Focus Friend vs Linger

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Focus Friend compared with Linger
Detail	Focus Friend	Linger
What it does	The cozy focus timer with a cute bean companion that helps you stay focused	A private, local-first image organizer for design references
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	US	Not given
Pricing model	Freemium	Paid
Pricing	Free to download with optional in-app purchases for premium bean skins and a subscription for extra features like earning scarves	Personal $39 USD one-time for 1 person on 2 Macs with Linger 0.x and 1.x updates included; Lifetime $79 USD one-time for 1 person on 4 Macs with all future major upgrades included. 14-day full trial available with no card required.
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	Add personal notes and tags to each reference Multiple view modes: grid, stack and focus views Text search across titles, notes and tags Canvas feature to arrange references side by side Collections and saved searches Local library with no cloud sync required Optional AI for text extraction and descriptions Chrome extension for easy capture No item count limits
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	Private local-first library that keeps your data on your device with zero cloud dependency One-time purchase with permanent access, no monthly subscriptions Canvas tool to explore visual and conceptual relationships between references
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	Not checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	16	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	19	13
Referring domains (Majestic)	39	1

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