Documentation checked Sep 30, 2026 · App Store ratings are separate.
Fits your day if
Consider Forest if the timer’s presentation gives you a useful reason to begin and stop a defined task. The task should still be clear: revise a paragraph, read a section or finish a small piece of planning.
Good to know
Read the current cost, Plus offer and software compatibility. Compare the experience with the phone’s ordinary timer. This comparison is a suggested trial, not a finding that either option improves attention more effectively.
A focus timer that grows a virtual tree while you stay on task.
solo focus
4.8
App Store rating
Price: Free
forest: focus for productivity
A focus timer that grows a virtual tree while you stay on task.
solo focus
4.8
App Store rating
Price: Free
description:
**Stay off your phone and a tree grows. Leave early and it withers. That's Forest, the focus timer used by 60 million people worldwide.**
Top productivity app in 136 countries. Recommended by The New York Times and Business Insider.
"Forest works well, and if your goal is to be more in the moment, ignore your phone and actually talk to your friends when you are with them, this is the app for you." — The New York Times
Together, our community has planted over 2 million real trees on Earth through our partnership with Trees for the Future.
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STAY FOCUSED
Forest helps you overcome phone addiction, reduce distractions, and build deep work habits. Whether you are studying for exams, working from home, or simply trying to be more present, Forest gives you a reason to stay on task.
- A gamified focus timer that turns screen-free time into a growing virtual forest
- Create personalized Allow Lists to block distracting apps during focus sessions (iOS 16 or above)
- Track your daily phone usage and screen time
GET MOTIVATED
- Unlock tree species and soundscapes as you reach focus milestones
- Co-plant trees with friends and family during shared focus sessions
- Compete with users around the world and share your forest
- Unlock achievements and earn extra rewards
- Plant real trees on Earth through our partnership with Trees for the Future
TIME GUARD: BLOCK DISTRACTIONS ON SCHEDULE
Time Guard helps you set phone-free windows throughout your day. Block distracting apps on a schedule, limit when you can access them, and track how much time you spend on your phone.
MINDFUL SPACE: RESET YOUR MIND
Mindful Space combines calming soundscapes, breathing exercises, and gentle animations to help you decompress between focus sessions.
STATISTICS & INSIGHTS
- Create custom tags and view detailed statistics of how you spend your focused time
- Review your weekly, monthly, and yearly focus history as a visual forest
- Revisit your focus journey with Forest Timeline
- Sync your focused time with Apple Health
It is never too late to build better habits.
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FOREST PLUS
Love Forest? Try Forest Plus.
- 3x coin rewards and unlock new trees faster
- Exclusive Plus-only tree species and early access to seasonal new trees
- Turn your focus into a real tree on Earth
Start your free trial today, cancel anytime.
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NOTICE
Forest is available on iPhone and iPad. Sign in with the same account to sync your data and access Forest Plus across all platforms.
The Allow List feature requires iOS/iPadOS 16 or above. Forest is the original app. Similar apps on the App Store are not developed by the Forest team.
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Follow us on Instagram or visit forestapp.cc to learn more. Browser extensions also available.
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Privacy Policy: https://www.forestapp.cc/privacy/
Terms of Use: https://forest-subscription.seekrtech.com/terms/
**Stay off your phone and a tree grows. Leave early and it withers. That's Forest, the focus timer used...
