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This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting applications and websites during timed work sessions. It offers customizable timers, progress tracking, and quick start presets to enhance productivity for studying, writing, coding, and more.
✓Customizable focus timers
✓Block distracting apps and websites
✓Progress tracking and streaks
✓Quick start presets
✓Fullscreen timer interface
✓Clean, distraction-free design
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What's New in Focal
2.5.4
October 13, 2026
New: Block without asking. Turn it on for any saved place and Focal blocks your apps when you arrive, then lets you know. Prefer to be asked? That's still the default. Fixes: - Places no longer get saved more than once. Any copies you already have are merged automatically. - Apps chosen for a place now stay blocked when you open Focal there. - Home shows exactly what is blocked, including categories. - Leaving a place before Focal asks no longer brings the question after you've gone. - "Focus here?" no longer pops up twice in a row, or for places you've already saved. - Google sign-in works again. - Clearer messages when signing up with email. Plus small design and wording improvements.
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FAQ
What is Focal?
Focal is a productivity app designed to help users stay focused by blocking distracting applications and websites during timed work sessions. It utilizes a fullscreen timer and integrates with device screen time features.
How does Focal block distractions?
Focal uses your device's Screen Time functionality to block selected apps and websites the moment a focus session begins. This means social media, games, and news are inaccessible until your timer ends, requiring no willpower from the user.
What types of focus sessions can I set with Focal?
You can set standard Pomodoro sessions (25 minutes), deep work sessions (50 minutes), or any custom length you desire. The timer runs fullscreen to minimize further distractions.
Does Focal have ads?
No, Focal is ad-free. The app is designed with a clean interface to avoid being another distraction itself.
Can I track my progress with Focal?
Yes, Focal allows you to track your daily focus time, streaks, and a focus score. This helps you build the habit of focused work over time.
What devices does Focal support?
Focal is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to work seamlessly across these Apple platforms.
How often is Focal updated?
The latest version of Focal is 1.1.4, which was last updated on July 19, 2026. Updates typically include improvements and new features to enhance the user experience.
Is Focal suitable for students?
Yes, Focal is explicitly built for deep work and is ideal for students who need to focus on studying, writing, or coding. It provides the structure needed to make focused time happen.
