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Blackout Lighting Console vs Focus

Blackout Lighting Console

blackout-app.com

Focus

heyfocus.com

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FigureBlackout Lighting ConsoleFocus
Price from$24.99/mo—
Free plan——
Free trialYesYes
Open source——
macOS—Yes
iOSYes—
Plans published43
Spec score · Distraction Blocking Software8.6 (#3)8.0 (#11)
Intended usersThe founder describes Blackout as a tool for lighting work on set, in theater, and at live events, and identifies himself as a working lighting programmer.The maker describes Focus as useful for students, writers, programmers, designers, freelancers, business owners, and parents.
PrivacyThe company says it does not access or analyze showfile creative content except when the user requests technical support and consents to review.The maker says blocked websites and settings stay on the Mac and Focus never sells user information.
PurposeBlackout is a professional lighting console designed to run on iPad for lighting work on set, in theaters, and at live events.Focus is a Mac app that blocks distracting websites and apps to help people work better.
SupportBlackout provides a help center, feature documentation, structured training, and a user community.Support is available by email, and the maker also provides product documentation and automated license recovery.

Plans

Blackout Lighting Console

  • Core$24.99 a month
  • Advanced$49.99 a month
  • Pro$83.33 a month
  • Command$124.99 a month

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Focus

  • Focus 1$29, paid once
  • Focus 2$49, paid once
  • Lifetime$129, paid once

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Blackout Lighting Console

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