Focus Sensei: Goal Planner
AI Focus & App Blocker
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad
NEW: New onboarding flow and app guided tour, Distraction Blocking with Screen Time. Block chosen apps during focus sessions.
AI-POWERED EXECUTION ENGINE
Focus Sensei uses on-device intelligence to adapt to your habits, surface what matters most, and provide contextual guidance during and after focus sessions.
This isn’t generic automation. It’s personal, private, and built to help you follow through.
Sensei Tips
Receive gentle coaching messages during your session to help you refocus, push through distractions, and finish strong.
Personalized Quotes
Start each session with motivation tailored to your streaks, habits, and consistency.
Reflection Insights
After sessions, get AI-generated observations and practical suggestions to help you manage your time and stay consistent over the long term.
All AI features run entirely on-device, keep your data private, and can be enabled or disabled individually in Settings.
BUILT FOR STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WITH FULL LIVES
• One-tap focus sessions with a calm, distraction-free timer
• Planned breaks to prevent burnout during long study days
• Tasks and plans broken into manageable steps
• Simple organization with tags and flexible todos
• XP, streaks, badges, and daily goals that make progress visible
SEE HOW YOU USE YOUR TIME
Track total focus hours, study streaks, subjects and activities ranked by consistency, and a daily heat map that reveals when you focus best. Use your data to plan study time, balance responsibilities, and build routines that actually stick.
BUILT FOR APPLE. BUILT FOR PRIVACY.
Designed specifically for Apple platforms with smooth performance and thoughtful details. Your data stays in your iCloud account, is never sold or shared, and is processed on-device for AI features. No ads. Full accessibility support, including Dynamic Type and VoiceOver. Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets keep your next session one tap away.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
more This app help my save my math grade! I use it all the time and its such a lifesaver!!
This app help my save my math grade! I use it all the time and its such a lifesaver!!
Focus Sensei v1.7.5 – New onboarding and app guided tour. Pre-set color themes or make it your own. Distraction Blocking & Interactive Live Activity
This is our biggest focus upgrade yet.
NEW: Distraction Blocking (Screen Time Integration)
• Optionally block selected apps and categories during focus sessions
• Blocking pauses automatically during breaks
• Restrictions deactivate when a session ends
• Automatic cleanup if the app is terminated unexpectedly
NEW: Fully Interactive Live Activity
• Pause, resume, extend, break, or finish sessions directly from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island
• Overtime controls for staying in flow
• Post-break prompt with clear next-step options
• Session state persists across app termination
NEW: Elapsed Time Display
• See elapsed time alongside countdown
• Elapsed timer freezes correctly when paused
NEW: Up Next Card
• Intelligent surfacing of your most actionable plans
• Clear ranking signals like Overdue or Due Today
• Smart fallback to Quick To-Do
Plus stability improvements and performance refinements.
Thank you for focusing with us.
1.7.5 Mar 31
Focus Sensei v1.7.0 – Distraction Blocking & Interactive Live Activity
This is our biggest focus upgrade yet.
NEW: Distraction Blocking (Screen Time Integration)
• Optionally block selected apps and categories during focus sessions
• Blocking pauses automatically during breaks
• Restrictions deactivate when a session ends
• Automatic cleanup if the app is terminated unexpectedly
NEW: Fully Interactive Live Activity
• Pause, resume, extend, break, or finish sessions directly from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island
• Overtime controls for staying in flow
• Post-break prompt with clear next-step options
• Session state persists across app termination
NEW: Elapsed Time Display
• See elapsed time alongside countdown
• Elapsed timer freezes correctly when paused
NEW: Up Next Card
• Intelligent surfacing of your most actionable plans
• Clear ranking signals like Overdue or Due Today
• Smart fallback to Quick To-Do
Plus stability improvements and performance refinements.
Thank you for focusing with us.
1.7.0 Mar 10
FocusSensei 1.6.5
• Fixed an issue where extending your focus session during overtime could occasionally fail to start the timer correctly.
• 7‑Day Pro Trial – New users can explore all Pro features free for 7 days with no sign‑up. Try Plans & Steps, Attachments, iCloud Sync, and more from day one.
• Overtime Mode – Stay in the zone when your session ends. Overtime Mode keeps the timer running and counts up your extra focus time until you decide to wrap up.
• Attachments – Add images and PDFs directly to your Plans and Steps. Keep reference materials, screenshots, and documents organized and synced via iCloud.
• Bug Fixes & Improvements – Fixed step composer stale data issue; improved trial announcement flow for existing users; and various stability and performance improvements.
• General stability improvements.
1.6.5 Jan 20
FocusSensei 1.6.4
• 7‑Day Pro Trial – New users can explore all Pro features free for 7 days with no sign‑up. Try Plans & Steps, Attachments, iCloud Sync, and more from day one.
• Overtime Mode – Stay in the zone when your session ends. Overtime Mode keeps the timer running and counts up your extra focus time until you decide to wrap up.
• Attachments – Add images and PDFs directly to your Plans and Steps. Keep reference materials, screenshots, and documents organized and synced via iCloud.
• Bug Fixes & Improvements – Fixed step composer stale data issue; improved trial announcement flow for existing users; and various stability and performance improvements.
1.6.4 Jan 13
What's New in Version 1.6.3
• Overtime Mode – stay in the zone when your timer ends. The timer will keep counting so you can finish your thought, then choose to extend the session, take a break, or wrap up.
• Your extra effort now shines in your focus tracker dashboard. You get credit for every second of commitment to achieving your goals!
1.6.3 Jan 7
What's New in Version 1.6.1
Minor fixes and optimizations
What's New in Version 1.6.1
Minor UI optimizations and updates to improve the user experience
What's New in Version 1.6.0
Introducing AI-Powered Focus Coaching
Focus Sensei now harnesses Apple Intelligence to provide personalized support during your focus sessions:
• Sensei Tips — Receive encouraging coaching messages as you progress through your session. Your AI coach notices when you're doing well and offers gentle support when you need it.
• Personalized Quotes — Start each session with a motivational quote tailored to your current streak and focus patterns.
• Reflection Insights — After completing sessions, get AI-generated observations about your focus patterns and actionable suggestions to improve.
All AI features run entirely on-device using Apple Intelligence, keeping your data private. Available on supported devices running iOS 26 or later.
You can enable or disable each AI feature in Settings → AI Features.
Thanks for using Focus Sensei! Your feedback keeps us improving.
1.6.2 Jan 5
What's New in Version 1.6.1
Minor UI optimizations and updates to improve the user experience
What's New in Version 1.6.0
Introducing AI-Powered Focus Coaching
Focus Sensei now harnesses Apple Intelligence to provide personalized support during your focus sessions:
• Sensei Tips — Receive encouraging coaching messages as you progress through your session. Your AI coach notices when you're doing well and offers gentle support when you need it.
• Personalized Quotes — Start each session with a motivational quote tailored to your current streak and focus patterns.
• Reflection Insights — After completing sessions, get AI-generated observations about your focus patterns and actionable suggestions to improve.
All AI features run entirely on-device using Apple Intelligence, keeping your data private. Available on supported devices running iOS 26 or later.
You can enable or disable each AI feature in Settings → AI Features.
Thanks for using Focus Sensei! Your feedback keeps us improving.
1.6.1 Jan 2
What's New in Version 1.6.0
Introducing AI-Powered Focus Coaching
Focus Sensei now harnesses Apple Intelligence to provide personalized support during your focus sessions:
• Sensei Tips — Receive encouraging coaching messages as you progress through your session. Your AI coach notices when you're doing well and offers gentle support when you need it.
• Personalized Quotes — Start each session with a motivational quote tailored to your current streak and focus patterns.
• Reflection Insights — After completing sessions, get AI-generated observations about your focus patterns and actionable suggestions to improve.
All AI features run entirely on-device using Apple Intelligence, keeping your data private. Available on supported devices running iOS 26 or later.
You can enable or disable each AI feature in Settings → AI Features.
Thanks for using Focus Sensei! Your feedback keeps us improving.
1.6.0 12/18/2025
*** 1.5.11 ***
Minor bug fixes an stability improvements
*** 1.5.6 ***
Advertisement Supported Experience
Added building blocks to provide an ad supported experience that extends access to Pro features beyond the free trial.
Plans & Steps — A Better Way to Organize
Break down big goals into manageable steps. Tasks now support a full hierarchy: create a Plan, add Steps, and track progress as you complete each one. Quick To-Do capture lets you jot down tasks instantly, and they’ll auto-convert to Plans as you add more detail.
Refreshed Design
The entire experience has been polished with refined cards, smoother animations, and a cleaner layout. Filter tabs are now scrollable, inline editing makes quick changes effortless, and the Focus Dojo title dynamically reflects your session state.
Smarter Widgets
Widgets now stay in sync more reliably. Start a custom session or check today’s progress right from your Home Screen.
Stability & Performance
Improved date handling, smoother iCloud sync, and numerous under-the-hood updates make the app faster and more reliable.
Thanks for using Focus Sensei! Your feedback keeps us improving.
1.5.7 12/10/2025
Advertisement Supported Experience
Added building blocks to provide an ad supported experience that extends access to Pro features beyond the free trial.
Plans & Steps — A Better Way to Organize
Break down big goals into manageable steps. Tasks now support a full hierarchy: create a Plan, add Steps, and track progress as you complete each one. Quick To-Do capture lets you jot down tasks instantly, and they’ll auto-convert to Plans as you add more detail.
Refreshed Design
The entire experience has been polished with refined cards, smoother animations, and a cleaner layout. Filter tabs are now scrollable, inline editing makes quick changes effortless, and the Focus Dojo title dynamically reflects your session state.
Smarter Widgets
Widgets now stay in sync more reliably. Start a custom session or check today’s progress right from your Home Screen.
Stability & Performance
Improved date handling, smoother iCloud sync, and numerous under-the-hood updates make the app faster and more reliable.
Thanks for using Focus Sensei! Your feedback keeps us improving.
1.5.6 12/04/2025
Advertisement Supported Experience
Added building blocks to provide an ad supported experience that extends access to Pro features beyond the free trial.
Plans & Steps — A Better Way to Organize
Break down big goals into manageable steps. Tasks now support a full hierarchy: create a Plan, add Steps, and track progress as you complete each one. Quick To-Do capture lets you jot down tasks instantly, and they’ll auto-convert to Plans as you add more detail.
Refreshed Design
The entire experience has been polished with refined cards, smoother animations, and a cleaner layout. Filter tabs are now scrollable, inline editing makes quick changes effortless, and the Focus Dojo title dynamically reflects your session state.
Smarter Widgets
Widgets now stay in sync more reliably. Start a custom session or check today’s progress right from your Home Screen.
Stability & Performance
Improved date handling, smoother iCloud sync, and numerous under-the-hood updates make the app faster and more reliable.
Thanks for using Focus Sensei! Your feedback keeps us improving.
1.5.5 12/03/2025
Plans & Steps — A Better Way to Organize
Break down big goals into manageable steps. Tasks now support a full hierarchy: create a Plan, add Steps, and track progress as you complete each one. Quick To-Do capture lets you jot down tasks instantly, and they’ll auto-convert to Plans as you add more detail.
Refreshed Design
The entire experience has been polished with refined cards, smoother animations, and a cleaner layout. Filter tabs are now scrollable, inline editing makes quick changes effortless, and the Focus Dojo title dynamically reflects your session state.
Smarter Widgets
Widgets now stay in sync more reliably. Start a custom session or check today’s progress right from your Home Screen.
Stability & Performance
Improved date handling, smoother iCloud sync, and numerous under-the-hood updates make the app faster and more reliable.
Thanks for using Focus Sensei! Your feedback keeps us improving.
1.5.01 11/27/2025
Plans & Steps — A Better Way to Organize!
Break down big goals into manageable steps. Tasks now support a full hierarchy: create a Plan, add Steps, and track progress as you complete each one. Quick To-Do capture lets you jot down tasks instantly, and they'll auto-convert to Plans as you add more detail.
Refreshed Design
We've polished the entire experience with refined cards, smoother animations, and a cleaner layout. Filter tabs are now scrollable, inline editing makes quick changes effortless, and the Focus Dojo title dynamically reflects your session state.
Smarter Widgets
Widgets now stay in sync better than ever. Start a custom session or check today's progress right from your Home Screen.
Stability & Performance
Faster date handling, smoother iCloud sync, and numerous under-the-hood improvements for a more reliable experience.
Thanks for using FocusSensei! Your feedback keeps us improving.
1.5 11/26/2025
What’s New
• Introducing FocusSensei Pro — with a free trial. Unlock iCloud Sync across devices, Progress insights & trends, and handy maintenance tools. Family Sharing supported. Manage or restore anytime from Settings.
• Polished purchase flow. Clear “X-day free trial, then price/period” with local currency, “Most popular” yearly plan with savings vs. monthly, and buttons that stay disabled until pricing finishes loading. Transparent subscription terms with links to our Terms and Privacy.
• iCloud Sync improvements. Onboarding and Settings now explain requirements and include a quick help sheet. Pro is required to enable Sync, and you can toggle it any time.
• Stability & performance improvements.
Thanks for using FocusSensei! Your feedback helps us keep improving.
1.3 10/01/2025
- End sessions early and keep partial progress — with a quick reflection.
- Sync your focus data with iCloud (optional).
- Smarter reliability: auto‑finalizes sessions after relaunch and improves notifications/Live Activities.
- Dark Mode polish and accessibility: new high‑contrast option, refined cards/buttons, separate Dark Mode accent.
- Better tagging and tasks: unified tag picker and duplicate cleanup.
1.2 09/25/2025
- Official iPad support in addition to iPhone.
- iCloud sync across your devices is here! chose from having separate task lists on each device or synch across all of them.
- Improved onboarding experience
- Improvements to Tags management
- Improved performance and memory eficiency
- Under the hood improvements in preparation for upcoming features
- Stability enhancements and squashed a few bugs!
1.1.0 09/16/2025
Focus Sensei v1.7.5 – New onboarding and app guided tour. Pre-set color themes or make it your own. Distraction Blocking & Interactive Live Activity
This is our biggest focus upgrade yet.
NEW: Distraction Blocking (Screen Time Integration)
• Optionally block selected apps and categories during focus sessions
• Blocking pauses automatically during breaks
• Restrictions deactivate when a session ends
• Automatic cleanup if the app is terminated unexpectedly
NEW: Fully Interactive Live Activity
• Pause, resume, extend, break, or finish sessions directly from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island
• Overtime controls for staying in flow
• Post-break prompt with clear next-step options
• Session state persists across app termination
NEW: Elapsed Time Display
• See elapsed time alongside countdown
• Elapsed timer freezes correctly when paused
NEW: Up Next Card
• Intelligent surfacing of your most actionable plans
• Clear ranking signals like Overdue or Due Today
• Smart fallback to Quick To-Do
Plus stability improvements and performance refinements.
Thank you for focusing with us.
more Version 1.7.5 Mar 31
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