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Focus Friend vs TimeLoop

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Focus Friend compared with TimeLoop
DetailFocus Friend logo Focus FriendTimeLoop logo TimeLoop
What it doesThe cozy focus timer with a cute bean companion that helps you stay focused Your day, figured out.
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inUS DE
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree to download with optional in-app purchases for premium bean skins and a subscription for extra features like earning scarves Free to plan by hand. TimeLoop Pro: €4.99 per month or €29.99 per year. In the United States, $3.99 per month or $24.99 per year. Yearly plan on App Store and app.trytimeloop.com includes free week for new subscribers.
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
  • Voice and text planning: say or type what you need to do and AI turns it into scheduled tasks
  • Automatic replanning when running late with one tap
  • Two-way sync with Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, Outlook and iCloud Reminders
  • Errands on the way: optimizes order of stops and calculates when to leave
  • Shared lists and circles for planning with family and colleagues
  • Weather forecasts at each event's location
  • Calculate leave times with route information and travel duration
  • Goals scheduled three times a week on available time slots
  • Lighter day feature suggests moving tasks when today is overloaded
  • Available on iPhone, Android, Mac and web browser
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
  • Plans your day by understanding natural language, not by filling forms
  • Replans entire day intelligently when you run late instead of requiring manual rescheduling
  • Integrates planning with actual calendar apps so your plan appears in Calendar automatically
  • Factors in travel time and routes when scheduling, not just event duration
  • Free core planning with premium features for AI automation and extra capabilities
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 check14 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)165
Citation Flow (Majestic)1921
Referring domains (Majestic)3915

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