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Focus Friend vs Many Displays

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Focus Friend compared with Many Displays
DetailFocus Friend logo Focus FriendMany Displays logo Many Displays
What it doesThe cozy focus timer with a cute bean companion that helps you stay focused Mac windows back in place after sleep or unlock, automatically and instantly
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree to download with optional in-app purchases for premium bean skins and a subscription for extra features like earning scarves $19 USD one-time payment for one person on up to 3 Macs. Includes one year of updates; last version of that year works forever. Free 14-day trial.
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
  • Automatic window restoration after wake, unlock, login or monitor reconnection
  • Distinguishes identical monitors by system UUID and physical port
  • Fast restore without app communication, around 20ms for hundreds of windows
  • Restores display arrangement including resolution, refresh rate, rotation and HDR
  • Restores windows across all virtual desktops (Spaces)
  • Visual feedback with soft blur and countdown during restore
  • No setup required, learns layout automatically while you work
  • Private by design with no network access or analytics
  • Goes idle with no external displays connected
  • Distinguishes layouts per display combination
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 reliably with identical monitors that macOS cannot distinguish by standard means
  • Fast and never hangs because it reads the window server directly instead of querying each application
  • Open source code published under Functional Source License with MIT conversion after two years
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 no change since last check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1613
Citation Flow (Majestic)1923
Referring domains (Majestic)3913

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