FocusMe vs Forest

FocusMe7.6Visit Forest7.5Visit

Higher score FocusMe #3 in Focus Tools 7.6/10 Free plan · paid from $9.95/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit FocusMe

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Forest #4 in Focus Tools 7.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Forest

• FocusMe fits best

  People who want configurable blocking that is hard to bypass

• Forest fits best

  Gamified focus across mobile, web, and Chrome

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Side by side

Feature	FocusMe 7.6/10 Visit ↗	Forest 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.6	7.5
Ranking	#3 in Focus Tools	#4 in Focus Tools
Best for	People who want configurable blocking that is hard to bypass	Gamified focus across mobile, web, and Chrome
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features FocusMe 0/4 · Forest 0/4
Website blocking	Not published	Not published
App blocking	Not published	Not published
Focus timer	Not published	Not published
Session reports	Not published	Not published
Specs
Supported platforms	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Block sites by URL, keyword, category, page title, or regular expression Schedule blocks and set time or launch limits with enforced breaks Enforced Mode and coverage for desktop, Android, and Chrome	Combines timed focus sessions with Deep Focus and scheduled blocking. Syncs focus history across web, iOS, Android, and Chrome. Adds shared rooms, analytics, sounds, and virtual-tree rewards.
Cons	Monthly pricing starts at $9.95, above free or lower-cost alternatives Yearly plan pricing is not stated here Android is described as free, while the 14-day trial applies to paid plans	Its timed, game-based approach may not suit people seeking strict device-wide blocking. Plus pricing varies by region and platform; buyers must check their app store. Free includes only one app or site in Time Guard; Plus adds multiple.
Our verdict	FocusMe is a distraction-blocking application for people who want control over websites, desktop applications, and games across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and Chrome. It suits individuals such as professionals, students, and… Read the review →	Forest turns focus sessions into a tree-growing game: users plant a virtual tree and keep it alive by staying on task. Its Pomodoro timer offers countdown and stopwatch modes, while Deep Focus can block apps during sessions and Time Guard… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• FocusMe — where it wins

  • Block sites by URL, keyword, category, page title, or regular expression
  • Schedule blocks and set time or launch limits with enforced breaks
  • Enforced Mode and coverage for desktop, Android, and Chrome

  Where it doesn't

  • Monthly pricing starts at $9.95, above free or lower-cost alternatives
  • Yearly plan pricing is not stated here
  • Android is described as free, while the 14-day trial applies to paid plans

• Forest — where it wins

  • Combines timed focus sessions with Deep Focus and scheduled blocking.
  • Syncs focus history across web, iOS, Android, and Chrome.
  • Adds shared rooms, analytics, sounds, and virtual-tree rewards.

  Where it doesn't

  • Its timed, game-based approach may not suit people seeking strict device-wide blocking.
  • Plus pricing varies by region and platform; buyers must check their app store.
  • Free includes only one app or site in Time Guard; Plus adds multiple.

• FocusMe7.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $9.95/mo · 14-day trial

  Granular blocking and enforced focus controls, with a free plan and paid options.

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• Forest7.5/10 · Free plan

  A gamified focus timer with app blocking, tracking, and shared sessions across devices.

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