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Focen vs Quilt

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Focen compared with Quilt
DetailFocen logo FocenQuilt logo Quilt
What it doesAutomated focus app that starts sessions by itself and blocks distractions Automatic window manager for Mac that arranges windows in tiles
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
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 $4.99 one-time purchase (launch price until 30 November 2026, then $9.99). One Mac license included. Separate licenses available for additional Macs. No subscription, no monthly fees.
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
  • Grid, Columns, Rows, and Side layouts
  • Automatic window placement and gap filling
  • Multi-monitor support with independent layouts
  • Focus mode and Dim mode
  • Window stacking when screen is full
  • Floating apps that ignore tiling
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • App-specific minimum size handling
  • Clean screen mode for presentations
  • Window switcher grouped by screen
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
  • Automatic arrangement requires no manual window management
  • One-time purchase with no subscription fees
  • Configured through settings window, not config file
  • Privacy-focused: only needs Accessibility permission, reads no window content
  • 48-hour free trial with no card or account required
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)15
Citation Flow (Majestic)139
Referring domains (Majestic)52

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