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24 alternatives to FocusMask

Put distractions out of sight and out of mind.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. FocusMask launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   focusedOS▲376

   Hide all distractions with one click

   2024 · focusedos.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Focus▲221

   A Mac app to block distracting websites

   2014 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   OneTask (Mac)▲146

   Focus on one thing at a time

   2014 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Focusdim▲137

   A simple Mac app to enhance your visual focus

   2025 · privdev.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Monocle 3.0 for macOS▲412

   Noise-cancelling for your  screen now with cursor shake

   Dec 2025 · monocle.heyiam.dk · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Kiki for Mac▲303

   The accountability monster that keeps you focused on a task

   Jan 2026 · kiki.computer · its alternatives →

7. 7
   FocusNotch▲88

   Transform your productivity

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   HazeOver: Distraction Dimmer▲398

   Focus on one app by dimming all the background windows

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Hocus Focus▲304

   A Mac menu bar utility that hides your inactive windows

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Window Focus▲134

    Highlight active apps & dim your screen

    2016 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    OptiKey▲74

    Full computer control and speech with your eyes

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Faahh▲162

    Slap your desk. Unplug distractions. Get back to focus.

    Apr 2026 · faahhh.fun · its alternatives →

13. 13
    FocusRoom▲139

    Turn your tasks into calming space missions

    Dec 2025 · usefocusroom.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Focus Session by SyncTasks▲132

    A distraction-free mode for your tasks

    Oct 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Better Window Manager▲233

    A tiny window management app for the Mac

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Hyperfocused▲148

    Deep work menubar app for macOS

    2023 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Flashlight▲240

    The missing plugin platform for the Mac Spotlight

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    EyeFocus▲231

    Blur your screen when you look away.

    2024 · polar.sh · its alternatives →

19. 19
    FindFocus▲134

    Anti-procrastination app for Mac to break bad online habits

    2017 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Focus Booster▲85

    Your digital pomodoro timer

    2014 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Focusify▲75

    Hide distracting elements, focus on your deep thinking

    2020 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Focus Bear▲168

    Block distractions, build habits.

    2022 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Shady for Mac▲94

    Pull a virtual shade over your screen, rest your eyes

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24SH
    Show HN my christmas project: Focus.app, cut off your Internet so you can focus▲61

    2011 · therealfocusapp.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →