Database · digital-wellbeing
Forest
Focus timer app that uses gamification — planting virtual trees — to help users stay off their phones.
Overview
A popular, well-designed focus tool that uses positive reinforcement rather than restrictive controls.
Details
- Website
- https://www.forestapp.cc/
- Pricing model
- One-time purchase (iOS) or free with ads (Android)
- Platform
- iOS, Android, browser extension
- Privacy relevance
- Provides a non-surveillance-based approach to screen-time management
- Strengths
- Simple concept, visually engaging, cross-platform, no account required for basic use
- Limitations
- Limited to timer-based focus sessions; gamification may not suit all users
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-25