Forest: Focus for Productivity

Forest: Focus for Productivity

Pomodoro Timer, ADHD & Study

49K ratings
1982 reviews
$3.99 Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 10, 2014
  • August 26, 2026

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This app uses a gamified timer to help users stay focused and reduce phone distractions. Users plant virtual trees that grow while they concentrate, but wither if they leave the app. It encourages productivity and offers features like personalized allow lists and real tree planting.

โœ“Gamified focus timer
โœ“Virtual tree planting
โœ“Personalized allow lists
โœ“Unlockable tree species and white noises
โœ“Real tree planting initiative
โœ“Detailed time statistics
โœ“Cross-device synchronization
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What's New in Forest

5.24.0

August 26, 2026

This update includes fixes for known issues and general performance improvements to make your Forest experience more stable and smooth.

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The app has maintained its positionย atย 208ย recently.

Last updated on August 28, 2026.

Events

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Summer Focus Fest

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User reviews

New version has ruined it!

Used to be a great app and is now a bloated, buggy mess. Leave things as they were!

Edit: The new UI is SO BAD // Please. Add. More of the trees. To the COIN STORE.

Edit: Users have complained about the glitch where they have to close the app to claim their coins and still Forest is acting like it's on our end with no update patch, just telling us to 'update'. That's the problem. We did. Ontop of that, the UI is apalling. They seperated everything. // I have no incentive to use this app aside from the challenges and if the month tree is something I don't want, I don't use the app. The coin store is SIGNIFICANTLY lacking ant you can tell from plus they have a TON of gorgeous trees that SHOULD be in the store. I understand the need to have plus content. But PLEASE put some more trees in the coin store.

Other than that, this app is amazing!!
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I brought this app many years ago when it was a paid app and I still love using this app !!

As a pro user (due to retaining the benefits from buying it from the AppStore with a one-time payment), I can confidently say that I absolutely adore this app!! Keeps me focused and itโ€™s amazing I can track my productivity throughout the years. I love building my forest with different plants and trees! I love the spring and summer events to get the limited grass options! And I love that you can plant real trees as well! I only wish that there were more trees available to buy with coins as I have most of them now.
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New interface and design is awful

Iโ€™m really disappointed with this update. I bought this app before everything became subscription based, and now after this update I had to log back in and basically create a new account. I donโ€™t even know if my original purchase matters anymore or what I actually still have access to.

The new interface is awful and whoever had the idea to change it should be fired. The old app was so much clearer, more fun, and actually made studying feel exciting. I even looked forward to studying because of the app and it didnโ€™t feel like every other boring, repetitive dull study app. It was easy to navigate, aesthetically pleasing to the eye and everything just felt more organized.

Now the entire interface is so bland, boring, and mundane. It honestly feels like they took away everything that made the app enjoyable in the first place. I understand apps need updates, but completely changing the design/ display AND moving everything toward a subscription model feels like such a downgrade, especially for people who already paid for the app before.

I hope they would bring back the old interface, or at least give us the option to switch back to the old version. And I definitely think they need to be clearer about what happens to people who already purchased the app before the subscription change because thatโ€™s just theft
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New Update ruined everything

I have had forest for about 7 years now and have reliably used it throughout high school and college. I LOVED it. So simple and easy to use, kept me motivated. I started grad school this week and when I logged in, I was booted from my account, and random data was lost. The entire past three years, special trees I bought for specific tasks, and random entries throughout are all gone. Not to mention, there are a million pop ups on start up, and the new design is pretty, but the beauty of this app was simplicity. I could actually focus on what I needed and keep track of my progress. Now that is gone, itโ€™s become so tacky, and I am considering walking away permanently, which really stinks. They had a good thing going for some time. Too bad itโ€™s ending this way. :/
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashing and freezing issues

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Syncing and data loss problems

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Inconsistent behavior when switching apps

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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to pause/resume timers

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More customization options for the forest

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Integration with other productivity apps

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Easier way to earn coins for new trees

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FAQ

What does the Forest app do?

Forest is a productivity app that uses a gamified timer to help users stay focused and reduce phone distractions. When you want to concentrate, you plant a virtual seed that grows into a tree. If you leave the app during a focus session, the tree withers, encouraging you to stay on task.

What are the key features of Forest?

Key features include a gamified focus timer, the ability to plant virtual trees that grow over time, personalized allow lists to block distracting apps (iOS 16+), earning rewards for new tree species and white noises, and participating in a real tree planting initiative with Trees for the Future.

How much does Forest cost?

The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases for additional features and content. While the core functionality is available for free, users can purchase the full app experience and unlock all features. Separate purchases may be required for non-iOS versions.

What devices is Forest compatible with?

Forest is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The full app experience is available on iPhone and iPad, while the Apple Watch allows viewing live planting sessions and daily focus stats. Data can be synchronized across all iOS devices by logging into the same account.

How does Forest help with phone addiction and distraction?

The app helps combat phone addiction and distraction by creating a sense of responsibility and achievement. The visual representation of a growing tree motivates users to stay away from their phones. Personalized allow lists further prevent access to non-essential apps during focus sessions.