Focus Dots vs Anchor

Focus Dots is a simple focus timer. Set a duration. Press start. Focus on one thing. There are no streaks to maintain. No productivity analytics. No pressure to optimize yourself. Finish a session and earn a dot. Over time, those dots become quiet records of the moments you chose to focus. Use it for study sessions, deep work, reading, writing, or any task that needs your full attention. Whether you’re working, studying, or just trying to stay distraction-free, Focus Dots helps you stay present.  I built this because I kept getting distracted by focus tools that tried to do too much. This one does less.

Anchor blocks your distracting apps during focus sessions. Not a reminder. Not a nudge. Actually blocked. Most focus apps send a notification hoping you'll resist the urge to scroll. That doesn't work — especially when your brain craves dopamine. Anchor uses Apple's Screen Time API to lock apps at the system level. Try to open Instagram during a session? It won't open. No willpower required. FOCUS MODES Pomodoro: 25 min work, 5 min break with auto-cycling Deep Work: 45-90 min uninterrupted focus Creative Flow: Flexible timing for creative tasks Custom: Set your own duration and breaks REAL APP BLOCKING Select which apps to block during sessions System-level blocking via Apple Family Controls Animated shield screen when you try to open blocked apps No "Ignore Limit" button — apps are genuinely locked DYNAMIC ISLAND & LOCK SCREEN Animated progress ring on your Dynamic Island Timer visible on your lock screen without unlocking Home screen widgets for quick session starts Siri Shortcuts: "Hey Siri, start a focus session" AMBIENT SOUNDSCAPES Rain, ocean, forest, cafe, fireplace, white noise, or silence Mix with your own music or listen standalone TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Focus Score (0-100) based on consistency and completion Weekly and monthly reports with focus charts Heat map calendar showing your focus history Session reflections with mood tracking Streaks with Streak Shield protection (skip one day without breaking) ACHIEVEMENTS Unlock badges as you build your focus habit Track milestones and celebrate progress Apple Health sync writes Mindful Minutes automatically TASKS & PROJECTS Built-in task management for focus sessions Organize tasks into projects Track what you accomplished each session BUILT FOR PRIVACY No ads. No tracking. No data collection. Your data stays on your device Optional cloud sync with end-to-end encryption Built by a solo developer from Finland Free to download with all core features. Pro unlocks unlimited history, all soundscapes, advanced analytics, app blocking, and more. Monthly: €4.99/month (7-day free trial) Yearly: €39.99/year (save 33%, 7-day free trial) Lifetime: €79.99 (one-time purchase) Terms of Use: https://anchorfocusapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://anchorfocusapp.com/privacy