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FocusBuddy vs Forest: catalog facts
FocusBuddy	Forest
Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0 or later.	Freemium Free to start, with paid plans for more features.
Android	Android, iOS, Browser extension
Pomodoro sessions of 25, 45 or 60 minutes Animal companion makes focusing more playful	Simple game mechanic that discourages switching apps Visual history of your focus sessions
Android only Small, young project with few contributors	Mobile only Some features require a paid plan
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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