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Focusd vs Pixph

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Focusd compared with Pixph
DetailFocusd logo FocusdPixph logo Pixph
What it doesA focus companion for your Mac that notices task drift and helps you return to your work The capture workspace for Mac
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Pricing modelFree trial Paid
Pricing14-day free trial. An annual plan is planned; final prices will be announced at launch. $9.99 USD one-time purchase, no subscription, updates included
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
  • Double-Shift text capture from any Mac app
  • Global keyboard shortcuts for show, capture, add, and copy
  • Notes with file attachments and images
  • Freehand drawing, shapes, text, and colors
  • Markdown-aware copy formatting
  • Fast search across all sections
  • Copy as numbered, dashed, or plain list
  • Local JSON storage with no cloud sync required
  • Menu bar access for quick capture and complete actions
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
  • Keyboard-first workflow that never breaks focus—capture without leaving the app you're working in
  • Complete privacy and ownership—all data stays local on your Mac with no account or cloud lock-in
  • One-time $9.99 purchase with no subscription
  • Lightweight and intentional—not a full notes app, clipboard manager, or task list but borrows the best of each
  • Source-aware captures that preserve context from any app
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check5 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)010
Referring domains (Majestic)04

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