Focus – Deep Work Timer
Time Management with Pomodoro
Only for Mac
Free · In-App Purchases
Join hundreds of thousands of happy users who stay focused and productive with Focus – a beautifully simple yet powerful Pomodoro productivity timer for all your Apple devices.
Focus helps you actually get your work done by breaking it into Focus Sessions – short, structured intervals that keep you focused and on track. This proven technique boosts concentration, reduces stress, and keeps you motivated throughout the day. Regular breaks help you recharge, so you can stay sharp and avoid burnout.
Give it a try: Just add your tasks, start your timer, and make steady progress – one session at a time!
“[…] a tool that can genuinely make people more productive" – MacStories.net
“[…] a must-have for anyone who finds themselves easily getting distracted or forgetting to take occasional breaks." – iDownloadBlog.com
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FEATURES
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FOCUS TIMER
Focus comes with a fully customizable productivity timer that supports you in working efficiently. Focus for 25 minutes, then get reminded to take a short break to relax your mind. After four sessions, take a longer, 15 to 20 minute break. This method maximizes energy, stimulates creativity, and promotes a sense of achievement.
TO-DO LISTS
Create unlimited tasks and track your time on each task. By working on one task at a time, you reduce distractions and can put all your attention toward completing your goals. That way you’ll be perfectly organized on your path to success.
IN-DEPTH STATISTICS
Check in with your progress! Focus keeps track of your focused time and offers in-depth and motivating statistics. See your daily, weekly and monthly activity, discover productivity patterns and build a habit of concentration – with daily goals and focus trends.
FOCUS EVERYWHERE
Sync Focus across your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and Mac for a seamless experience. With built-in iCloud sync, your sessions and tasks are always up to date, where and when you need them!
WIDGETS
Start your Focus timer right from your Lock Screen, Home Screen, or Control Center. Widgets make it easy to see your most important info at a glance, while Live Activities show your session’s progress in real time, so you’re always in the loop and never miss a break.
FOCUS ON APPLE WATCH
Using Focus on your wrist is a natural fit. The independent Apple Watch app is made for easy and lightweight interactions letting you control sessions and track your progress throughout the day.
CLEAN DESIGN
The name says it all: Focus draws your attention to the most important things. It’s designed to be unobtrusive, accessible and easy-to-use. You’ll intuitively master its collection of features in no time.
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SUBSCRIPTION PRICING - ALL PLATFORMS, ONE PRICE
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Focus requires a subscription that unlocks all features on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and Mac.
Subscriptions can be shared with Family Sharing.
$39.99/ year (USD)
$4.99/ month (USD)
TRY IT FOR FREE
Try everything free for 7 days with the yearly plan. If you cancel before the end of the trial, you can still access the app for 7 days, but you will not be charged for the subscription.
SUBSCRIPTION TERMS
Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase or after the free trial period if offered.
Your subscription will automatically renew unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by navigating to your account settings in the App Store after purchase.
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CONTACT
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more A more powerful, more polished Focus.
NEW LEARNING SECTION
A brand-new Learning section brings short, friendly guides on focus, breaks, and time tracking right into the app — adjust key settings live as you read, synced across all your devices.
REDESIGNED SETTINGS
Settings is redesigned from the ground up, with refreshed controls and new options to tune your sessions, notifications, and appearance exactly how you like.
FASTER AND MORE RELIABLE
Our biggest foundation update yet: we rebuilt Focus on a modern Swift 6 codebase, so it's faster, smoother, and more reliable on the latest devices.
If you have any questions or feedback, please get in touch with us: hello@meaningful-things.com
Thanks for doing your best work with us!
Kerstin & Jan
2026.2.1 5 Jul
A more powerful, more polished Focus.
NEW LEARNING SECTION
A brand-new Learning section brings short, friendly guides on focus, breaks, and time tracking right into the app — adjust key settings live as you read, synced across all your devices.
REDESIGNED SETTINGS
Settings is redesigned from the ground up, with refreshed controls and new options to tune your sessions, notifications, and appearance exactly how you like.
FASTER AND MORE RELIABLE
Our biggest foundation update yet: we rebuilt Focus on a modern Swift 6 codebase, so it's faster, smoother, and more reliable on the latest devices.
If you have any questions or feedback, please get in touch with us: hello@meaningful-things.com
Thanks for doing your best work with us!
Kerstin & Jan
2026.2 30 Jun
Stay focused and productive – and discover a new, fresh design for the Mac!
This update includes:
- A design refresh with a modern look and feel on Mac
- Updated app icon
- New onboarding experience
- A full set of new accessibility features
As always, if you have any feedback, suggestions, or questions, please reach out to us at support@meaningful-things.com – we’d love to hear from you!
And if you like our work and want to support us, please consider leaving a review in the App Store. Thank you!
2026.1.1 3 Mar
Stay focused and productive – and discover a new, fresh design for the Mac!
This update includes:
- A design refresh with a modern look and feel on Mac
- Updated app icon
- New onboarding experience
- A full set of new accessibility features
As always, if you have any feedback, suggestions, or questions, please reach out to us at support@meaningful-things.com – we’d love to hear from you!
And if you like our work and want to support us, please consider leaving a review in the App Store. Thank you!
2026.1 2 Feb
NEW: Share your Focus stats with friends!
Stay focused, track your focus time, and celebrate your progress! You can now share your Focus statistics with friends or colleagues to stay motivated together.
In Activity, tap Share and choose which achievement you’d like to share:
* Today’s Focus stats
* Daily session goal reached
* Last month’s progress
Celebrating your success can help you stay motivated and build a lasting habit of focus.
We hope you enjoy Focus and these improvements. If you have any feedback or suggestions, feel free to reach out to us at support@meaningful-things.com – we’d love to hear from you!
And if you enjoy our work and want to support us, we’d be so happy if you could take a moment to leave a review on the App Store. Thank you!
2025.3 14/08/2025
This update brings iCloud performance improvements.
If you have any feedback or questions, please get in touch with us at
support@meaningufl-things.com
We’re happy to hear from you!
2025.2.4 18/07/2025
We’ve fixed a few issues to make sure Focus keeps running smoothly for you. Thanks for your helpful feedback!
If you have any questions, suggestions, or other feedback, feel free to reach out to us at support@meaningful-things.com.
We’re always happy to hear from you!
2025.2.3 01/07/2025
NEW: All-New Productivity Statistics for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro!
This update brings a complete redesign of productivity stats in Focus: a fresh look, richer data, and a fully customizable layout.
What’s new:
* Redesigned UI: Clean, modern design with an all-new layout and improved navigation.
* New Data Views: Bar charts, pie charts, and calendar views help visualize your deep work. Dive deep into detailed stats by day, week, month, and year.
* Task Statistics: Get detailed insights into time spent on each task.
* Customizable Layout: Edit the activity to make it truly your own! Choose and arrange the stats that matter most to you.
Available on all Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro – with glanceable Activity stats on Apple Watch.
We hope you’ll like these major improvements to the Activity and love to hear your feedback!
You can always reach out to us at support@meaningful-things.com and share your suggestions, get support or send us questions about Focus.
And if you enjoy our work and want to support us, we’d be super happy if you’d take a moment to leave a review on the App Store. Thank you!
2025.2.2 13/06/2025
NEW: All-New Productivity Statistics for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro!
This update brings a complete redesign of productivity stats in Focus: a fresh look, richer data, and a fully customizable layout.
What’s new:
* Redesigned UI: Clean, modern design with an all-new layout and improved navigation.
* New Data Views: Bar charts, pie charts, and calendar views help visualize your deep work. Dive deep into detailed stats by day, week, month, and year.
* Task Statistics: Get detailed insights into time spent on each task.
* Customizable Layout: Edit the activity to make it truly your own! Choose and arrange the stats that matter most to you.
Available on all Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro – with glanceable Activity stats on Apple Watch.
We hope you’ll like these major improvements to the Activity and love to hear your feedback!
You can always reach out to us at support@meaningful-things.com and share your suggestions, get support or send us questions about Focus.
And if you enjoy our work and want to support us, we’d be super happy if you’d take a moment to leave a review on the App Store. Thank you!
2025.2.1 30/05/2025
NEW: All-New Productivity Statistics for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro!
This update brings a complete redesign of productivity stats in Focus: a fresh look, richer data, and a fully customizable layout.
What’s new:
* Redesigned UI: Clean, modern design with an all-new layout and improved navigation.
* New Data Views: Bar charts, pie charts, and calendar views help visualize your deep work. Dive deep into detailed stats by day, week, month, and year.
* Task Statistics: Get detailed insights into time spent on each task.
* Customizable Layout: Edit the activity to make it truly your own! Choose and arrange the stats that matter most to you.
Available on all Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro – with glanceable Activity stats on Apple Watch.
We hope you’ll like these major improvements to the Activity and love to hear your feedback!
You can always reach out to us at support@meaningful-things.com and share your suggestions, get support or send us questions about Focus.
And if you enjoy our work and want to support us, we’d be super happy if you’d take a moment to leave a review on the App Store. Thank you!
2025.2 26/05/2025
NEW: Major Update for Focus for Apple Watch
Focus on Apple Watch brings your Pomodoro timer to your wrist. Control your session with a tap, track your Focus progress with Live Activities and complications, and step outside to make the most out of your breaks – a notification will remind you when it’s time to get back to work. Now with even faster iCloud sync and performance!
These are the details:
- Enhanced Live Activities on Apple Watch
- Significantly improved iCloud sync and performance
- Super-fast loading on a fresh install
Plus, a set of improvements for Mac and iOS and a fix for users running macOS Ventura.
For feedback and questions, please reach out to us at support@meaningful-things.com
We love hearing from you!
And if you enjoy our work and want to support us, we’d be super happy if you’d take a moment to leave a review on the App Store. Thank you!
2025.1.4 19/03/2025
NEW: Major Update for Focus for Apple Watch
Focus on Apple Watch brings your Pomodoro timer to your wrist. Control your session with a tap, track your Focus progress with Live Activities and complications, and step outside to make the most out of your breaks – a notification will remind you when it’s time to get back to work. Now with even faster iCloud sync and performance!
These are the details:
- Enhanced Live Activities on Apple Watch
- Significantly improved iCloud sync and performance
- Super-fast loading on a fresh install
Plus, a set of improvements for Mac and iOS and a fix for users running macOS Ventura.
For feedback and questions, please reach out to us at support@meaningful-things.com
We love hearing from you!
And if you enjoy our work and want to support us, we’d be super happy if you’d take a moment to leave a review on the App Store. Thank you!
2025.1.3 25/02/2025
NEW: Major Update for Focus for Apple Watch
Focus on Apple Watch brings your Pomodoro timer to your wrist. Control your session with a tap, track your Focus progress with Live Activities and complications, and step outside to make the most out of your breaks – a notification will remind you when it’s time to get back to work. Now with even faster iCloud sync and performance!
These are the details:
- Enhanced Live Activities on Apple Watch
- Significantly improved iCloud sync and performance
- Super-fast loading on a fresh install
Plus, a set of improvements for Mac and iOS.
For feedback and questions, please reach out to us at support@meaningful-things.com
We love hearing from you!
And if you enjoy our work and want to support us, we’d be super happy if you’d take a moment to leave a review on the App Store. Thank you!
2025.1.2 05/02/2025
NEW: Apple Intelligence and the new Siri
This is our first major update for 2025 preparing Focus for Apple Intelligence and the new Siri.
- New Spotlight search
- Enhanced App Shortcuts
- New and improved Siri integration
Additionally, we’ve enhanced iCloud sync, resolved several smaller bugs and UI glitches that you’ve reported, and improved overall stability and performance. Our goal is to provide you with a modern app that works seamlessly across all your devices.
Thank you so much for your helpful feedback and kind words!
Last, if you enjoy our work and want to support us, we’d be super happy if you’d take a moment to leave a review on the App Store. Thanks!
2025.1.1 24/01/2025
NEW: Apple Intelligence and the new Siri
Happy New Year!
This is our first major update for 2025 preparing Focus for Apple Intelligence and the new Siri.
- New Spotlight search
- Enhanced App Shortcuts
- New and improved Siri integration
Additionally, we’ve enhanced iCloud sync, resolved several smaller bugs and UI glitches that you’ve reported, and improved overall stability and performance. Our goal is to provide you with a modern app that works seamlessly across all your devices.
Thank you so much for your helpful feedback and kind words! We hope 2025 will be a wonderful and productive year for you.
Last, if you enjoy our work and want to support us, we’d be super happy if you’d take a moment to leave a review on the App Store. Thanks!
2025.1 08/01/2025
This update brings a set of smaller enhancements
and performance improvements.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please get in touch with us at support@meaningful-things.com.
2024.5.10 15/12/2024
This update brings a set of smaller enhancements
and performance improvements.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please get in touch with us at support@meaningful-things.com.
2024.5.8 27/11/2024
This update brings a set of smaller enhancements
and performance improvements.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please get in touch with us at support@meaningful-things.com.
2024.5.7 24/11/2024
This update brings a set of smaller enhancements
and performance improvements.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please get in touch with us at support@meaningful-things.com.
We’re happy to hear from you!
2024.5.6 29/10/2024
NEW Focus is updated for macOS Sequoia
Redesigned Menu Bar App
A new look and added functionalities for Focus in the Menu Bar. With Focus in the Menu bar, you can quickly access your timer without the need to open the main app.
Enhanced App Shortcuts
Focus comes with an extensive library of App Shortcuts that we’ve updated for macOS Sequoia and iOS 18. You can now do even more with new Shortcuts and App Intents.
New Option: Block Your Screen During Breaks
Take real breaks by disconnecting from your screen.
Discover the new features for Focus for iOS 18 and watchOS 11:
- Control Center Widgets
- App Icon Customization
- Live Activities and Interactive Widgets on Apple Watch
- Double Tap to start a Session on Apple Watch
We hope you’ll enjoy trying out the new features! As always, if you have any feedback, suggestions, or questions, please reach out to us at support@meaningful-things.com – we’d love to hear from you!
And if you like our work and want to support us, please consider leaving a review in the App Store. Thank you!
2024.5.5 07/10/2024
NEW Focus is updated for macOS Sequoia
Redesigned Menu Bar App
A new look and added functionalities for Focus in the Menu Bar. With Focus in the Menu bar, you can quickly access your timer without the need to open the main app.
Enhanced App Shortcuts
Focus comes with an extensive library of App Shortcuts that we’ve updated for macOS Sequoia and iOS 18. You can now do even more with new Shortcuts and App Intents.
New Option: Block Your Screen During Breaks
Take real breaks by disconnecting from your screen.
Discover the new features for Focus for iOS 18:
- Control Center Widgets
Easily start your Focus session from Control Center with our Control Center Widgets, and even toggle your Focus timer on the Lock Screen or with the Action Button! You can also use the Control Center Widgets to quickly create a new task in Focus, or skip, reset or extend your Focus session directly from Control Center.
- App Icon Customization
Explore our new set of alternative app icons for Focus! All app icon variants adapt seamlessly to the new tinted and dark appearances introduced in iOS 18.
Discover the new features for Focus for Apple Watch:
- Live Activities on Apple Watch
- Interactive Widgets in Smart Stack
- Double Tap to start a Session
We hope you’ll enjoy trying out the new features! As always, if you have any feedback, suggestions, or questions, please reach out to us at support@meaningful-things.com – we’d love to hear from you!
And if you like our work and want to support us, please consider leaving a review in the App Store. Thank you!
2024.5.4 07/10/2024
NEW Focus is updated for macOS Sequoia
Redesigned Menu Bar App
A new look and added functionalities for Focus in the Menu Bar. With Focus in the Menu bar, you can quickly access your timer without the need to open the main app.
Enhanced App Shortcuts
Focus comes with an extensive library of App Shortcuts that we’ve updated for macOS Sequoia and iOS 18. You can now do even more with new Shortcuts and App Intents.
New Option: Block Your Screen During Breaks
Take real breaks by disconnecting from your screen.
Discover the new features for Focus for iOS 18:
- Control Center Widgets
Easily start your Focus session from Control Center with our Control Center Widgets, and even toggle your Focus timer on the Lock Screen or with the Action Button! You can also use the Control Center Widgets to quickly create a new task in Focus, or skip, reset or extend your Focus session directly from Control Center.
- App Icon Customization
Explore our new set of alternative app icons for Focus! All app icon variants adapt seamlessly to the new tinted and dark appearances introduced in iOS 18.
Discover the new features for Focus for Apple Watch:
- Live Activities on Apple Watch
- Interactive Widgets in Smart Stack
- Double Tap to start a Session
We hope you’ll enjoy trying out the new features! As always, if you have any feedback, suggestions, or questions, please reach out to us at support@meaningful-things.com – we’d love to hear from you!
And if you like our work and want to support us, please consider leaving a review in the App Store. Thank you!
2024.5.3 30/09/2024
NEW Focus is updated for macOS Sequoia
Here are the details:
Enhanced App Shortcuts
Focus comes with an extensive library of App Shortcuts that we’ve updated for macOS Sequoia and iOS 18. You can now do even more with new Shortcuts and App Intents.
Discover the new features for Focus for iOS 18:
- Control Center Widgets:
Easily start your Focus session from Control Center with our Control Center Widgets, and even toggle your Focus timer on the Lock Screen or with the Action Button! You can also use the Control Center Widgets to quickly create a new task in Focus, or skip, reset or extend your Focus session directly from Control Center.
- App Icon Customization
: Explore our new set of alternative app icons for Focus! All app icon variants adapt seamlessly to the new tinted and dark appearances introduced in iOS 18.
Discover the new features for Focus for Apple Watch:
- Live Activities on Apple Watch
- Interactive Widgets in Smart Stack
- Double Tap to start a Session
We hope you’ll enjoy trying out the new features! As always, if you have any feedback, suggestions, or questions, please reach out to us at support@meaningful-things.com – we’d love to hear from you!
And if you like our work and want to support us, please consider leaving a review in the App Store. Thank you!
2024.5.2 24/09/2024
NEW Focus is updated for macOS Sequoia
Here are the details:
Enhanced App Shortcuts
Focus comes with an extensive library of App Shortcuts that we’ve updated for macOS Sequoia and iOS 18. You can now do even more with new Shortcuts and App Intents.
Discover the new features for Focus for iOS 18:
- Control Center Widgets:
Easily start your Focus session from Control Center with our Control Center Widgets, and even toggle your Focus timer on the Lock Screen or with the Action Button! You can also use the Control Center Widgets to quickly create a new task in Focus, or skip, reset or extend your Focus session directly from Control Center.
- App Icon Customization
: Explore our new set of alternative app icons for Focus! All app icon variants adapt seamlessly to the new tinted and dark appearances introduced in iOS 18.
Discover the new features for Focus for Apple Watch:
- Live Activities on Apple Watch
- Interactive Widgets in Smart Stack
- Double Tap to start a Session
We hope you’ll enjoy trying out the new features! As always, if you have any feedback, suggestions, or questions, please reach out to us at support@meaningful-things.com – we’d love to hear from you!
And if you like our work and want to support us, please consider leaving a review in the App Store. Thank you!
2024.5.1 20/09/2024
NEW Focus is updated for macOS Sequoia
Here are the details:
Enhanced App Shortcuts
Focus comes with an extensive library of App Shortcuts that we’ve updated for macOS Sequoia and iOS 18. You can now do even more with new Shortcuts and App Intents.
Discover the new features for Focus for iOS 18:
- Control Center Widgets:
Easily start your Focus session from Control Center with our Control Center Widgets, and even toggle your Focus timer on the Lock Screen or with the Action Button! You can also use the Control Center Widgets to quickly create a new task in Focus, or skip, reset or extend your Focus session directly from Control Center.
- App Icon Customization
: Explore our new set of alternative app icons for Focus! All app icon variants adapt seamlessly to the new tinted and dark appearances introduced in iOS 18.
Discover the new features for Focus for Apple Watch:
- Live Activities on Apple Watch
- Interactive Widgets in Smart Stack
- Double Tap to start a Session
We hope you’ll enjoy trying out the new features! As always, if you have any feedback, suggestions, or questions, please reach out to us at support@meaningful-things.com – we’d love to hear from you!
And if you like our work and want to support us, please consider leaving a review in the App Store. Thank you!
2024.5 16/09/2024
A more powerful, more polished Focus.
NEW LEARNING SECTION
A brand-new Learning section brings short, friendly guides on focus, breaks, and time tracking right into the app — adjust key settings live as you read, synced across all your devices.
REDESIGNED SETTINGS
Settings is redesigned from the ground up, with refreshed controls and new options to tune your sessions, notifications, and appearance exactly how you like.
FASTER AND MORE RELIABLE
Our biggest foundation update yet: we rebuilt Focus on a modern Swift 6 codebase, so it's faster, smoother, and more reliable on the latest devices.
If you have any questions or feedback, please get in touch with us: hello@meaningful-things.com
Thanks for doing your best work with us!
Kerstin & Jan
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