Start Tasks & Focus: FocusSam
Break Tasks Down. Start Now.
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Stuck on a task? FocusSam breaks it into tiny steps so you can finally start. No planners, no lists — just AI-powered nudges that beat procrastination in seconds.
Stop procrastinating. Start doing.
FocusSam is the AI focus coach that helps you actually start the tasks you've been avoiding. Whether you struggle with ADHD task paralysis, overwhelm, or just can't get going — FocusSam breaks any task into the smallest possible next step so you can take action right now.
BUILT FOR BRAINS THAT GET STUCK
You know what you need to do. You want to do it. But you still can't start. FocusSam is designed for exactly this moment. No planners. No to-do lists. Just one tiny action to get you moving.
HOW IT WORKS
Tell the app what you're avoiding
Select what's blocking you — too big, overwhelmed, avoiding it
AI instantly breaks it into small, doable steps
Enter Focus Mode and work through one step at a time
No complex setup. No project boards. Just momentum.
AI-POWERED TASK BREAKDOWN
Our AI analyzes your task and your specific blocker, then generates a personalized micro-step plan. Stuck on "update my resume"? Your first step might be: "Open the document." That's the friction-free starting point that works.
VIRTUAL BODY DOUBLING
Focus sessions work like digital body doubling. Your AI companion keeps you present, accountable, and on-task — like a coworking buddy who nudges you forward when you're stuck.
MOTIVATION WHEN YOU NEED IT
Feeling paralyzed mid-task? Tap "I'm stuck" and get instant encouragement to keep going. A coach who understands procrastination and overwhelm.
FOCUS MODE — ONE STEP AT A TIME
No dashboards. No endless lists. Just your current step and clear actions: Done, or Stuck. Designed to reduce decision fatigue and keep you in flow.
PERFECT FOR:
ADHD focus and task initiation
Executive dysfunction
Procrastination and avoidance cycles
Overwhelm and decision paralysis
Students who can't start studying
Anyone who needs a nudge to get started
FREE:
1 AI task breakdown
Focus mode sessions
Motivation when stuck
PRO — UP TO 5 TASKS PER DAY:
5 AI task breakdowns daily
Full task history and progress tracking
Priority support
FocusSam isn't a task manager, habit tracker, or pomodoro timer. It does one thing: helps you go from stuck to started. One tiny step at a time.
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Fixed minor bug
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Information
- Seller
- Joel Hyman
- Size
- 63.7 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.4 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.4 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- FocusSam Pro (Yearly) $44.99
- FocusSam Pro (Weekly) $1.99
- FocusSam Pro (Monthly) $4.99
- Copyright
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