Get redirected to where you need to go.

    2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Take a break▲109

    Avoid eye strain, stay focus.

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    FindFocus▲134

    Anti-procrastination app for Mac to break bad online habits

    2017 · findfocus.net · its alternatives →

20. 20
    YouTube Productivity Mode▲119

    Reduce distractions on YouTube and gain back your focus

    2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    FacePause▲75

    Pause any app when you look away

    2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Mindful Focus▲71

    Find out how long you are working without a break

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Focus▲78

    a Google Chrome extension to keep you focused while working.

    2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Focusify▲75

    Hide distracting elements, focus on your deep thinking

    2020 · its alternatives →

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