Beacon: Focus with Friends

Productivity

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

Beacon helps you put your phone down and get meaningful work done—with optional accountability from people you trust. FREE FOCUS TOOLS • Timed focus sessions — pick 25, 45, or 60 minutes (or custom) and block distracting apps with Apple's Screen Time • Recurring scheduled sessions — set daily or weekly focus windows that start automatically • Focus streak & stats — track completed sessions, minutes, and how consistently you show up • Home Screen widget & Siri Shortcuts — start focus from your widget or with a voice command • Custom shield screen — a calm reminder when you try to open a blocked app FOCUS WITH FRIENDS (BEACON PRO) Upgrade to Beacon Pro to unlock social accountability: • Circles — create or join private groups with friends • Peer Beacons — send a focus request to a friend; they can join your session • Monk Mode — open-ended, no-timer deep focus, solo or as a challenge with friends • Shared schedules — invite circle members to recurring focus windows • Circle leaderboard — compare streaks, completed sessions, and focus minutes Beacon Pro is optional. Personal timed focus and your own scheduled sessions work without a subscription. SUBSCRIPTION Beacon Pro is $5.99/month (price may vary by region). Eligible new subscribers may start with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. REQUIREMENTS Beacon uses Apple's Screen Time APIs to block apps you choose. You'll be asked to grant Screen Time permission during setup. Beacon does not see your app usage history—only the apps you select to block. PRIVACY & SUPPORT Privacy Policy: https://beaconfocus.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://beaconfocus.app/terms.html Questions? Visit beaconfocus.app

Ratings & Reviews

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    1 Ratings

Beacon 1.1 brings Free, Pro, and Pro+ — so you can focus with friends at every level. • Free: join a Circle, solo Monk Mode, scheduled sessions, and circle stats • Pro: up to 3 Circles, Focus Beacons and Monk challenges with other Pro members • Pro+: everything in Pro, plus your own Premium Circle — friends can join free and Focus with you inside it Also improved: • Clearer Focus rules in Regular vs Premium Circles • Smoother subscription upgrades and Restore Purchases • Leave, rename, and manage Circles more reliably • Onboarding polish and bug fixes Manage or cancel anytime in iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions.

Version 1.1

The developer, John Cain, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Purchases
    • Contact Info
    • User Content
    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Accessibility

The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

Information

Seller
  • John Cain
Size
  • 23.5 MB
Category
  • Productivity
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.5 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 18.5 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 18.5 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 15.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 2.5 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
13+
  • 13+
  • Learn More
  • Frequent
    Contests

    Contains
    User-Generated Content
In-App Purchases
Yes
Copyright
  • © 2026 John Cain
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy