A focus timer and distraction blocker that lives in the notch, with website blocking that works across every browser.
Our 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.
- Price
- Free, Pro $5.99/mo or $29.99/yr
- License
- Proprietary
- Requires
- macOS 13 Ventura or later
- Get it via
- Mac App Store · Direct
- Developer
- Daniel Bratt
Do you use FocusNotch?
Who made this
Solo developer of FocusNotch, who also publishes Bloxie, cross-promoted from the same site navigation.
What it does
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.
The deal
- Free tier: basic focus timer
- Pro Monthly $5.99 or Pro Yearly $29.99 (save 60% annually) — both include a 3-day free trial
- Subscriptions handled through the Mac App Store
Privacy: All data stays on-device; the developer states no tracking or cloud storage.
FocusNotch — questions people ask
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.
Is FocusNotch free?
FocusNotch is free to use with optional paid unlocks.
Can I run FocusNotch together with another notch app?
No — FocusNotch draws at the notch, so it takes the place of any other notch app (hubs included). Apps that live in the menu bar or on screen stack alongside it fine.
Where can I download FocusNotch?
FocusNotch is available via Mac App Store, Direct.
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Listing hand-verified July 27, 2026 from the developer's site and public sources.
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iPromise
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