1Focus vs FocusDesk
1Focus
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| Figure | 1Focus | FocusDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.83/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Distraction Blocking Software | 8.4 (#4) | 7.5 (#22) |
| Privacy | The app does not collect personal data, upload data, or store which apps or websites users visit; Pro contacts the site for category updates and sends only the current category version number. | The software stores block lists and preferences on the device and does not transmit them to FocusDesk or other parties. |
| Purpose | 1Focus blocks distracting websites and apps to help users stay focused. | FocusDesk blocks websites and applications that distract engineers, writers, and analysts. |
| Website blocking | The free version blocks unlimited websites in Safari, Chrome, Brave, Edge, Opera, and Arc. | It adds blocked domains to the Windows hosts file, works across browsers, and reverses those changes when blocking ends. |
Plans
In their own words
1Focus
1Focus is a macOS app that blocks distracting websites and apps to help users focus. Its free version can block unlimited websites in Safari, Chrome, Brave, Edge, Opera and Arc, as well as unlimited apps, including email apps. It can also block internet access by blocking installed web browsers and the App Store. Free blocks are limited to six hours; Pro allows longer durations and adds recurring schedules, allowlists, multiple block lists, limited pausing, and URL keyword and category blocking. Scheduling can cover repeating periods such as weekdays during working hours. Users can configure blocks to be difficult to bypass, and a confirmed active block cannot be canceled. The app says it does not collect or upload personal data or store visited apps and websites. For category updates, Pro contacts the site and sends only the current category version number. Created in 2014 by German programmer Niklas Behrens, 1Focus is available free through the Mac App Store and offers a 14-day Pro trial.
FocusDesk
FocusDesk has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.