Spend your time well
with Forest.

Take back the hours you keep losing. A mindful focus timer for intentional living — free to start your digital detox.

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60M+ downloads  ·  ★★★★★ 4.8 on App Store  ·  Google Play Editors' Choice
Top productivity app in 157 countries

Your hours keep slipping away.
Take them back.

Procrastination, phone addiction, endless feeds — sometimes we all scroll too long. Forest helps you come back to what matters.

A phone overflowing with notifications and apps — life before focus

✗Distracted & doomscrolling

We lose hours a day to feeds, procrastination, and the scrolling we didn't choose. By evening, the day feels wasted.

A calm screen with a Forest tree growing — life with intentional focus

✓Focused & in control

You decide where your hours go — not your feeds. Real focus, real presence, time well spent on what actually matters.

From Seedlings to Lush Forests

Forest is a pomodoro-style focus timer with a twist — every minute of concentration grows a tree. Lose focus, and you lose the tree.

A newly planted Forest sapling — step 1 of a focus session

Start focusing

Pick a focus length and a tree species. Your tree grows in real time as you focus.

A withered tree — what happens when you leave Forest to use another app mid-session

Distraction kills it

Use other apps and your tree dies.

A fully grown tree — the reward for completing a Forest focus session

Stay focused and earn a tree

Finish the session — your tree joins your forest forever.

Forest diorama — your accumulated focus sessions across seasons

Every minute of focus, grown into a forest.

Over time, your focus sessions grow into a diverse, vibrant forest — a visible record of every minute you chose depth over distraction.

Whatever you're focusing on, Forest fits.

Studying for exams, working through deep tasks, or putting the phone down for a real digital detox with the people in front of you.

Student studying with Forest focus timer running

Studying

Exam crunch or long study sessions. The pomodoro timer turns hours into trees; Deep Focus blocks what's stealing your attention.

Remote worker focused on deep work with Forest

Working

Slack and feeds one tab away. Time Guard locks them during work; Mindful Space turns breaks into real rest, not scrolling.

Person putting their phone aside to be present with friends, with Forest growing a tree

Digital detox

Family dinner, date night, time with kids. Put the phone down and stay present with the people in front of you.

The original focus app that plants real trees on Earth.

2,102,946
Real trees planted — and still growing.

Through our partnership with Trees for the Future, your focus contributes to a real forest on Earth. Forest covers the cost from app revenue.

Loved by students, remote workers, and ADHD focusers.

★★★★★ 4.8 on the App Store · 1M+ user ratings across App Store and Google Play
★★★★★

Genuinely helps me keep away from my phone and progress is visualized wonderfully as a neat looking forest.

★★★★★

This app is a lifesaver, especially for my exam year. I've been using it for a bit now and I'm totally hooked.

★★★★★

I'm an unmedicated ADHD adult. I've struggled with executive function for a long time. This has made a big difference.

★★★★★

Actually super cool — I've been using it for being more focused at work, and it works. I would LOVE it if I can be focused for as long as, like, 12 hours, but I'm not complaining, I still love the app.

★★★★★

Have used for the past 6 years, will use forever it's so good ❤

Reviews shown above are real App Store and Google Play ratings; nicknames appear as published on the platforms.

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Forest answers, in one place

What is Forest?
Forest is a focus app that helps people stay off distracting apps by turning focus time into a growing virtual forest.

During each focus session, a tree grows while you stay focused. Open another app, and the tree dies. Over time, your sessions build into a visible record of how you spend your time.

Forest also includes app blocking, focus statistics, group focus with friends, digital wellbeing tools, and real tree planting through Trees for the Future.

As The New York Times put it: "Forest works well, and if your goal is to be more in the moment, ignore your phone and actually talk to your friends when you are with them, this is the app for you."

Since 2014, over 60 million people have used Forest.

Is Forest free?
Yes. You can download and start using Forest for free with no payment required and no time limit.

Free includes the core focus experience: focus sessions, app blocking, group focus with friends, and digital wellbeing tools.

Optional upgrades unlock additional features such as custom app allowlists, advanced statistics, and reward bonuses. See full plan comparison →

How does Forest help people stay focused?

Every focus session in Forest grows a virtual tree. If you leave the app or use blocked apps during strict sessions, the tree may wither.

That small sense of loss is intentional. Forest uses visible progress and gentle accountability to make distractions feel more noticeable and focus easier to return to over time.

Instead of only counting minutes, Forest turns focus into something you can see and keep.

Can Forest block Instagram, TikTok, and other apps?

Yes. Forest can block Instagram, TikTok, X, Reddit, YouTube, and other distracting apps you choose.

Deep Focus blocks selected apps during an active focus session. Time Guard lets you schedule app blocks throughout the day, outside of focus sessions as well. Both tools are free to use.

What makes Forest different from other focus apps?

Forest combines a focus timer with visible progress, app blocking, and real world impact.

A few things set it apart: app blocking is free on every tier, where most competitors charge for it. Plant Together lets a group share one focus session, where the whole group's tree dies if anyone gives up.

And Forest has helped fund over 2 million real trees through Trees for the Future since 2014. The overall approach is built around motivation, not pressure.

Does Forest actually plant real trees?

Yes. Forest partners with Trees for the Future, a nonprofit, to support real tree planting across Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and Cameroon.

Users can spend earned coins to plant trees, turning focus time into real world impact. Since launching the program, Forest users have helped plant more than 2 million real trees. View Forest's sponsorship at Trees for the Future →

Does Forest help with ADHD?

People with ADHD often describe challenges with getting started, staying engaged, or feeling motivated by tasks with delayed rewards.

Forest is not a medical treatment for ADHD, but as a behavioral tool it speaks directly to these challenges. Visible progress, immediate feedback, and shorter structured focus sessions make effort feel more concrete. Growing trees and seeing your focus history over time can help turn abstract goals into something easier to notice and maintain.

Many users with ADHD say Forest feels easier to stick with because the rewards are visible, the feedback is immediate, and progress builds over time.
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take back your time?

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Take your time. Spend it well.

Forest, beyond the focus timer.

App blocking, screen time, analytics and mindful breaks — every tool shaped to make focus feel natural, not forced.

Forest analytics dashboard showing weekly focus hours, streaks, and tree species count
Forest app — focus timer with growing tree

The app blocker for distraction-free focus sessions.

Try to switch apps mid-focus, and Deep Focus pulls you back. The only way out is to give up — and let the tree die. Build a custom allowlist for what you actually need, and block everything else.

Screen time on your schedule — for digital detox that sticks.

Set the windows when apps shouldn't reach you — no social media 9 to 5, no feeds before bed. Time Guard holds the line, so you can reduce phone use without having to remember.

Mindful breaks and guided breathing meditations.

Close your eyes. Follow the breath. Let the soundscape do the work. Mindful Space is a sound-led breathing room designed to restore focus — not distract you from it.

A forest that feels like yours.

Every focus session plants something beautiful. Your forest is a living record of your focused time — progress you can see at a glance, not a dashboard.

Your focus, turning into real trees on Earth.

Earned coins from your focus fund real trees, planted by our nonprofit partner Trees for the Future across five African countries. Forest covers the cost from app revenue — over 2 million planted since 2014, still climbing.

More focus features, just as thoughtful.

Stats, sounds, social, and seasonal — across every device.

Focus Analytics

Know where your time goes. Track focus patterns, streaks, and total focused hours by day, week, or month.

Focus Challenge

Daily and monthly missions that reward exclusive tree species.

Ambient Sounds

Audio library — rain, cafe, forest — layered over your focus session.

Plant Together

Sync focus sessions with friends — everyone plants the same tree. If anyone gives up, the whole forest falls.

Seasonal Events

Themed event tracks — Spring Focus Season, World Earth Day, and more.

iOS, Android, Apple Watch, and Browser

Cross-platform sync — your account and focus history follow you between iPhone, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, and your browser.

What makes Forest different from other focus apps.

A gamified focus app with real consequences

The original gamified focus app since 2014. Switch apps mid-focus and your tree dies — Deep Focus blocks the attempt before it starts.

A complete concentration app, not just a timer

A concentration app, app blocker, screen time scheduling, mindful breaks, and focus analytics — all in one.

A free tier that's genuinely useful — not a trial

Deep Focus (the app blocker), Plant Together, and the full tree-planting mechanic — free. No trick, no expiration.

Real trees planted on Earth — over 2 million since 2014

Not just symbolic. Through our nonprofit partner Trees for the Future, your focus funds real trees across five African countries.

Mindful productivity, not hustle. Time well spent, not just saved.

No shame, no preaching, no "crush your goals." Just encouragement when you're close — a soft reset when you're not.

Works offline, anywhere

Core focus works offline. Timer, tree growth, and stats keep running without a signal — plane, subway, dead zone.

Time well-spent starts today.

Every tool you need to take your hours back.

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Forest app plans — Free vs Plus, features and pricing

Free for core focus — no credit card, no expiration. Plus unlocks advanced features. Existing Pro stays yours, permanently.

Free
Start here. No credit card required.
  • ✓ Focus Timer (countdown + stopwatch)
  • ✓ Deep Focus Mode (app blocking)
  • ✓ Time Guard (1 app or site)
  • ✓ Mindful Space (1 soundscape)
  • ✓ Focus Tracking
  • ✓ Your Forest (every session, visible)
  • ✓ Plant Together (group focus rooms)
  • ✓ Tree Species & Land Styles
Most popular
Plus
Try Plus free. Subscribe only if you want.
  • ✓ Everything in Free
  • ✓ Exclusive + seasonal + early-access tree species & land styles
  • ✓ All Mindful Space soundscapes
  • ✓ Custom App Allowlist
  • ✓ Time Guard with multiple apps / sites
  • ✓ Focus Analytics + Custom Tags
  • ✓ Unlimited Sunshine Elixir (3× coin boost)
  • ✓ VIP tier in seasonal events
  • ✓ Plant real trees (up to 5 per account)
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Free vs Plus — full feature comparison

Every feature, side-by-side.

Feature Free Plus
Focus Tools
Focus timer (countdown + stopwatch) ✓ ✓
Pause during session (can be disabled) — ✓
Auto-focus after break — ✓
Ambient Sounds ✓ ✓
Custom Phrases (encouragement during focus) — ✓
Anti-Distraction
Deep Focus mode (app blocking) ✓ ✓
Custom App Allowlist — ✓
Time Guard 1 app/site Multiple apps/sites
Tracking & Habits
Focus Tracking ✓ ✓
Focus Analytics — ✓
Custom Focus Tags — ✓
Focus Challenge ✓ ✓
My Favorite (saved focus presets) — ✓
Wellness & Social
Mindful Space 1 soundscape All soundscapes
Plant Together (Focus Room) ✓ ✓
Friends & Leaderboard ✓ ✓
Trees & Rewards
Earn coins from focus ✓ ✓
Classic tree species & land styles ✓ ✓
Exclusive Plus tree species & land styles — ✓
All seasonal tree species & land styles — ✓
Early access to new tree species & land styles — ✓
Plant real trees with coins (up to 5) — ✓
Unlimited Sunshine Elixir (3× coin boost) — ✓
Seasonal event VIP tier — ✓

Existing Pro users retain all applicable features permanently — see below for details.

Already have Pro? Your perks are here to stay.

Forest Pro isn't sold to new users anymore. But what you paid for is still yours — on every device you sign in on, with no expiration and no action needed from you. Thank you for supporting Forest early.

See what's included in Pro

Pro included these advanced features:

  • Custom App Allowlist
  • Focus Analytics
  • Custom Focus Tags
  • Pauses during focus sessions
  • Ad-free experience
  • My Favorite (saved focus presets)
  • Auto-focus after break
  • Custom Phrases (encouragement during focus)
  • Plant real trees with coins (up to 5 per account)
  • 🎁 Exclusive Pro gift: Cotton Puddles land style + Bald Cypress tree

Pro did not include Plus-only features (all Mindful Space soundscapes, exclusive/seasonal/early-access tree species & land styles, multi-app Time Guard, unlimited Sunshine Elixir, seasonal event VIP tier).

Plan Questions

Can I try Plus for free?
Yes. You can start a free Plus trial, and only continue as a paid subscriber if you decide to. Start it from inside the Forest app — no commitment, cancel anytime.

How much does Plus cost?
Plus pricing varies by region and platform. Please check the App Store or Google Play for your current local price.

Can I get a refund?
Refunds are handled by the platform you subscribed through (Apple App Store or Google Play). Please contact them directly.

What happens after I cancel Plus?

Your Forest stays yours. All past sessions, trees, and focus history are preserved. Plus features stay active until the end of your current billing period — after that, your account returns to the Free tier. You can resubscribe anytime.

I have Pro. Can I also subscribe to Plus?

Yes — Plus is a separate subscription. Your Pro perks stay yours, and Plus adds the Plus-only benefits (multi-app Time Guard, exclusive seasonal trees, VIP event tier, unlimited Sunshine Elixir, and more).

Start free.
Upgrade only if you want more.

No credit card. No expiration.

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Forest — Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you might want to know about Forest, focus, and real-world tree planting.

About Forest

What is Forest?
Forest is a focus app that helps people stay off distracting apps by turning focus time into a growing virtual forest. During each focus session, a tree grows while you stay focused. Open another app, and the tree dies. Over time, your sessions build into a visible record of how you spend your time.

Forest also includes app blocking, focus statistics, group focus with friends, digital wellbeing tools, and real tree planting through Trees for the Future.

As The New York Times put it: "Forest works well, and if your goal is to be more in the moment, ignore your phone and actually talk to your friends when you are with them, this is the app for you."

Since 2014, over 60 million people have used Forest.

What makes Forest different from other focus or pomodoro apps?

Most focus apps help you save time. Forest helps you spend it well. The heart of Forest is a tree: it grows while you focus, dies if you wander off. Your concentration becomes something visible — a record of time you chose. Around that, Forest packs app blocking (free on every tier — most competitors paywall theirs), screen time scheduling, mindfulness breaks, and synchronized group focus where the whole forest falls if anyone gives up. Forest also plants real trees on Earth — over 2 million and counting.

Forest is a companion, not a coach — no shame, no preaching, no productivity-bro language. Trusted by 60 million since 2014.

Can Forest help with ADHD and focus problems?

People with ADHD often describe challenges with getting started, staying engaged, or feeling motivated by tasks with delayed rewards.

Forest is not a medical treatment for ADHD, but as a behavioral tool it speaks directly to these challenges. Visible progress, immediate feedback, and shorter structured sessions make effort feel more concrete.

Many users with ADHD say Forest is easier to stick with because the rewards are visible, the feedback is immediate, and progress builds over time.

Does Forest help with phone addiction or screen time?

Forest is a behavioral tool, not a clinical treatment. Research by Ward et al. (2017) found that the mere physical presence of a smartphone reduces available cognitive capacity, even when users successfully resist checking it. Forest addresses this through a few mechanisms: the growing tree creates emotional stake in staying off your phone, app blocking physically stops other apps during sessions, and screen time scheduling sets limits throughout your day. Unlike passive screen time tools that only report usage, Forest gives you a concrete reason to stay focused. For clinical phone addiction, please consult a qualified professional.

What's the difference between Forest and iPhone Screen Time?

iPhone Screen Time reports usage and applies limits you configure ahead of time. Forest is an active commitment tool: you plant a tree at the start of a session, and the tree dies if you break it. Screen Time works at the macro level, such as daily app limits. Forest works at the moment level, when you need to commit right now. Most people find them complementary rather than competing.

Does Forest help with procrastination?

Yes. Procrastination often happens when tasks feel too large, rewards feel too far away, or getting started feels harder than continuing.

Forest makes focus feel more immediate. Growing trees, visible progress, and shorter structured sessions help turn abstract goals into something easier to begin.

Many users say Forest feels helpful because it creates a small reason to start now, instead of waiting to feel motivated.

Focus & Timer

What happens if I use other apps during a focus session?

With Deep Focus mode on, Forest blocks non-allowlisted apps and guides you back. To actually open another app, you'd have to tap "Give Up" — which kills your tree. Without Deep Focus, you can switch apps without consequence, but we recommend Deep Focus on for the stricter experience. Dead trees stay in your forest as an honest record of the journey, not a verdict. Forest doesn't hide failed sessions or shame you for them — what matters is the forest you grow over time.

Can I pause a focus session?

Yes (Pro/Plus only). You can pause when you need to (each pause lasts up to 5 minutes), and your tree is safe during a pause. If you find pause distracting, you can disable it in settings to keep your sessions strict end-to-end. Free users don't have access to pause.

What is Deep Focus mode?
Deep Focus is a stricter mode that blocks you from other apps or redirects you back to Forest when you try to open one. You can't toggle it off mid-session (the commitment is part of the point). Free on all tiers; Pro/Plus add a customizable App Allowlist for apps you're allowed to use.

Can Forest block Instagram, TikTok, and other social apps?

Yes. Forest can block Instagram, TikTok, X, Reddit, YouTube, or any other app you choose — through two complementary tools. Deep Focus blocks apps during a focus session: try to switch and Forest pulls you back, until you give up and let the tree die. Time Guard schedules recurring blocks throughout your day — no social media 9 to 5, no feeds before bed. Both are free; Plus extends them with custom App Allowlists and multi-app scheduling.

How do I use Plant Together (Focus Room)?

Create a room, invite friends via code, and everyone plants the same tree during a synchronized session. iOS and Android users can join the same room. Everyone shares the stake — if one person gives up, everyone's tree dies. It's cooperative accountability: you show up for each other, not just yourself.

Rest & Wellness

What is Mindful Space?
A sound-led breathing room for intentional rest with guided breathing. Choose from different music styles, ambient soundscapes, and immersive visual scenes — all crafted for deep restoration. Use it between focus sessions to recharge before the next one, or open it anytime you need a moment to slow down. Free includes one soundscape; Plus unlocks the full library.

Can I listen to music during focus?

Yes — Forest has a library of Ambient Sounds (rain, cafe, meadow, etc.) you can layer over your focus session. Individual tracks are purchasable with in-app coins. Plus gets rotating seasonal access.

Habits & Analytics

What is Focus Challenge?
Daily and monthly missions designed to help you build a consistent focus habit. Small daily missions reward you with coins and items; monthly arcs build toward a signature tree — making consistency feel rewarding, not forced.

What are Focus Tags?
Labels you assign to sessions — Study, Work, Writing, or custom tags (Pro/Plus). You can filter analytics by tag to see where your focus hours go.

What does Forest show me about my focus?

The most distinctive view is your visible forest — every focused session as a tree, your time made visible at a glance. Forest also shows total focus time, focus patterns by day, week, or month, streaks, and breakdowns by tags (Study, Work, Writing) and tree species. Together, these help you understand your own focus rhythm and where your hours really go.

Real Trees

How many real trees has Forest planted?

Forest has funded over 2 million real trees through Trees for the Future since 2014, with the number growing continuously — see the live counter on our homepage for the current total. Trees are planted across five sub-Saharan African countries (Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, Cameroon) as part of the Forest Garden Program, which trains local farmers in sustainable agroforestry. Forest covers the planting cost from app revenue.

Does Forest really plant real trees?

Yes. Forest partners with Trees for the Future, a nonprofit, to plant real trees across five countries in Africa. Over 2 million real trees have been planted through this partnership. Pro and Plus users can spend their earned coins to trigger a real tree being planted on their behalf — Forest covers the cost from app revenue.

Which organization plants the trees?

Trees for the Future (TFtF) is a US-based nonprofit that plants trees as part of reforestation and sustainable agriculture programs. They train local farmers to plant diverse tree species that restore soil, provide food, and generate long-term income.

How many real trees can I plant?

Pro and Plus users can spend accumulated coins earned from focus sessions to plant real trees — up to 5 real trees per account. Forest covers the planting cost from app revenue; Trees for the Future handles the actual planting.

How can I verify the trees are really planted?

Your planting record in the Forest app shows every real tree you've triggered. Trees for the Future publicly documents Forest's sponsorship on their official site, and publishes regional impact reports separately. Individual per-tree GPS verification isn't available — TFtF prioritizes planting scale and farmer training over per-tree telemetry.

Plans & Pricing

Is Forest free?
Yes — the core focus experience is free — no credit card, no expiration — including the Focus Timer, tree growth, Plant Together (group focus), Deep Focus mode (app blocker), and Mindful Space. The free tier shows occasional ads (never during active focus sessions) that can also earn in-app rewards. Plus is an optional subscription for advanced features and an ad-free experience.

Can I still buy Forest Pro as a one-time purchase?

No. Forest Pro has been discontinued and is no longer available for purchase on any platform. New users can use Forest Free (core focus experience, no subscription) or subscribe to Forest Plus for advanced features. If you previously purchased Pro, you keep all Pro features permanently.

What's the difference between Free, Pro, and Plus?

Free covers the core focus experience. Pro was a one-time purchase that added advanced features (now discontinued — existing users keep everything). Plus is the current subscription, adding exclusive/seasonal/early-access tree species, full soundscapes, Focus Analytics, custom allowlists, and an always-on 3× coin boost. See the full comparison →

How do I cancel Forest Plus?

Forest Plus is billed through the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android), so cancellations are managed there. To cancel: on iOS, go to Settings > your name > Subscriptions > Forest, then tap Cancel Subscription. On Android, open the Google Play app > Profile > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions > Forest, then tap Cancel. After canceling, your Plus features remain active until the end of the current billing period.

Privacy & Technical

Is my focus data private?
Yes — your session data is stored with your account and not sold to third parties. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Does Forest work offline or without an internet connection?

Yes. The core focus experience works completely offline. The timer, tree growth, and your local focus data all run without a connection. Most other features need internet: Plant Together (group focus), Focus Challenge, the Shop, seasonal events, and real-tree planting. Your session data syncs to your account once you're back online.

Does Forest work on Apple Watch, iPad, and browser?

Forest works across iPhone, iPad, Android, Apple Watch (watchOS 8+), and as a browser extension (Chrome and Firefox). On iPhone and iPad, you get the full Forest experience — focus timer, tree gallery, Plant Together, Mindful Space. On Apple Watch, start, pause, and complete focus sessions from your wrist with Live Activities and StandBy support. The browser extension brings Deep Focus and the timer to desktop browsing. Your account, focus history, and forest sync across all platforms.

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