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Focen vs ColorPause

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Focen compared with ColorPause
DetailFocen logo FocenColorPause logo ColorPause
What it doesAutomated focus app that starts sessions by itself and blocks distractions Break the scroll habit by turning distracting websites and apps gray once you reach your limits.
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree trial Paid
Pricing7-day free trial, then $2.88/week ($149.99/year, save 37%) or $19.99/month billed in USD 1 Mac: $39 one time ($29 until November 10). 3 Macs: $59 one time ($49 until November 10). 5 Macs: $69 one time ($59 until November 10). All plans include 12 months of updates. Free 14-day trial with no card required.
Key features
  • Automatic session start after 5 minutes of active work
  • AI classifies new sites in real time
  • Blocks distracting tabs with warning first
  • Learns from past sessions to predict work duration
  • iPhone app syncs sessions across devices
  • Breathing room before blocking distraction
  • Session history and focus statistics
  • Three focus modes: Strict, Balanced, Lenient
  • Private, local-first architecture
  • Minutes or opens limits per hour or per day
  • Active hours scheduling
  • Chosen days configuration
  • Days off exclusions
  • Last 7 days analytics
  • Works with multiple displays
  • Menu bar access
  • No browser extension required
  • Supports Mac apps and web apps
  • Keep gray or show in color options
What makes it different
  • Starts automatically without manual setup or timer management
  • AI learns distraction patterns instead of using static blocklists
  • Gives brief warning before blocking, not instant hard blocks
  • Syncs focus sessions to iPhone to prevent device switching
  • Local-first privacy with no page content tracking
  • Takes color away instead of locking you out, letting interest fade naturally
  • Only the window over its limit turns gray, rest of screen stays in color
  • Works without browser extension in Chrome and Safari
  • No account, no analytics, complete privacy
  • Research-backed approach showing 50 minutes daily reduction
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)10 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)10
Citation Flow (Majestic)1312
Referring domains (Majestic)51

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