Focus Friend vs HARDER

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Focus Friend compared with HARDER
Detail	Focus Friend	HARDER
What it does	The cozy focus timer with a cute bean companion that helps you stay focused	Challenges with photo proof, pre-written steps and a built-in comeback
Stage	Not given	Startup
Founded	Not given	2026
Based in	US	PL
Pricing model	Freemium	Freemium
Pricing	Free to download with optional in-app purchases for premium bean skins and a subscription for extra features like earning scarves	Free plan includes 5 personal challenges per month, 5 private challenges per month, 1 public challenge per month, 1 public with approval challenge per month, and 1 extra space. Premium plan costs $7.99 per month (or annual pricing available) and includes unlimited personal, private, and public chall
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	Pre-written daily steps for every challenge Photo, text, or Apple Health proof verification Automatic comeback system after missed days 200+ ready-made challenges across multiple categories Personal, private, or public challenge visibility Offline functionality with sync Space profiles and social community
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	Pre-written daily steps eliminate decision fatigue and executive function burden Missing a day doesn't reset progress—you pick up where you stopped Proof-based accountability that creates genuine evidence, not just checkboxes Automatic health data verification eliminates manual proof entry Join anytime without waiting for a challenge start date
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	8 no change since last check	4 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	16	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	19	0
Referring domains (Majestic)	39	0

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