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What it is

Session is a focus app that blocks selected distractions and tracks work progress. It is built around uninterrupted 25-minute sessions: while a session runs, selected apps and websites are blocked, then restored when the session ends. Afterward, Session asks what the user learned and provides an end-of-day progress review. Its website blocker works with Safari, Chrome, Brave, and Microsoft Edge, but not browsers such as Firefox. Session is available as an extension and on iOS and macOS. Progress syncs between iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with data saved and backed up on Session’s server. The Free plan is free and includes unlimited sessions and rests, analytics from the past two days, and calendar-event viewing. Pro adds custom session and break durations, full session logs, Mac app and website blocking, Slack status controls, calendar features, and AppleScript and Apple Shortcuts automation. Pro Yearly is $3.33 a year, billed at $39.99 per year; Pro Monthly is $4.99 a month. A seven-day trial is listed.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Session helps users focus and be more mindful by blocking distractions and tracking progress.Read 1 Oct 2026 · stayinsession.com
Integrations
The Chrome extension can start Session from Todoist, Trello, and GitHub.Read 1 Oct 2026 · stayinsession.com
Privacy
Session says it does not sell or share data, while retaining Session data indefinitely until account deletion.Read 1 Oct 2026 · stayinsession.com
Support
Support is available by email and through a Discord community channel.Read 1 Oct 2026 · stayinsession.com
Automation
Pro supports AppleScript automation on macOS and Apple Shortcuts automation on iOS.Read 1 Oct 2026 · stayinsession.com
Blocking
Session blocks selected distracting apps and websites and restores them when the session ends.Read 1 Oct 2026 · stayinsession.com
Browsers
Its website blocker works on Safari, Chrome, Brave, and Microsoft Edge.Read 1 Oct 2026 · stayinsession.com
Calendar
Pro can show calendar events in Session and automatically create Apple Calendar events when a session finishes.Read 1 Oct 2026 · stayinsession.com
Known limitation
The support page says the website blocker does not work on browsers such as Firefox.Read 1 Oct 2026 · stayinsession.com
Reflection
Session tracks work and asks what the user learned after a session, with end-of-day progress review.Read 1 Oct 2026 · stayinsession.com
Slack
Pro can automatically update Slack status when a timer starts and restore it when the timer ends.Read 1 Oct 2026 · stayinsession.com
Sync
Progress syncs between iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with data saved and backed up on Session's server.Read 1 Oct 2026 · stayinsession.com
Timer
The product is designed around uninterrupted 25-minute sessions.Read 1 Oct 2026 · stayinsession.com
URL scheme
Session's URL scheme can start sessions programmatically and is a Pro feature available from version 2.1.Read 1 Oct 2026 · stayinsession.com

Plans and prices

Free Free / mo Unlimited Session and rest · Analytics from past 2 days · See your calendar events inside Session Read 1 Oct 2026 · stayinsession.com
Pro Monthly $4.99 a month / mo Unlimited Session and rest · Custom session and break duration · Full Session log access · Website and app blocking (Mac only) · Mute Slack while on Session · Real time sync between devices · Apple Calendar events · AppleScript and Apple Shortcuts automation Read 1 Oct 2026 · stayinsession.com
Pro Yearly $39.99 a year *$39.99 per year Unlimited Session and rest · Custom session and break duration · Full Session log access · Website and app blocking (Mac only) · Mute Slack while on Session · Real time sync between devices · Apple Calendar events · AppleScript and Apple Shortcuts automation Read 1 Oct 2026 · stayinsession.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Blocks selected apps and websites during sessions
  • Tracks work and asks what the user learned
  • Syncs progress across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • Chrome extension can start sessions from Todoist, Trello, and GitHub

Limits

  • Website blocker does not work on browsers such as Firefox
  • App and website blocking is listed for Mac only on Pro
  • Free analytics cover only the past two days

Who it suits

Session suits people who want timed focus sessions, distraction blocking, and progress reviews. Its iOS and macOS options also support users who want progress synced across Apple devices.

Verdict

Session pairs timed focus periods with blocking and reflection, with Pro adding automation and broader logs. The free plan includes unlimited sessions, while Pro Yearly is $3.33 a year, billed at $39.99 per year.

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