focusedOS: Focus & Screen Time

Name: focusedOS: Focus & Screen Time
Rating: 4.2 (24 reviews)
Author: Michael Tigas

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Free · In‑App Purchases

24 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Productivity
Developer

Michael Tigas
Language

EN
English
Size

108.6
MB

Welcome to focusedOS, a super-utility that transforms your devices for productivity. focusedOS helps you manage digital distractions across your devices during a busy work day. Create environments that adjust how your device behaves if you need to work, study, or take a short mental break, and enable it with one tap. Key features: • Supercharge Productivity with one tap Simply flick the switch when you need to get stuff done. • Adjust your device for work - with Environments Adjust your iPhone to suit how you want to work. With focusedOS for Mac you can temporarily change macOS behavior, such as; dimming inactive apps to reduce visual clutter, restricting how many apps can be displayed on-screen, hiding the wallpaper, and more. • Powerful Blocking Easily block access to distracting apps & websites. • Play Ambient Sounds Fade out noisy surroundings with a selection of high-quality ambient sounds that improve concentration. Listen to the sound of light rain falling around you, the cosiness of a campfire, make it feel like you're working from a cafe, or experiment with binaural sounds. • Automate your Environment with Shortcuts (with focusedOS for Mac) Automatically run shortcuts in response to starting or stopping an environment, such as turning on Do Not Disturb. • Link Your Devices Seamlessly sync environments in real-time between iPhone and Mac. Download focusedOS today and supercharge your productivity. View our Privacy & Terms at: https://focusedOS.com/privacy-policy https://focusedOS.com/terms

Ratings & Reviews

4.2

out of 5

24 Ratings

I love this app
11/13/2025

Mystic Mikester
I’ve tried a lot of focus / app blockers but this one together with Focused Work are the winners. One mild complaint is that the sync to other devices isn’t very reliable, I often have to bring the app forward in iOS to get it to realize the state has changed, it’s not the end of the world but it is a fairly conspicuous hiccup. It’s not so bad if it’s stuck in focus mode, but if it’s stuck in not-focus then I can find myself in my distractions if I pick up the phone without thinking. I really do need to be able to trust it reliably. As it is I try to double check at the beginning of a flow session and usually it will stay in sync through the whole thing.
I love this app
11/13/2025

Mystic Mikester

I’ve tried a lot of focus / app blockers but this one together with Focused Work are the winners. One mild complaint is that the sync to other devices isn’t very reliable, I often have to bring the app forward in iOS to get it to realize the state has changed, it’s not the end of the world but it is a fairly conspicuous hiccup. It’s not so bad if it’s stuck in focus mode, but if it’s stuck in not-focus then I can find myself in my distractions if I pick up the phone without thinking. I really do need to be able to trust it reliably. As it is I try to double check at the beginning of a flow session and usually it will stay in sync through the whole thing.
Immediately Increased Productivity!
06/20/2024

Daniel43622
Just finished my first "Session" with the app and already I love it. It blocked out all my other distracting windows that I need, but don't want to see every second. I also loved the fireplace sound to block out all other distracting noises! If you struggle with focus, definitely give focusedOS a try!
Immediately Increased Productivity!
06/20/2024

Daniel43622

Just finished my first "Session" with the app and already I love it. It blocked out all my other distracting windows that I need, but don't want to see every second. I also loved the fireplace sound to block out all other distracting noises! If you struggle with focus, definitely give focusedOS a try!
Needs work
05/31/2024

Havok5178
This app shows promise but isn't yet greater than the sum of its parts. This app is begging for the ability to set a timer when turned on. Being able to set it on a schedule would also be nice. The ability to turn off wi-fi and block apps is good, but it's too easy to just shut off focus mode to use the stuff I have blocked. An option to turn it on for a specified time and lock it so that it can't be turned off would be great. Another minor quibble is that the app has to remain open in the dock for the top bar icon to remain visible. It would be nice to be able to close the app but have it remain open in the background like other apps do. I feel like the app is trying to do a lot of things but not doing any of them quite as well as the individual apps it's trying to replace, but maybe it will get better with time and refinement.

Developer Response
Thank you for the kind and super detailed review! Lots of interesting points you've raised and appreciate you taking the time to share them.I've added the option to hide the dock icon in the focusedOS 1.1 update which will be released this week - you will be able to find it in the Settings screen. Thanks!I'll keep some notes around the idea of setting timers, scheduling, enforcing stricter blocking. The first two are things I had initially considered but didn't make the cut for the app release.Hope you enjoy using the advanced dimming / advanced app limiting / ambient sound media controls that I've also added to the 1.1 release!Feel free to drop me a line in-app via the Submit Feedback form, I'd love to ask you some questions about the scheduling if interested.Cheers, and enjoy!
Needs work
05/31/2024

Havok5178

This app shows promise but isn't yet greater than the sum of its parts. This app is begging for the ability to set a timer when turned on. Being able to set it on a schedule would also be nice. The ability to turn off wi-fi and block apps is good, but it's too easy to just shut off focus mode to use the stuff I have blocked. An option to turn it on for a specified time and lock it so that it can't be turned off would be great. Another minor quibble is that the app has to remain open in the dock for the top bar icon to remain visible. It would be nice to be able to close the app but have it remain open in the background like other apps do. I feel like the app is trying to do a lot of things but not doing any of them quite as well as the individual apps it's trying to replace, but maybe it will get better with time and refinement.
Developer Response 06/03/2024
Thank you for the kind and super detailed review! Lots of interesting points you've raised and appreciate you taking the time to share them.I've added the option to hide the dock icon in the focusedOS 1.1 update which will be released this week - you will be able to find it in the Settings screen. Thanks!I'll keep some notes around the idea of setting timers, scheduling, enforcing stricter blocking. The first two are things I had initially considered but didn't make the cut for the app release.Hope you enjoy using the advanced dimming / advanced app limiting / ambient sound media controls that I've also added to the 1.1 release!Feel free to drop me a line in-app via the Submit Feedback form, I'd love to ask you some questions about the scheduling if interested.Cheers, and enjoy!
Great Idea, Great Implementation
05/21/2024

Ben Noland
I’ve been using this app for a few days and already seeing improvements to my productivity. The simple act of deciding that I’m in focus mode and flipping the switch is surprisingly helpful for my mindfulness.

Developer Response
Thanks heaps for the kind review!! Great to hear focusedOS has been super helpful for your productivity, and glad it's as easy as flicking a switch. Enjoy!
Great Idea, Great Implementation
05/21/2024

Ben Noland

I’ve been using this app for a few days and already seeing improvements to my productivity. The simple act of deciding that I’m in focus mode and flipping the switch is surprisingly helpful for my mindfulness.
Developer Response 06/03/2024
Thanks heaps for the kind review!! Great to hear focusedOS has been super helpful for your productivity, and glad it's as easy as flicking a switch. Enjoy!

Thank you for using focusedOS in 2024! This update adds support for the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, including new features such as dynamic app icons and Control Center widgets, so you can easily & quickly enable environments from the Control Center or from the adjustable Lock Screen controls. We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :)

Version 1.3.1

09/12/2024

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