There are many apps to help you focus, the ones we feature here have been recommended by UoA students and our panel of reviewers - we've included links to all these apps in the Links section of this resource.
Forest
By spending time away from your phone, you can earn coins, which can be saved up and used to help plant real trees. Stay focused daily and turn hard work into forest.
Focus Friend
Focus Friend is a cozy, gamified focus timer created by Hank Green from Crash Course. When you Focus, your Bean Friend will Focus on their knitting. If you complete the focus session you'll get decorations to help furnish their room.
Regain
Regain helps you break free from phone addiction, reduce screen time, and stay focused. It’s more than just an app blocker — it’s your personal companion in building better digital habits.
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