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Focen vs TapNoise

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Focen compared with TapNoise
DetailFocen logo FocenTapNoise logo TapNoise
What it doesAutomated focus app that starts sessions by itself and blocks distractions Satisfying keyboard sounds for your Mac with Tappy, a desktop buddy
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Pricing modelFree trial Paid
Pricing7-day free trial, then $2.88/week ($149.99/year, save 37%) or $19.99/month billed in USD Solo: US$14.99 for 1 Mac (launch price US$5.99 for first 500 licenses); Duo: US$20.99 for 2 Macs (launch price US$7.99 for first 500 licenses). One-time payment with 7-day money-back guarantee.
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
  • Clean Mode for safe keyboard cleaning
  • Knock commands for music control and screen locking
  • Guard Mode with theft alarm and charger detection
  • Agent Sounds for Claude Code, Cursor and Codex
  • Song Mode to play melodies while typing
  • Real-time typing speed and daily streak tracking
  • Automatic silence during calls and meetings
  • Break buddy reminders to prevent typing strain
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
  • Detects key pressure through motion sensor for responsive volume
  • One-time purchase with all features and updates included forever
  • Responsive desktop companion that reacts to typing and system events
  • Works with AI coding agents to notify when tasks complete
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)10 +1 (up) since last check15 −4 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)17
Citation Flow (Majestic)1323
Referring domains (Majestic)520

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