# focusedOS: Focus & Screen Time — Control & Block Apps, Websites

> Productivity app to manage distractions and control screen time across devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Tigas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusedos-focus-and-screen-time/id6479256195 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.1 · 112 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusedos-focus-and-screen-time/id6479256195/reviews.md

## What is focusedOS?

Welcome to focusedOS, a super-utility that transforms your devices for productivity.

focusedOS helps you manage digital distractions across your devices during a busy work day.

Create environments that adjust how your device behaves if you need to work, study, or take a short mental break, and enable it with one tap.

Key features:

• Supercharge Productivity with one tap
Simply flick the switch when you need to get stuff done.

• Adjust your device for work - with Environments
Adjust your iPhone to suit how you want to work. With focusedOS for Mac you can temporarily change macOS behavior, such as; dimming inactive apps to reduce visual clutter, restricting how many apps can be displayed on-screen, hiding the wallpaper, and more.

• Powerful Blocking
Easily block access to distracting apps & websites.

• Play Ambient Sounds
Fade out noisy surroundings with a selection of high-quality ambient sounds that improve concentration. Listen to the sound of light rain falling around you, the cosiness of a campfire, make it feel like you're working from a cafe, or experiment with binaural sounds.

• Automate your Environment with Shortcuts (with focusedOS for Mac)
Automatically run shortcuts in response to starting or stopping an environment, such as turning on Do Not Disturb.

• Link Your Devices
Seamlessly sync environments in real-time between iPhone and Mac.

Download focusedOS today and supercharge your productivity.

View our Privacy & Terms at:
https://focusedOS.com/privacy-policy
https://focusedOS.com/terms

## Key features

- Supercharge productivity with one tap
- Create custom work/study environments
- Block distracting apps and websites
- Play ambient sounds for concentration
- Automate environments with Shortcuts
- Sync environments between iPhone and Mac

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| focusedOS Pro (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| focusedOS Pro (1 month) | $3.99 | per month |
| focusedOS Pro (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |
| focusedOS Pro (1 year) | $29.99 | per year |
| focusedOS Pro (1 month) | $5.99 | per month |
| focusedOS Pro (1 month) | $7.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusedos-focus-and-screen-time/id6479256195/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love this app

*2025-11-13*

I’ve tried a lot of focus / app blockers but this one together with Focused Work are the winners. One mild complaint is that the sync to other devices isn’t very reliable, I often have to bring the app forward in iOS to get it to realize the state has changed, it’s not the end of the world but it is a fairly conspicuous hiccup. It’s not so bad if it’s stuck in focus mode, but if it’s stuck in not-focus then I can find myself in my distractions if I pick up the phone without thinking. I really do need to be able to trust it reliably. As it is I try to double check at the beginning of a flow session and usually it will stay in sync through the whole thing.

### 1/5 — Just doesn’t work

*2025-08-09*

I want to use it as a way to block a bunch of apps while paired with the dumb phone app but its not even blocking the apps I want it to. It will just open up like I never set up any permissions. Disappointing

### 2/5 — What happened after I “thought” focused OS would be good

*2025-08-05*

With me using an iPad and thinking focused, OS would be good for me it strings my screen to the size of a phone which in my opinion is unacceptable I want a full screen, Wawawa!

### 5/5 — It’s a great app don’t stop

*2025-05-17*

Don’t stop development

### 3/5 — please add a lock or passcode thing, to easy to close

*2025-02-24*

pls

### 5/5 — Does a good job

*2024-11-18*

It does what I need it to do at a great price.

It’s a little buggy to set up initially. It won’t let you select certain categories of activities without restarting the app or something. Also, at least I guess it was in the trial week, It would not differentiate between the environments.

But I just have one environment so it’s nice to focus when I need to. 

The audio features are very nice touch. It would be nice to incorporate with other media players like Spotify with set playlists much the same as Nike Run Club.

### 5/5 — Really great app

*2024-09-01*

If you know what you are doing and need a reminder to not mess around in other apps, this app, it really helps a lot.

### 4/5 — Great app but has a fundamental flaw!

*2024-08-18*

Great app but has a fundamental flaw! It can be turned off! 

I’m using this to help with focus but if I want to go on Facebook I just turn it off! 

I did try and solve this using automated shortcuts with turning it back on if it’s during a certain time but the problem is this triggers every time I load the app and just errors out as there is no way within the shortcut settings of focus os To get the state of the current focus.

### 5/5 — Immediately Increased Productivity!

*2024-06-20*

Just finished my first "Session" with the app and already I love it. It blocked out all my other distracting windows that I need, but don't want to see every second. I also loved the fireplace sound to block out all other distracting noises! 

If you struggle with focus, definitely give focusedOS a try!

### 5/5 — Thoughtfully designed

*2024-06-07*

Really love using this. I asked the developer for a new feature and he built it really quick! Really handy to keep my focused on something and not letting me get distracted by the pretty colors in another window

## Frequently asked questions about focusedOS

### What does focusedOS do?

focusedOS is a utility app designed to help users manage digital distractions and enhance productivity. It allows you to create custom 'environments' that adjust your device's behavior for specific tasks like working or studying, and offers features to block distracting apps and websites.

### What are the key features of focusedOS?

Key features include one-tap productivity boosts, customizable environments that can adjust device settings (like dimming inactive apps or restricting displayed apps on Mac), powerful app and website blocking, ambient sound playback for concentration, automation via Shortcuts, and seamless syncing between iPhone and Mac.

### Is focusedOS free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. This means some advanced features or content may require a purchase to unlock.

### What devices is focusedOS compatible with?

The app is designed to work across multiple devices, specifically mentioning compatibility with iPhone and Mac. This allows for a unified experience in managing your digital environment.

### How can focusedOS help me focus?

focusedOS helps you focus by enabling you to create dedicated environments that minimize distractions. You can block specific apps and websites, adjust your device's visual clutter, and use ambient sounds to create a more conducive atmosphere for concentration and productivity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-07-19

Thank you for using focusedOS!

This update adds support for the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, including minor bug fixes.

We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :)

### 1.3.1 — 2024-09-12

Thank you for using focusedOS in 2024!

This update adds support for the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, including new features such as dynamic app icons and Control Center widgets, so you can easily & quickly enable environments from the Control Center or from the adjustable Lock Screen controls.

We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :)

### 1.3 — 2024-09-11

Thank you for using focusedOS in 2024!

This update adds support for the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, including new features such as dynamic app icons and Control Center widgets, so you can easily & quickly enable environments from the Control Center or from the adjustable Lock Screen controls.

We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :)

### 1.2.3 — 2024-07-11

Thank you for using focusedOS!

This update includes minor bug fixes.

### 1.2.2 — 2024-07-02

Thank you for using focusedOS!

This update includes minor bug fixes.

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| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [one sec \| screen time + focus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-sec-screen-time-plus-focus/id1532875441) | 4.8 (23,378) | Free | Productivity |
| [Freedom: Screen Time Control](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228) | 4.4 (5,715) | Free | Productivity |
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| [BlockSite: Block Apps & Focus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocksite-block-apps-and-focus/id1474967653) | 4.2 (6,173) | Free | Productivity |
| [Focus Keeper - Pomodoro Timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-keeper-pomodoro-timer/id867374917) | 4.8 (31,537) | Free | Productivity |
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## More apps by Michael Tigas

- [BT's Finest](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bts-finest/id1411959668)
- [Focused Work - Pomodoro Timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394)
- [Ochi: Block Websites & Apps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ochi-block-websites-and-apps/id1603024803)
- [Go To Sleep - Bed Time Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-to-sleep-bed-time-tracker/id1614122740)
- [Shelf - Create Live Activities](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelf-create-live-activities/id6443596253)
- [Tally Counter°](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter/id6448210628)

All apps by Michael Tigas: https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001

## Related topics

[focusedos](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/focusedos)

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