Focus Bear blocks the apps that eat your day, right on your phone, and
walks you through your routine one step at a time.
Built by a team with ADHD and autism, for anyone whose brain does not run
on willpower.
BLOCK DISTRACTIONS ON YOUR PHONE
- Block distracting apps and sites during focus sessions and routines
- Soft blocking adds a gentle pause instead of a hard wall, so you can
still get through when you genuinely need to
- Choose which apps stay allowed during a specific habit
BUILD ROUTINES THAT ACTUALLY HAPPEN
- Morning and evening routines that guide you habit by habit, so
starting is not the hard part
- Custom routines, scheduled or on demand
- Movement and break reminders so you are not welded to the chair
- Streaks and completion animations, because the dopamine has to come
from somewhere
GET STARTED WHEN STARTING IS HARD
- Smart to-do list that prioritises for you, so you are not paralysed by
the list itself
- Add tasks by voice or by screenshot
- Late No More: escalating reminders, visual then spoken, so meetings
stop sneaking up on you
THEN CLOSE THE SIDE DOOR
Most blockers only cover one device. Focus Bear also runs on Mac and
Windows, using the same account, so the hour you saved on your phone does
not quietly reappear on your laptop. On desktop it can check whether a
site is actually relevant to what you are working on right now, rather
than relying on one fixed blocklist.
BUILT ON LIVED EXPERIENCE
Focus Bear was started by a late-diagnosed AuDHDer who got tired of
hiding his laptop in a cupboard to stop himself checking email. The team
is largely neurodivergent, and the approach draws on formal research with
university partners.
Free to download, with an optional subscription for full access.
Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Extended Terms Of Use: https://www.focusbear.io/terms-of-service
Privacy Policy: https://www.focusbear.io/privacy-policy
I’ve been using Focus Bear for a while now and it’s really helped me stay organized and motivated to do healthy habits as well as complete assignments/work that i’ve been dreading to do. One feature that’s been most impactful (although there are many that I really appreciate) is the customizable blocking. This tool allows me to choose the apps/websites I want to block whenever I start a focus session or when I intend to go to bed. It lets me choose what mode of block I want; the strict or the easy mode. It’s honestly stopped so many nights of doomscrolling (my sleep schedule really appreciates it). Although this review is getting a bit long the highlight of the whole app is the focus session which sets a time for me to work and then gives me a break (with cute bear avatars that suggest the time interval at which I study that is most optimized, the Pomodoro technique for example). This isn’t related to the app but they also have a desktop version for your computer which combined with the mobile app is just chef’s kiss. One last mention is their support team. Honestly, never have I used an app or website where i’ve felt so heard as a user, it’s very easy to reach out to the team with requests for new features or feedback on their existing ones with suggestions for improvement. Overall 10/10, if I could give more stars I would.
Developer Response
Glad it's been helping in all those areas :) Our support team were chuffed to read this!
Focus Bear
Gagsss89
I absolutely love the Focus Bear app! 🐻💛 It helps me stay focused, productive, and calm throughout the day. I really like how it reminds me to take little breaks and move around — it feels like having a friendly coach who wants the best for you. The design is cute and positive, and it honestly makes working or studying so much easier and more enjoyable. Big thanks to the Focus Bear team for creating something that truly helps people stay on track and take care of themselves at the same time! 💪✨
Great app
kugkhtytfjyfhfctdjyvngcvhc
Underestimated for sure. I think this is so much nicer than Tiimo or any other analogues focus apps for neurodivergent people. Recommend.
Developer Response
Thanks :)
Timing feature doesn't seem to work
markedquille
As someone pointed out before, the timing feature will reset to whatever you set it as originally. I believe this can be changed via installing and uninstalling the app, however it's still frustrating
• New bottom tab bar: Home, Focus, Habits, To-dos, Stats and More are one tap away
• Now available in Italian, Polish and French
• Take the AuDHD test before signing up – results are kept
• Focus timer notification stays until the session ends; tap it to return to your session
• Websites on a focus session block list are now blocked
• Better layout with large system font sizes
• Free trial welcome screen can be skipped
Version 1.24.0
The developer, Focus Bear, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
Seller
Focus Bear Pty Ltd
Size
85.5 MB
Category
Productivity
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.
Apple Watch Requires watchOS 9.1 or later.
Languages
English and 6 more
English, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese
