Productivity App

Focus Shield

A feature-rich macOS menu bar app for productivity

Block distractions, structure your days, see where your time is really going — so you can focus on what matters most.

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macOS 14 and later • Runs locally • Menu bar app

App Limits

Set time limits for any app. Only allow during certain hours and on certain days.

App Goals

Need to motivate yourself to spend more time in writing or editing apps? Set usage goals for certain apps to encourage work or creativity. Track goal streaks in your Dashboard.

Routines

Create routines to block certain apps or your entire Mac on a schedule—unlock by checking off tasks. Trigger automatically every day, only on certain days, or manually.

Deep Work Mode

Lock in on a project by instantly blocking every app except the one you’re currently in. Add other apps to the allow list if you need to switch between more than one.

Pomodoro Mode

Start a Pomodoro timer in your menu bar for focused work sessions. Use the default 25 minute work / 5 minute break schedule, or set your own. Block selected apps during work time, or everything during breaks.

Screen Time Charts

See exactly where your time is going with advanced charts. Switch between donut and bar charts, weekly and daily views, and category and app views. Week In Review shows insights from the past week.

Custom Notifications

Create custom notifications that trigger based on app usage or total screen time. Schedule to appear only on certain days or within certain hours.

CUSTOMIZATION

You’re in control

01

Visual Customization

Make Focus Shield yours with a wide variety of visual customization options.

Switch interface fonts
Enable or disable glow effects
Show or hide Dashboard elements
Set custom colors for apps in Charts

02

Total Privacy

Focus Shield runs locally on your Mac, meaning no one has access to your data but you.

Set expiration date for usage logs (or set to keep forever)
Export or import usage logs

03

Message Customization

Use your own words, or leave defaults.

Blocking overlay messages
Challenge messages
Motivational quotes (optionally shown on blocking overlays)

04

Enforcement Levels

Set strictness levels for app limits, changing settings, and quitting Focus Shield.

Require math problem
Enable or disable 1-minute allowances after blocking begins
“Block for today” nuclear option (no overriding)

PRICING

One price.
No subscriptions.

^$20

App limits, tracking, and goals
Unlimited custom routines
Deep Work mode
Pomodoro mode
Screen time charts
Unlimited custom notifications
Full customization

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FAQ

Common questions

How can I start using the app after purchasing?

You’ll receive an email immediately after purchase with a download link. Download the .DMG file, open it, and drag Focus Shield to your Applications folder. Launch the app, and you’ll see the Focus Shield icon appear in your Mac’s menu bar—click it to access your Dashboard and all settings.

You may need to grant Accessibility permissions for the app to work.

Can I use the app on mutiple devices?

Yes, you can use the app on up to 2 Macs simultaneously. Since it runs locally, separate installs won’t share settings or usage logs.

How is this better than Apple’s Screen Time feature?

Apple’s built-in Screen Time functionality is… how should I put this… totally lackluster. Unreliable, unintuitive, easy to bypass, and lacking crucial features like advanced limit scheduling. Focus Shield does everything Screen Time should do, and much more.

Is there a refund policy?

Yes! If you’re not happy with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 14 days of purchase.

Time is yours
to seize.

Stop losing time to distraction. Get the app, get focused, and create what matters.

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