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Forest vs June

Forest logo

Forest

Software

Stay focused, be present

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
June logo

June

Software

B2B product analytics

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Forest no standalone desktop app; limited to browser extensions; June the pricing page lists a single all-in-one plan with no price, no minimum and no named cost driver
  • They diverge on capability: Forest covers Focus timer, June covers B2B analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Forest and June actually diverge.

Attributes where Forest and June differ
AttributeForestJune
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsiOS, Android, Chrome, FirefoxWeb
Founded20142021

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Forest

  • Focus timer
  • Virtual forest building
  • Real tree planting partnership
  • Website/app blocking
  • Statistics tracking
  • Achievements & rewards
  • Social features
  • Custom tree species

Only in June

  • B2B analytics
  • Account tracking
  • Cohort analysis
  • Dashboards
  • Slack
  • Segment
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment

Both cover

  • English language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Forest

  • Study sessionsnot June
  • Work focus timenot June
  • Digital detoxnot June
  • Pomodoro techniquenot June
  • Phone addiction managementnot June

June

  • Company-level product analytics for B2B SaaSnot Forest
  • Spotting churn risk from account usage patternsnot Forest
  • Pushing product usage data into Salesforce, HubSpot or Attionot Forest

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Forest

  • No standalone desktop app; limited to browser extensions
  • Mobile app pricing varies by platform; iOS one-time purchase vs. Android different model
  • Forest Plus features required for advanced analytics and custom tag tracking

June

  • The pricing page lists a single all-in-one plan with no price, no minimum and no named cost driver
  • There is no startup plan; the vendor states June is a fit for companies with at least $1M of ARR
  • Setup fees are charged separately and the vendor states they vary based on implementation complexity
  • The vendor states June is a poor fit for products with a large user base but low revenue per user

Pricing, plan by plan

Forest

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Forest review.

June

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic analytics
    • 1 user
    • 30 days retention

Which should you pick?

Choose Forest if

  • You need focus timer.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox.
  • You also want virtual forest building.
Forest review

Choose June if

  • You need b2b analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want account tracking.
June review

Questions people ask

Is Forest or June better?
Neither clearly leads. Forest starts at Free and June at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Forest or June?
Forest starts at Free and June at Free.
Does Forest or June run on more platforms?
Forest runs on iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox. June runs on Web.
Can I use Forest for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Forest best used for?
Forest is most often used for study sessions, work focus time, digital detox, pomodoro technique. Of those, study sessions and work focus time are not what June is typically brought in for.
What can Forest do that June cannot?
Forest covers Focus timer, Virtual forest building, Real tree planting partnership, Website/app blocking. June covers B2B analytics, Account tracking, Cohort analysis, Dashboards. Both handle English language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Forest: How much does Forest cost?

Forest has a free version with core features (timer, app blocking, group focus). Forest Plus subscription costs $3.33/month when billed annually at $39.99, with pricing varying by region and platform.

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Forest: What platforms does Forest support?

Forest is available on iOS (one-time purchase $3.99), Android (free with ads, or $1.99 one-time for ad-free), and as a browser extension for Chrome and Firefox.

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Forest: What is Forest's tree planting program?

Forest has partnered with Trees for the Future to plant real trees. Users can spend earned focus coins to fund tree planting in Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and Cameroon. Over 2.1 million real trees have been planted.

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Forest: Does Forest work offline?

Yes. Forest's core focus experience including the timer, tree growth, and stats works completely offline. This allows use on airplanes, subways, and areas without internet connectivity.

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Forest: Is there a Forest desktop app?

No. Forest does not have an official standalone desktop application. Desktop access is available through browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox only. Some users run the mobile app via emulators like BlueStacks.

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Forest: What features are in Forest Plus?

Forest Plus includes all Mindful Space soundscapes, custom app allowlists, advanced analytics with custom tags, exclusive tree species, 3x coin boost, and the ability to plant up to 5 real trees annually.

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