Vana: Study Timer, App Blocker
Body doubling with cozy pets
About
This app provides a shared focus timer experience, creating a virtual library atmosphere to enhance productivity. Users can join sessions with animal companions representing real people, fostering a sense of accountability without direct interaction. Earn in-app rewards for focused time to customize your virtual space.
What's New in Vana
1.4.0
September 22, 2026
Blocked apps now unblock the moment a session ends. If a block ever stayed up after you left, that's fixed. Also in this version: a quicker, warmer end to every session. A calmer sky in the grove, and small fixes throughout.
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What is Vana's main purpose?
Vana is a focus timer app designed to create a shared, quiet environment for users to concentrate on tasks. It uses virtual animal companions to simulate the 'body doubling' effect, similar to working in a library, to enhance productivity.
How does Vana use animal companions?
Each animal in a Vana session represents a real person focusing at the same time. These companions are purely visual and do not interact directly, maintaining a distraction-free atmosphere. You can send a wordless bubble or a heart to acknowledge others.
Can I earn rewards in Vana?
Yes, Vana rewards users with 'honey' for focused time. This honey can be spent on cosmetic items for your companion, decor for your personal garden, or other cozy elements within the app. Honey cannot be purchased directly.
What are the session lengths in Vana?
Grove sessions in Vana run for either 30 or 60 minutes. Your timer is independent, meaning you can join a session in progress and still complete your chosen duration. A grove can hold a maximum of eight people.
Does Vana have ads?
No, Vana is ad-free. The app is designed to be a distraction-free environment, and advertisements are not part of the user experience.
Is Vana available on multiple devices?
Currently, Vana is supported on iPhones. Users can sign in with Apple to sync their companions and progress across new devices.
How often is Vana updated?
The latest version of Vana is 1.0.3, which was last updated on August 6, 2026. Updates are released to improve the app and add new features.
What is the age rating for Vana?
Vana has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.
