What are the best subscription-free focus apps for Mac?

By community activity, Pandan, Noizio and SelfControl are the top picks on Mac App Index right now.

Do any of these focus apps need a subscription?

No. Every app on this page is either free (3) or sold for a one-time price (1). Major version upgrades may still be paid separately.

How many subscription-free focus apps are there for Mac?

Mac App Index lists 4 apps: 3 completely free, 0 free to start, 1 paid upfront and 0 by subscription. 1 is open source.

Subscription-free focus apps for Mac

4 focus apps for Mac with no recurring fee: 3 are free and 1 is sold for a one-time price. Most popular right now: Pandan, Noizio and SelfControl.

All Free Freemium Paid Subscription

Pandan

Know how long you've been at the computer

114FreeFocus

Noizio

Ambient sounds for focus and calm

47$9.99Focus

SelfControl

Block distracting websites for a set time

32FreeFocus

One Thing

Show one task in your menu bar

51FreeFocus

How we picked: every app here is listed in focus on Mac App Index and is free or sold for a one-time price, with no recurring fee. Apps are sorted by community activity; switch to Top or New to reorder them. How we rank apps

Frequently asked questions

What are the best subscription-free focus apps for Mac?: By community activity, Pandan, Noizio and SelfControl are the top picks on Mac App Index right now.
Do any of these focus apps need a subscription?: No. Every app on this page is either free (3) or sold for a one-time price (1). Major version upgrades may still be paid separately.
How many subscription-free focus apps are there for Mac?: Mac App Index lists 4 apps: 3 completely free, 0 free to start, 1 paid upfront and 0 by subscription. 1 is open source.