Forest

Forest is a focus timer that grows a virtual tree while you stay off your phone. Plant a seed, set a timer, and focus on your work: if you leave the app to check social media, the tree dies, but if you stay focused, it grows into your forest.

Key Features

Focus timer with a growing virtual tree
Gamified rewards and tree species
Real tree planting through partner organisations
Detailed focus statistics
Friends mode for focusing together
Apps for iOS and Android

Pricing

Plan	Price	Details
Forest	$3.99 one-time	Full focus timer app with virtual trees and forest; one-time purchase on iOS.

Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: No free plan — paid plans only.

Best for: students and anyone distracted by their phone while working.
Popular with: Students, Writers, Teachers

How it works

The gamified approach makes focus feel rewarding. You earn coins for completed sessions, unlock new tree species, and can plant real trees through Forest's partnership with a tree-planting organisation. Detailed statistics show your focus patterns over time.

Forest costs $3.99 as a one-time purchase on iOS, with a free version with ads on Android. It is a charming, effective choice for students and anyone who struggles with phone distraction while working.

Pros and Cons

✓ Pros

Charming and motivating
One-time purchase
Real trees planted
Simple to use

✗ Cons

Limited features beyond the timer
Android version has ads
No team features

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest free?

No — Forest has no free plan. $3.99 one-time

What is Forest best for?

students and anyone distracted by their phone while working.

What kind of tool is Forest?

Forest is a Productivity tool on VerlumoAI.

Key Features

Pricing

How it works

Pros and Cons

✓ Pros

✗ Cons

Frequently Asked Questions

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