Focus tools apps for Mac

Focus tools help you stay on task by reducing digital distractions, structuring work and break intervals, or creating a calmer workspace. They may block websites, dim background windows, play ambient sounds, or track focused work sessions.

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Sleep Sounds

Health & Fitness
Ambient sound mixer for sleep, study, or relaxation, with 35 looping nature and ambient sounds.
Ambient sounds
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Taim

Productivity
Project time tracking with manual sessions and automatic logging based on app and window activity.
Time tracking
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Focus Firewall

Productivity
Scheduled distraction blocker for websites and apps’ internet access, without browser extensions.
Network blocking Focus tools
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Focusey

Productivity
A menu bar Pomodoro timer with a task checklist for tracking work cycles per task.
Focus tools Timers and alarms
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Being Boring

Health & Fitness
A mindfulness app with simple, repetitive activities for short breaks.
Focus tools Mindfulness
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Ulysses

Productivity
A focused writing app for organizing long projects and publishing finished texts.
Writing
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HazeOver

Productivity
Window-dimming utility that highlights the active window, with adjustable shading across multiple monitors.
Focus tools