Forest: Focus for Productivity
authentic ratingA tree that wilts when you leave the screen is a simple and honest self-discipline mechanic that has worked for years. A pause button undermines the point of the mechanic, and iOS end-of-session notifications are unreliable.
44real score
4.81store star
48,601ratings
About the rating
Gap of 4.81 vs 3.46 is explained: the app was a one-time purchase, switched to a subscription, and began locking features behind a paywall. Old five-star reviews remain and new one-stars all tell the same story. An organic picture of disappointment.
Strengths
What users love
- The tree dying when you leave the screen creates a simple and honest incentive to stay on task. Over a million real trees have been planted. Focus-time stats by day and week. Shared sessions with friends.
Weak spots
What users hate
- The pause button allows you to formally 'focus' while scrolling social media at the same time. End-of-session notifications do not always arrive on iOS. No flexible session scheduling.
Who it is for
People who have not yet paid for Forest and understand the environmental mission, provided they accept the new subscription model.
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