Anuj Gupta

Anuj Gupta

Founder - Focus launcher

About

Building products that help people spend less time on their phones and more time on what matters. Currently building Focus Launcher for Android. Always shipping, learning, and listening to user feedback.

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Maker History

  • Focus Launcher
    Focus LauncherThe launcher that helps you search less and focus more.
    Jun 2026
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    Joined Product HuntJune 29th, 2026

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Focus Launcher – Make Your Phone Boring Again.

Hi Product Hunt

I'm excited to share Focus Launcher, a minimalist Android launcher built for people who want to spend less time on their phones without sacrificing convenience.

Like many people, I realized I wasn't picking up my phone with an intention anymore. I'd unlock it to check one thing and end up scrolling for 20 minutes.

I tried a lot of minimalist launchers, but most of them felt either too restrictive or too plain. I wanted something that encouraged focus while still feeling fast and enjoyable to use.

Why do smartphone launchers still optimize for customization instead of productivity?

I've been building an Android launcher over the past year, and one thing surprised me.

Most launchers compete on themes, widgets, animations, and customization. But when I talked to users, the biggest complaint wasn't "I want more customization" it was "I get distracted every time I unlock my phone."

If you could redesign the Android home screen from scratch today, what would you optimize for?

  • Speed?

  • Focus?

  • AI?

  • Customization?

  • Something else?

2mo ago

Focus Launcher - The launcher that helps you search less and focus more.

Focus Launcher reimagines the Android home screen by removing distractions instead of adding more features. Unlike traditional launchers that focus on customization, Focus Launcher is built for productivity. It combines lightning-fast app search, a distraction-free interface, built-in task management, focus sessions, and smart app organization to help you get things done faster.
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