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Forest
Stay focused, be present
As of 30 August 2026, Forest has a free plan and paid plans start at $39.99/year. Forest is a popular productivity app that helps you stay focused on the important things in life. Softwr lists it under Productivity. Forest is made by Seekrtech, launched in 2014, available on iOS, Android, Browser extension.
Overview
What Forest does
Forest is a popular productivity app that helps you stay focused on the important things in life. Whenever you want to focus, plant a tree. Your tree will grow while you focus on your work. Leave the app and your tree will die. Build a forest of productivity!
What people use it for
- Study sessions
- Work focus time
- Digital detox
- Pomodoro technique
- Phone addiction management
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Where it falls short
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- 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
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Capabilities
Features
Focus timer
Virtual forest building
Real tree planting partnership
Website/app blocking
Statistics tracking
Achievements & rewards
Social features
Custom tree species
Data privacy
Data privacy security feature
Mobile deployment
Supports mobile deployment
Browser deployment
Supports browser deployment
Ios support
Available on ios
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Questions people ask
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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.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceDoes 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.
SourceIs 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.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Forest
- Company
- Seekrtech
- Based in
- Taiwan
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