Forest vs Engross

Forest8.9Visit Engross7.7Visit

Higher score Forest #1 in Study Timer Apps 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Forest

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Engross #5 in Study Timer Apps 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Engross

• Forest fits best

  Users needing motivation and distraction blocking

• Engross fits best

  Mobile users wanting timer, tasks, and blocking

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Side by side

Feature	Forest 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Engross 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	7.7
Ranking	#1 in Study Timer Apps	#5 in Study Timer Apps
Best for	Users needing motivation and distraction blocking	Mobile users wanting timer, tasks, and blocking
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Forest 0/6 · Engross 0/6
Custom break settings	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Study goals	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Progress statistics	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Distraction blocking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Subject or task labels	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Calendar integration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Deep Focus and scheduled Time Guard blocking Focus analytics, tags, and visual history Web, mobile, Chrome extension, and account sync	Customizable Pomodoro sessions plus stopwatch mode Tasks, subtasks, planner, calendar, and recurring routines App blocking, whitelist controls, reminders, and focus analytics
Cons	Advanced analytics require the Plus plan Plus pricing varies by region and platform The tree-growing concept may not suit every workflow	Available only on iOS and Android Premium is offered through an optional in-app purchase Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of users wanting only a timer
Our verdict	Forest is a Pomodoro-style focus app for students, professionals, and anyone seeking help with digital distractions. Its central mechanic is simple: start a countdown or stopwatch session by planting a virtual tree, then stay on task while… Read the review →	Engross combines a customizable Pomodoro timer with stopwatch mode, task management, planning, reminders, app blocking, sounds, and focus analytics. It is designed for students, remote workers, freelancers, and people managing ADHD or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Forest — where it wins

  • Deep Focus and scheduled Time Guard blocking
  • Focus analytics, tags, and visual history
  • Web, mobile, Chrome extension, and account sync

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced analytics require the Plus plan
  • Plus pricing varies by region and platform
  • The tree-growing concept may not suit every workflow

• Engross — where it wins

  • Customizable Pomodoro sessions plus stopwatch mode
  • Tasks, subtasks, planner, calendar, and recurring routines
  • App blocking, whitelist controls, reminders, and focus analytics

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on iOS and Android
  • Premium is offered through an optional in-app purchase
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of users wanting only a timer

• Forest8.9/10 · Free plan

  A motivating focus timer with distraction blocking, analytics, and cross-platform sync.

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• Engross7.7/10 · Free plan

  A broad mobile study timer that connects focused sessions with task planning and distraction control.

  Visit EngrossFull verdict →