Hardcore Focus

Name: Hardcore Focus
Rating: 5 (11 reviews)
Author: Eric Kuhn

What will you get done today?

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

11 Ratings
Age Rating

9+
Years
Category

Productivity
Developer

Eric Kuhn
Language

EN
English
Size

18.1
MB

Less phone. More life. Your phone is stealing your time. Hardcore Focus helps you take it back — block the apps that distract you, do real deep work, and build habits that fill the time you reclaim. No vanity metrics, no endless lists. Three things that actually move your life forward: block, focus, repeat. BLOCK THE NOISE Shield blocks your most distracting apps with Screen Time — on a schedule, during a focus session, or always on. You choose how hard it is to get back in: - No Bypass — locked is locked - 15-Minute Bypass — one short, deliberate exception - The Gatekeeper — argue your case to a skeptical on-device AI before it grants a timed exception. Weak excuse? Denied. DO DEEP WORK Start a focus session in one tap and work for as long as you want — no countdown, just an open timer that runs until you're done. Block distracting apps for the session, track every time your attention slips, and watch your daily focus goal fill up. Pause, resume, and keep the screen awake while you're in the zone. BUILD HABITS THAT STICK Track daily habits and routines by time of day. Check them off, count repetitions, or run timed habits with a built-in timer. Some habits track themselves — link them to Apple Health or to time spent in productive apps. Keep your streak alive and unlock achievements as the days add up. EVERYTHING ELSE - Tasks & lists — plan your day and import from Apple Reminders - Apple Watch — start sessions, complete habits, and check streaks from your wrist - Siri & Shortcuts — "Start a focus session," "Mark off my habit," hands-free - Widgets, Live Activities & Dynamic Island — your focus, one glance away - Complete habits from the Lock Screen, Control Center, or a widget - On-device AI insights into your focus patterns - Apple Music focus playlists, right inside your session - A Shutdown ritual to close the day and plan tomorrow - Detailed analytics and a productivity score - iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch PRIVATE BY DESIGN Zero data collection. The AI runs entirely on-device with Apple Intelligence — your data never leaves your phone, and anything you sync stays in your own iCloud. SUBSCRIPTION Hardcore Focus requires a subscription to unlock the full app. Start with a 7-day free trial, then pick your plan: Weekly ($3.99), Monthly ($8.99), or Annual ($49.99 — best value). Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms: https://www.hardcorefocus.com/terms Privacy: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdfla/

Ratings & Reviews

5.0

out of 5

11 Ratings

Mental clarity
Feb 7
PaulaAna2
As a busy homeschool mom, my days are really full — lesson planning, teaching, house stuff, and keeping two active boys on track. Honestly, staying focused has always been hard for me because I’m always thinking about the next thing I need to do.That’s why I decided to try Hardcore Focus, and I was actually surprised by how much I liked it.It helps with mental clarity and focus. For me, it just feels like my brain is more “organized.” I can stick to what I’m doing instead of jumping from one thing to another all the time.
Mental clarity
Feb 7
PaulaAna2

As a busy homeschool mom, my days are really full — lesson planning, teaching, house stuff, and keeping two active boys on track. Honestly, staying focused has always been hard for me because I’m always thinking about the next thing I need to do.That’s why I decided to try Hardcore Focus, and I was actually surprised by how much I liked it.It helps with mental clarity and focus. For me, it just feels like my brain is more “organized.” I can stick to what I’m doing instead of jumping from one thing to another all the time.
One thing that matters
Feb 26
cypherpunk2140
I used to use an app like this 10+ years ago where you would put in only one to do task per day. It kept me really focused on the main thing I needed to do for the day. Hardcore Focus also lets me put my phone into focus mode and block out all distracting apps so I can stay in the zone.
One thing that matters
Feb 26
cypherpunk2140

I used to use an app like this 10+ years ago where you would put in only one to do task per day. It kept me really focused on the main thing I needed to do for the day. Hardcore Focus also lets me put my phone into focus mode and block out all distracting apps so I can stay in the zone.
Good for kids too
Apr 19
Cbarbosa88
Works well for kids to get their reading done without the internet distractions.
Good for kids too
Apr 19
Cbarbosa88

Works well for kids to get their reading done without the internet distractions.
super helpful
Jan 27
Ana Oliveir
Really like this app. Hardcore keeps me on track with my daily tasks without being complicated. Super helpful.
super helpful
Jan 27
Ana Oliveir

Really like this app. Hardcore keeps me on track with my daily tasks without being complicated. Super helpful.

NEW: Read It Later Share any article to Hardcore Focus and read it later in a clean, offline, distraction-free reader. Inbox, Archive, and iCloud sync included. NEW: Listen to Your Articles Every saved article can now be read aloud with natural voices — with sentence highlighting and speed control. Pick up right where you paused.

Version 2.01 Jun 18

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Information

Seller: Eric Kuhn
Size: 18.1 MB
Category: Productivity
Compatibility: Requires iOS 26.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later.

Mac
Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.

Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 26.1 or later.
Languages: English
Age Rating: 9+

9+

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Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
In-App Purchases: Yes

Hardcore Focus Pro Annual $49.99

Hardcore Focus Weekly $3.99

Hardcore Focus Pro Monthly $8.99

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