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Focen vs Pinwork

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Focen compared with Pinwork
DetailFocen logo FocenPinwork logo Pinwork
What it doesAutomated focus app that starts sessions by itself and blocks distractions Private to-do app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch with no account, no servers, and no tracking
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given PL
Pricing modelFree trial Freemium
Pricing7-day free trial, then $2.88/week ($149.99/year, save 37%) or $19.99/month billed in USD Monthly $4.99 with 7-day free trial, Yearly $34.99 with 7-day free trial, Lifetime $79.99 one-time purchase. All plans cover iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.
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
  • Natural language task capture from plain text
  • Apple Pencil handwriting to text conversion
  • Voice dictation for task entry
  • Siri Shortcuts and AppleScript automation
  • Apple Calendar integration with two-way sync
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Focus session timer with Live Activity controls
  • Apple Watch app with complications
  • Local storage with private iCloud sync
  • Offline functionality with local task storage
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
  • No account required—uses your existing Apple ID for sync
  • One purchase covers all Apple devices: iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch
  • Private by design with no Pinwork servers or task tracking
  • Native macOS app, not a port or web wrapper
  • Deep Apple ecosystem integration with 11 Shortcuts actions and 20 AppleScript commands
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 check8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)12
Citation Flow (Majestic)1321
Referring domains (Majestic)521

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