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Focus Friend vs PeakFlow

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Focus Friend compared with PeakFlow
DetailFocus Friend logo Focus FriendPeakFlow logo PeakFlow
What it doesThe cozy focus timer with a cute bean companion that helps you stay focused Five productivity tools for Mac and Windows with a free 30-day trial
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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 Free 30-day trial of all five tools. Pro US$2.99/month (billed monthly, cancel anytime). One tool US$9.99 once. All five tools US$29.99 once. Dictation top-ups from US$5 (over 100,000 words for US$5, over 200,000 words for US$10, over 400,000 words for US$20). Launcher and Guarana are free for every
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
  • Works across multiple monitors and supports macOS 13+ and Windows 10 and 11
  • No telemetry in the app and local processing of focus detection frames
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
  • AI dictation that removes filler words and adds punctuation automatically
  • Focus detection processes frames locally on your computer with no video storage or transmission
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 no change since last check9 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)164
Citation Flow (Majestic)1918
Referring domains (Majestic)3912

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