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Focusd vs CallFirst

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Focusd compared with CallFirst
DetailFocusd logo FocusdCallFirst logo CallFirst
What it doesA focus companion for your Mac that notices task drift and helps you return to your work Screen time app that unlocks social media after a real phone call with someone you love
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inBR GB
Pricing modelFree trial Freemium
Pricing14-day free trial. An annual plan is planned; final prices will be announced at launch. Free tier with one contact and daily unlock; paid tiers available with pricing varying by region and currency (from GBP 0 to GBP 59.99). Annual subscriptions and one-time purchases available.
Key features
  • Set work intentions with tasks or projects
  • Screen drift detection using Apple Intelligence
  • Gentle nudge reminders when attention drifts
  • Session history and insights on workday patterns
  • Menu bar quick access and pause controls
  • Context-aware analysis recognizing research and tools
  • Todoist integration to import projects and tasks
  • On-device processing with no cloud analysis
  • Optional browser control for Safari, Chrome, Arc, Brave and Edge
  • Blocks Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Threads, Facebook and Snapchat until 60-second phone call
  • On-device call verification without access to call logs or audio
  • Customizable blocking schedule with one-tap activation
  • Supports both regular phone calls and WhatsApp calls
  • Multiple contacts and named groups on Pro tier
  • Privacy-first design with no contact data synced to servers
  • Daily unlock system resetting each day
  • Free tier with one contact and one daily unlock
What makes it different
  • Uses on-device Apple Intelligence instead of blocking websites or apps
  • All processing happens locally on your Mac with no screenshots uploaded
  • Learns from your corrections to improve context understanding
  • Gentle nudges instead of blocking or alarms
  • Analyzes focus patterns across weeks to show when you focus best
  • Designed for personal connection rather than productivity blocking
  • Call-based unlocking replaces generic friction like timers or breathing exercises
  • Verification happens locally on-device without server access to contact data
  • One simple mechanism designed for maximum behavioral impact
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)Not checked yet no change since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)020
Referring domains (Majestic)018

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