Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Fokus
Plan five tasks, then focus in a quiet Mac capsule
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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Hi HN! Super proud to showcase Foqos! I wanted to create a way to physically block apps on my phone, always had a bunch of NFC tags, combined the 2 together over the holiday break and Foqos was born. You can create profiles, write them to NFC tags and track your weekly focus. Its completely open source and will always be free! There is an affiliate link in the app for nfc tags and donations are completely optional Link here: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/foqos/id6736793117
2025 · foqos.app · its alternatives →
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DeskMinder▲623Create quick desktop reminders with just one click
2025 · deskminder.appps.od.ua · its alternatives →
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FocusDot▲5A minimal macOS focus app that helps you stay productive.
Nov 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Kiki for Mac▲303The accountability monster that keeps you focused on a task
Jan 2026 · kiki.computer · its alternatives →
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Focused Task▲121Open source mac menubar app that helps you do deep work
2020 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Chunk▲282Hi HN Dudley here, tech lead on Chunk. Chunk is a macOS menu bar app for time-blocking. It opens with Cmd + / and slides down over whatever you're doing - including fullscreen apps. There's also a live countdown in the tray for the current block. Click-and-drag to create blocks, day/week views, Google/Outlook/Apple Calendar sync, Apple Reminders integration, and a Todo mode where tasks can be dragged onto the timeline. Templates and Routines let you build an ideal day once and auto-apply it on chosen weekdays. There's a local MCP server, so you can ask Claude Desktop to…
2025 · chunkapp.net · its alternatives →
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PopTask▲298Light menu bar task manager for quickly capturing tasks
Mar 2026 · poptask.bar · its alternatives →
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FocusMode▲67I’m the solo developer of Focusmo, a macOS focus app. I just shipped v7.12, which adds a local MCP server for Claude. The goal is simple: instead of generic productivity advice, Claude can connect to real focus data and help with weekly reviews, planning, and pattern spotting. Right now Claude can access: - today’s stats - weekly trends - task list - app usage with an hourly heatmap - personal records - live session state It can also create tasks and mark tasks complete. Everything runs locally on Mac through MCP, so the data stays on-device. I wrote more about it here:…
2025 · focusmo.app · its alternatives →
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A distraction-free mode for your tasks
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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One.do▲99Instead of cluttered lists, focus on the one thing
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Flumen▲15A free open-source focus manager for macOS in your menu bar
Feb 2026 · saranshbarua.github.io · its alternatives →
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locktfin▲18A Mac focus timer for founders wearing every hat
Sep 2026 · getlocktfin.com · its alternatives →
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Focast▲16Timers and natural soundscapes, built for deep focus.
Feb 2026 · gofocast.com · its alternatives →
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Only Five▲12A menu bar to-do app that caps you at 5 tasks
Jul 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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TimeSnap▲8Hey HN I just launched TimeSnap, a lightweight desktop app built for deep work and distraction control. What it does: Tracks your focus sessions Lets you whitelist apps (everything else is considered a distraction) Shows you exactly when and where you lost focus Optional glowing screen border for visual feedback Clean UI with session history, achievements & recap No bloat. No complicated setups. Just a fast way to get into flow and stay there. Check it out https://usefsgh.gumroad.com/l/uxhixl($39.99) I'd love your feedback on the concept, design, or anything you'd…
2025 · usefsgh.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
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