FocusSensei
Your personal focus coach
Focus better.
Finish more.
The study companion that helps you sit down, start a session, and actually get things done — one focused block at a time.
Sound Familiar?
You open your laptop to study... and 2 hours later you've watched 47 videos but haven't started.
Big projects feel overwhelming. You know you should start, but where?
Every notification pulls you away. By the time you refocus, your motivation is gone.
FocusSensei was built for exactly this.
FocusSensei Helps You...
Start Focused Sessions
Hit start, put your phone down, and know exactly when your break is coming. No willpower required.
Break Tasks Into Steps
Turn "write research paper" into "find 3 sources, outline intro, write first paragraph." Small wins add up.
See Your Progress
Watch your focus minutes grow. Earn streaks. Actually see that you're getting better at this.
Everything You Need to Focus
Simple tools that work. Nothing more, nothing less.
Focus Sessions
25 minutes of focus. 5 minutes of break. Repeat. The Pomodoro technique, beautifully implemented.
- ✓Customizable focus and break durations
- ✓Track distractions to build awareness
- ✓Motivational quotes from your Sensei
Task Planning
Create plans with steps. Check them off as you go. See progress, not just a wall of tasks.
- ✓Break big goals into small steps
- ✓Organize with tags and categories
- ✓Quick-add for capturing thoughts fast
Progress Insights
See your focus minutes over time. Build streaks. Earn badges. Actually see yourself improving.
- ✓Weekly and daily focus charts
- ✓Streak tracking for motivation
- ✓Achievement badges to unlock
On-Device AI
Get guidance during sessions, personalized motivation, and reflections to help you build a consistent routine.
AI features require supported devices running iOS 26 or later. Enable or disable each feature in Settings.
Distraction Blocking
Block selected apps and categories during focus sessions. Restrictions pause during breaks and end with the session.
Interactive Live Activities
Pause, resume, extend, or finish sessions from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island.
Download & Pro Options
Free to download, with in-app purchases.
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Get the app from the App Store. In-app purchases are available.
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Review the current features, plans, and any trial offer in the app before choosing an option.
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Manage or cancel subscriptions through your Apple account.
Questions?
Is FocusSensei free to download?
FocusSensei is free to download, with in-app purchases. Current plans and any trial offer are shown in the app.
Is my data private?
AI features run on your device, and sync uses your personal iCloud account. Our privacy policy and App Store disclosures explain additional data handling.
Does it work on iPad?
Yes. FocusSensei is available for iPhone and iPad. See the App Store listing for current device and operating system requirements.
What's Family Sharing?
Eligible in-app purchases can be shared through Apple Family Sharing. Review the current offer for eligibility and details.
What AI features are available?
FocusSensei offers coaching, motivation, and reflections on supported devices running iOS 26 or later. AI processing happens on-device, and each feature can be enabled or disabled in Settings.
Does FocusSensei show ads?
No. FocusSensei is ad-free.
Ready to Focus?
Join students who've discovered that small, focused blocks of effort beat marathon study sessions every time.