The screen time app that locks your apps at the OS level when you go over your daily limit. Earn them back with pushups.
Tiny focus companion for your Mac menu bar
Stage
Startup
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Founded
2026
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Based in
IN
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Pricing model
Free trial
Paid
Pricing
$1 per week via Apple In-App Purchase after a 7-day free trial. Also available at $3.99 per month or $40.49 per year. No additional charges for exceeding daily limits.
$9.99 USD lifetime purchase; $4.99 USD for students with verified student email. No subscription required.
Key features
OS-level app locking via Apple Family Controls
Multiple redemption options including steps and mindful minutes
AI villain roasts on every overage
Customizable daily app limits
Streak tracking and weekly score
Optional Wall of Shame social leaderboard
Lock pause for travel and sick days
Six customizable villain personalities
Verified Apple Watch workout integration
Menu bar integration - stays in your Mac menu bar without opening additional windows
Pull gesture activation - one little gesture turns getting to work into a running timer
Notification alerts - quiet heads-up shortly before focus time ends
Themeable interface - switch themes whenever you want a different mood and scenery
At-a-glance timer display - check your time at a glance without opening another window
Detachable from menu bar - option to detach and keep pinned always on your screen
Small file size - only around 7 MB in direct Mac build
Accessibility features - includes heads-up notifications and audio cues for accessibility
What makes it different
Real OS-level consequence that cannot be dismissed or ignored
Non-financial penalties based on loss aversion research
Pre-commitment device grounded in behavioral economics
Playful pet-inspired design - unique focus companion with adorable cat paws and purring sounds
Flexible customization over rigid pomodoro - adjust work and break intervals to your preference rather than following a fixed format
Privacy-focused - all focus data stays on your Mac, never sent to servers
Minimal, unobtrusive interface - lives in your menu bar without cluttering your workspace
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