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Focus Friend

Focus Bean Timer, cute and engaging.

Checked 3 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since February 2026

Screenshot of Focus Friend

At a glance

Starts at $4.99 per month for Pro version Includes advanced features like stopwatch timer and five rooms.
Free tier No
Platforms iPhone, iPad
Best for Students, professionals, ADHD sufferers.
Not for Complex Project Managers

3.9 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

A charming focus timer with a bean friend, but limited functionality compared to more advanced tools. Great for short tasks or breaks, not suitable for long-term projects.

✓What it does well

Engaging InterfaceCute decorations and Bean skins keep users engaged.
Live ActivityTracks timer progress even when phone is locked.
Break TimersDecorate during breaks using Pomodoro method.

✕Where it falls short

Complex TasksNot ideal for complex projects needing detailed scheduling.
Long-Term PlanningDoesn't offer advanced planning beyond short sessions.
No Sleep ModeLacks sleep-friendly features like auto-shutoff at bedtime.

Key features

Deep Focus ModeLocks distracting apps during focus sessions.
Decorations & Bean SkinsCustomize with different decorations and bean types.
Starters & Flow GuidanceHelps get started on tasks, entering flow state easily.
Sleep ModeAutomatically shuts off at bedtime for better sleep.

Questions about Focus Friend

What is Focus Friend?

Focus Friend is a focus timer for iPhone and iPad built around a cute bean companion. Users customize it with decorations and bean skins, take Pomodoro-style breaks, and use a Deep Focus Mode that locks distracting apps during focus sessions. A Live Activity tracks timer progress even when the phone is locked.

How much does Focus Friend cost?

Focus Friend has no free tier listed on Toolio. The Pro version costs $4.99 per month and adds advanced features such as a stopwatch timer and five rooms. The app runs on iPhone and iPad.

Who is Focus Friend best for?

Focus Friend suits students, professionals and people with ADHD who want help starting tasks and settling into a flow state. The reviewer says it works well for short tasks or breaks, but complex project managers should look elsewhere since it is not suitable for long-term projects.

What are the downsides of Focus Friend?

The reviewer finds Focus Friend limited in functionality compared to more advanced tools. It is not ideal for complex projects that need detailed scheduling, and it does not offer advanced planning beyond short sessions. Alex scored it 3.9 out of 5 after real use.

What are some alternatives to Focus Friend?

Toolio lists Oha Potato, Mneme AI, Routine and Focusee as alternatives to Focus Friend. Routine combines tasks, calendar and notes in one place with AI, while Mneme AI saves notes locally and lets users chat with them, though full access requires a subscription.

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