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Focus Friend vs Folio Refresh

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Focus Friend compared with Folio Refresh
DetailFocus Friend logo Focus FriendFolio Refresh logo Folio Refresh
What it doesThe cozy focus timer with a cute bean companion that helps you stay focused Duplicate photos, found and cleared safely, on a Mac
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Based inUS IE
Pricing modelFreemium Free trial
PricingFree to download with optional in-app purchases for premium bean skins and a subscription for extra features like earning scarves Free to try: scan, review and clean your first 100 photos. After that $14.99 once, no subscription.
Key features
  • Live Activity Timer - See your bean's progress even when your phone is locked
  • Deep Focus Mode - Lock distracting apps during focus sessions with iOS Screen Time integration
  • Pomodoro Breaks - Take productive breaks between focus sessions
  • Bean Customization - Choose from Coffee Bean, Edamame Bean, Pinto Bean, or Hank and John Green Beans
  • Room Decoration - Earn socks and scarves to buy furniture and decorations
  • ADHD-Friendly Design - Simple navigation and visual feedback optimized for attention challenges
  • Cozy Soundtrack - Custom funky music that plays while your bean works
  • No Data Collection - Completely privacy-friendly with no personal information tracking
  • Finds identical copies, even renamed ones
  • Detects edited and cropped versions
  • Organizes burst photos by best frame
  • Suggests best photo and explains why
  • Safe deletion with undo capability
  • Converts videos to HEVC and photos to HEIC
  • Scans multiple storage locations simultaneously
  • Touch-screen Mac support
  • On-device processing with no uploads
What makes it different
  • Positive emotional motivation instead of guilt or shame-based approaches
  • Flexible blocking that allows calls and alarms during focus sessions
  • No ads and completely privacy-first with fair artist compensation
  • Named #1 App in America and Google Play's App of the Year
  • Works with catalogs like Lightroom Classic and Capture One, not just folders
  • Finds edited and cropped versions that byte-for-byte finders miss
  • Free for first 100 photos, then one-time payment with no subscription
  • Everything stays on your Mac with no account or tracking
  • All actions can be undone at any time
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 no change since last check18 −4 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)162
Citation Flow (Majestic)1916
Referring domains (Majestic)395

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