# FocusNotch

A focus timer and distraction blocker that lives in the notch, with website blocking that works across every browser.

- **Category:** [Focus](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/focus-timers/)
- **Price:** Free, Pro $5.99/mo or $29.99/yr
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/focusnotch-timer-blocker/id6741244268
- **Available via:** Mac App Store, Direct
- **Requirements:** macOS 13 Ventura or later
- **Maker:** Daniel Bratt

## Kitsmith's take

The free tier is a real focus timer, not just a demo — website blocking, the feature people actually pay for, is gated to Pro. Blocking runs at the network level rather than as browser extensions, so it covers Safari, Chrome, and everything else at once.

## Features

- **Focus Timer:** A built-in Pomodoro timer with customizable intervals, free on every tier.
- **Universal Distraction Blocking:** Blocks distracting websites across every browser and app without needing browser extensions (Pro).
- **Dynamic island capability:** The active timer and blocking status surface at the notch rather than a separate window.
- **Disable stop button:** A Pro option that removes the easy way out of a session mid-focus.

## FAQ

**Is FocusNotch free?**

The focus timer is free forever; website blocking and the notch-integrated Pro features require a subscription with a 3-day free trial.

**How does the website blocker work?**

It blocks at the system level via a network extension (System Settings → General → Login Items & Extensions → Network Extensions), so it covers every browser without installing an extension in each one.

**Which macOS versions does it support?**

macOS 13 (Ventura) or later, on Apple Silicon and Intel.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/focusnotch/