Hardcore Focus: Deep Work

Name: Hardcore Focus: Deep Work
Rating: 5 (12 reviews)
Author: Eric Kuhn

App Blocker & Focus Timer

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

12 Ratings
Age Rating

9+
Years
Category

Productivity
Developer

Eric Kuhn
Language

EN
+ 9 More
Size

20.7
MB

7-day trial on annual. Open-ended timer. No Bypass or 15 minutes. Apple Watch. Focus, Habits, Shield. Hardcore Focus blocks distracting apps with Screen Time, then runs a focus session toward a daily goal. Habits next to it. No account. No VPN. Three things: Focus, Habits, and Shield. No to-do list. No calendar. SHIELD — BLOCK THE NOISE Block the apps that steal your day with Apple’s native Screen Time API. 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 FOCUS — DO DEEP WORK One button. Tap it and work until you’re done — no countdown, no 25-minute cycle. Keep the screen awake. Optional Apple Music focus playlist. Watch your daily focus goal fill up on the ring. Pause when life happens. Live Activity and Dynamic Island keep the timer visible. HABITS — FILL THE TIME YOU GET BACK Stack habits into routines by time of day. Check them off, count reps, or run a timed habit. Workouts, walks, and mindful minutes can auto-complete from Apple Health. Keep the streak on the habits that matter. ALSO • Apple Watch — start sessions and complete habits from your wrist • Siri & Shortcuts • Widgets, Live Activities & Dynamic Island • On-device insights into your focus patterns (on your phone) • Apple Music focus playlists inside the session • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch — no Hardcore Focus account PRIVATE BY DESIGN Zero data collection. Anything you sync stays in your own iCloud. WHO IT’S FOR People who already know which apps steal the day and keep opening them anyway. Block, focus, show up for the habits. WHO IT’S NOT FOR SUBSCRIPTION Hardcore Focus requires a subscription. Annual includes a 7-day free trial. Then Weekly ($3.99), Monthly ($8.99), or Annual ($49.99). 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 → Subscriptions. Terms: https://www.hardcorefocus.com/terms Privacy: https://www.hardcorefocus.com/privacy Support: https://www.hardcorefocus.com

Ratings & Reviews

5.0

out of 5

12 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 focus modes, timed sessions, and Pomodoro. • Invites now show the name of the contact you picked. • Focus sessions run more reliably in the background. • Ended sessions no longer show as active.

Version 3.2 5d ago

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Seller: Eric Kuhn
Size: 20.7 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 and 9 more

English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
Age Rating: 9+

9+

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Health or Wellness Topics
In-App Purchases: Yes

Hardcore Focus Pro Monthly $8.99

Hardcore Focus Pro Annual $49.99

Hardcore Focus Weekly $3.99

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