Borrow vs Focsy

You already know. You pick it up without thinking. Another evening gone. You meant to put it down an hour ago. Borrow doesn't judge you. It gives you a daily budget and makes every unlock a conscious choice. Focus Mode blocks everything on your phone. When you actually need it, you borrow time. You choose how long, you choose why, and when the time's up everything locks again. No streaks. No guilt. Just a limit that means something. Set your daily budget anywhere from 1 minute to 8 hours. Every borrow counts against it. When it's gone, it's gone. Resets at midnight. Each unlock asks you two things: how long, and why. Talk to someone. Something specific. Just need a break. The reason matters, and over time the patterns become obvious. If you need Focus Mode to actually stick, you can set it to Protected mode with a 30-second cooldown before you can turn it off, or go full Strict and lock yourself in until your commitment ends. No exceptions. Your bank app, phone calls, Maps, anything you need always available through the Allowlist. Sessions let you unlock specific apps for a set window. Schedules handle recurring blocks for work hours or evenings. There's a Live Activity countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, home screen widgets, and Siri Shortcuts if you need them. Your Screen Time data never leaves your device. No servers, no account, no analytics, no ads. Take back your time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Protected mode, Strict mode, and the Allowlist require Borrow Pro, an optional subscription.

Focsy is the focus app that blocks distractions, trains your attention, and helps you do deep work — guided by your Chief Focus Officer, a calm little fox in your corner. Focus is a skill, not a personality trait. Whether your brain is neurotypical or neurodivergent (hello, ADHD), Focsy meets you where you are — gently, without guilt — and helps you build a focus habit that finally sticks. BENEFITS • Reclaim the hours you lose to mindless scrolling • Actually finish the work that matters • Build a daily focus streak you're proud of • Feel calmer and more in control of your phone • Grow an attention span that keeps getting stronger FEATURES • App Blocking — lock Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube and more the moment a session starts. Real Screen Time blocking, no loopholes. • Focus Sessions — a calm deep-work timer with optional focus music and a gentle end chime. • Focus Muscle — a live 0–100 score of how trained your attention is, grounded in deep-work and Huberman-style focus research. • Daily Report — see exactly where your time and attention go, every day. • Focus Streak — show up daily and watch your streak, and your habit, grow. • Milestones & Rewards — unlock beautiful rewards as your focus compounds. • Social Block, App Timers & Bedtime — flexible tools to guard your attention on your terms. • Allowed Apps — whitelist the tools you genuinely need during a session. BUILT FOR EVERY KIND OF MIND Focsy is supportive, not punishing — no clutter, no shame, just steady encouragement from your fox and a system that celebrates small wins. Especially helpful if you struggle with distraction, task-switching, or simply getting started. FOCSY PRO Unlock unlimited sessions, advanced blocking, and every reward with Focsy Pro. • Monthly and yearly plans available • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings Start your first session today. Your future self will thank you. Terms of Use: https://focsyapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://focsyapp.com/privacy