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What it is

Forest is a focus timer that makes a virtual tree grow during a session and die if the user leaves or breaks the session. Deep Focus can block or redirect attempts to open other apps, including on the free tier. Time Guard schedules recurring app or site blocks; Free covers one app or site, while Plus supports multiple. Plant Together synchronizes a session among friends, and the group’s trees die if anyone gives up. Mindful Space offers guided breathing and soundscapes, and Focus Analytics reports focus patterns and hours by day, week, or month. Plus adds analytics and custom tags. Forest says focus-earned coins can fund real trees through its partnership with Trees for the Future, up to five per account on eligible plans. The timer, tree growth, and local focus data work offline, but group focus, challenges, the shop, seasonal events, and real-tree planting require internet. Forest works on iPhone, iPad, Android, and as a Chrome or Firefox extension; account and focus history can sync across platforms. Forest describes it as a behavioral tool, not an ADHD medical treatment.

Spec sheet

What it does
Forest is a gamified focus timer in which a virtual tree grows during a work session and dies when the user leaves or breaks focus.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Privacy
Forest says session data is stored with the account and is not sold to third parties.Read 5 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Support
Forest provides a Help Center with advice articles and lists [email protected] as its Google Play support contact.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.forestapp.cc
Headquarters
Taichung, TaiwanRead 28 Sep 2026 · forestapp.cc
Founded
2014Read 28 Sep 2026 · forestapp.cc
Analytics
Focus Analytics reports focus patterns and hours by day, week, or month, and Plus adds analytics and custom tags.Read 5 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Android data practices
Google Play says the app may share location and personal information with third parties, encrypts data in transit and supports deletion requests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
App blocking
Deep Focus blocks or redirects attempts to open other apps during a session, and is available on the free tier.Read 5 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Company legal name
The Google Play developer field identifies the maker as 時刻科技股份有限公司, commonly rendered Seekrtech Co., Ltd.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Company profile
LinkedIn lists Seekrtech as a privately held IT-services company with 11–50 employees, headquartered in Taichung City and founded in 2016.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Cross-device sync
The maker describes account and focus-history sync across iPhone, iPad, Android and browser extension versions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Deep Focus
Deep Focus blocks selected distracting mobile apps during an active session.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Extensibility
The official product materials list a browser extension as the desktop access method and do not describe a public API or SDK.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Focus analytics
The app records focus time, patterns, streaks and history by day, week and month, with custom tags available on paid tiers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Focus timer
Users choose a focus duration and tree species, then earn a completed tree when the session ends successfully.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Free trial
The App Store listing invites users to start a free Forest Plus trial and cancel at any time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Funding record
Crunchbase lists one non-equity-assistance round involving Taiwan Tech Arena and identifies Shao-Kan Pi as CEO and co-founder.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Group focus
Plant Together synchronizes a focus session among friends, and the group’s trees die if anyone gives up.Read 5 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
iOS requirement
The iPhone and iPad app requires iOS or iPadOS 16 or later; Apple Watch support requires watchOS 8 or later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Legacy Pro
Existing Pro users retain Pro permanently, while Pro is no longer sold to new users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Licence terms
Seekrtech grants a personal, worldwide, royalty-free, non-transferable, non-exclusive licence and forbids copying, modification, distribution, sale, leasing or reverse engineering.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Limit: Android reliability
A Google Play reviewer reported repeated crashes after an update and inability to log back in and recover previously purchased Pro content.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: Android UX
Another Google Play reviewer complained about coin-doubling bugs, difficulty identifying trees, limited tree arrangement controls and inability to use the app while a tree grows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: extension features
Tooltivity found no stopwatch mode or co-focus rooms in the extension, with many trees locked and earned coins often unusable there.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tooltivity.com
Limit: extension sync
Tooltivity says browser-to-mobile synchronization has become unreliable and browser login fails for some users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tooltivity.com
Mindful Space
Mindful Space provides breathing exercises, calming soundscapes and gentle visual animations for breaks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Notable news: Labfront partnership
On June 20, 2023, Labfront and Seekrtech announced that eligible Labfront Basic and Advanced customers would receive lifetime Forest access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 0e190a550a8c4c8c4b93-fcd009c875a5577fd4fe2f5b7e3bf4eb.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com
Offline operation
The core timer, tree growth and statistics continue to work without an internet connection.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Offline use
The timer, tree growth, and local focus data work offline, while features including group focus, challenges, the shop, seasonal events, and real-tree planting need internet.Read 5 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Plant Together
Plant Together synchronizes a shared session for friends, with the group's tree failing if one participant quits.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Platforms and sync
Forest says it works on iPhone, iPad, Android, and as a Chrome or Firefox browser extension, with account and focus history syncing across platforms.Read 5 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Plus-only limits
Plus adds custom allowlists, multiple scheduled apps or sites, advanced analytics, custom tags, a three-times coin boost and exclusive content.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Praise: browser concept
Tooltivity reports that reviewers like the extension's simple tree visuals, emotional stake and clean ad-free interface.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tooltivity.com
Praise: motivation
TrustRadius describes the tree-growing mechanic, virtual rewards and real-tree donations as a motivating focus aid.Read 15 Oct 2026 · solutions.trustradius.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.8 out of 5 from 50K ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Chrome Web Store
3.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Rating on Google Play
4.3 out of 5 from 813K reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Trustpilot
3.8 out of 5 from 2 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Real tree planting
Forest partners with Trees for the Future, and says focus-earned coins can fund real trees, up to five per account on eligible plans.Read 5 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Real-tree program
Forest says earned coins fund real trees planted by Trees for the Future in five African countries, with more than two million planted.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Rest features
Mindful Space offers guided breathing and soundscapes, with one soundscape on Free and the full library on Plus.Read 5 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Scheduled blocking
Time Guard schedules recurring app or site blocks, with the free tier limited to one app or site and Plus supporting multiple.Read 5 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Time Guard
Time Guard schedules recurring blocks for distracting apps or sites outside individual focus sessions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Who it is for
Forest describes use cases including studying, focused work, and digital detox, and says it is a behavioral tool rather than a medical treatment for ADHD.Read 5 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc

Plans and prices

Free Free Core focus features · occasional ads · one Time Guard app/site · one Mindful Space soundscape Read 5 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Free Free No payment or time limit Focus timer · Deep Focus app blocking · Time Guard for 1 app/site · 1 Mindful Space soundscape · Focus tracking · Plant Together · classic trees and land styles Read 15 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Monthly (Early Bird) $5.99 a month Monthly subscription Forest Plus features Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Annual (Early Bird) $35.99 a year Annual subscription Forest Plus features Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Plus Price not published Try free; subscribe only if wanted Everything in Free · custom allowlist · multi-app Time Guard · analytics and tags · 3× coins · exclusive and seasonal content · up to 5 real trees Read 15 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc
Pro (existing users only) Price not published No longer available for purchase; existing Pro status does not expire. Existing users retain Pro status; feature availability may vary by app version, platform, and system support. Read 5 Oct 2026 · forestapp.cc

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Deep Focus is available on the free tier.
  • Timer and local focus data work offline.
  • Focus history can sync across platforms.
  • Plant Together synchronizes sessions among friends.
  • Free includes one scheduled app or site block.

Limits

  • Free has occasional ads.
  • Free includes only one Mindful Space soundscape.
  • Several features require internet access.
  • Plus pricing varies by region and platform.

Who it suits

Forest suits people using a timer for studying, focused work, or digital detox. Its site explicitly describes it as a behavioral tool rather than a medical treatment for ADHD.

Forest in depth

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Overview

Forest is a focus timer that gives each session a visible stake: keep working and a virtual tree grows; leave and it dies. It is best for students and focused-work users who respond to that kind of nudge. Choose it for the combination of focus sessions and app controls; look elsewhere if you need uninterrupted offline access to every feature or predictable Plus pricing.

Key features

Deep Focus blocks or redirects attempts to open other apps during a session, even on Free. It strengthens the timer for people who are distracted by switching apps, though a session that punishes interruptions may not suit work that regularly demands them.

Time Guard schedules recurring app or site blocks. Free covers one app or site; Plus supports multiple and custom app allowlists. One scheduled block can address a main distraction, but people trying to limit several apps or sites will need Plus.

Plant Together synchronizes a session among friends, and the group’s trees die if anyone gives up. That shared consequence can help friends hold one another accountable, but it is less suitable for solo workers or groups that need room for interruptions.

Mindful Space adds guided breathing and soundscapes, with one soundscape on Free and the full library on Plus. Focus Analytics reports focus patterns and hours by day, week, or month; Plus adds analytics and custom tags. Those upgrades make Plus more useful for people who want to review and organize their focus, while Free keeps the basic session-and-tree loop.

Focus-earned coins can fund real trees through Forest’s partnership with Trees for the Future, up to five per account on eligible plans. The timer, tree growth, and local focus data work offline, but group focus, challenges, the shop, seasonal events, and real-tree planting require internet. Forest says session data is stored with the account and not sold to third parties.

Pricing

Forest is freemium, with a free trial and a Free plan at free. Free includes core focus features, Deep Focus, one Time Guard app or site, and one Mindful Space soundscape, but has occasional ads. It is a reasonable starting point for a single recurring distraction; multiple scheduled blocks, the full soundscape library, Focus Analytics, custom tags, and a 3× coin boost are Plus features.

Plus has custom pricing: its price varies by region and platform, so the local App Store or Google Play price applies. It fits users who need several scheduled blocks or want the added analytics and soundscapes, but the regional price makes direct cost comparisons difficult. Pro is no longer available for purchase; existing users retain Pro status, though feature availability can vary by app version, platform, and system support.

Platforms

Forest works on iPhone and iPad, Android, and as a Chrome or Firefox browser extension, with account and focus history syncing across platforms. Its timer, tree growth, and local focus data remain usable offline, but several social and supplementary features do not. That makes it practical for offline sessions, not for relying on the full feature set without internet.

Who it's for

Forest suits students, people doing focused work, and anyone trying a digital detox who benefits from visible progress and app-blocking friction. It is a behavioral tool, not a medical treatment for ADHD. Choose a less restrictive timer if you need flexibility during sessions, or if another person’s interruption should not end a shared focus session.

Pros and cons

Pro: Deep Focus is included on Free, so app-blocking does not require an upgrade.

Pro: Timer, tree growth, and local focus data work offline, and focus history syncs across platforms.

Pro: Plant Together adds shared accountability for friends who find group commitments motivating.

Con: Free limits recurring Time Guard blocks to one app or site, a constraint for users managing several distractions.

Con: Plus pricing varies by region and platform, so its cost depends on where it is purchased.

Con: Group focus, challenges, the shop, seasonal events, and real-tree planting need internet.

Alternatives

Pomozen is a better fit for readers who want a free, open-source Pomodoro timer with offline use and on-device session logs and preferences; it runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. For a study timer with labels, weekly goals, study groups, AI credits, and a to-do list, consider StudiesTimer, whose free plan is capped at three study groups and includes 10 AI credits monthly.

Pomofocus suits readers who want templates, visual reports, custom settings, and estimated finish times in a web or desktop Pomodoro timer. If studying means reviewing flashcards rather than timing sessions, Brainscape offers a free Basic plan with 2,500 pre-loaded flashcards and a Pro plan at $7.99 a year.

YPT - Yeolpumta is another study-focused option, with a free download that contains ads and in-app purchases. EstudyLog is worth considering for core study tracking, with a free limited plan and a $3.99 a month plan that includes unlimited sessions and up to 20 courses. FlashPrep offers a free Android and web study timer, while FLIP is a free-download timer for Android and iOS with ads and in-app purchases.

For broader comparisons, see Study Timer Apps and Pomodoro Timer Apps.

Verdict

Choose Forest if you want a focus timer that combines a visible consequence for leaving, app blocking, and optional group accountability. Free is useful for a single scheduled block, while Plus is the step up for multiple blocks and richer tracking; its region-dependent price and the offline limits are the main reasons to look elsewhere.

Verdict

Forest pairs session timing with app blocking, group focus, and progress tracking. Its offline limits and region-dependent Plus pricing are worth considering before choosing it.

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