What's the best app to help me focus / remove distractions while working?
- Ben Tossell29newCo · WrittenThis is more of a tracker - it doesnt block stuff but I think its pretty slick for tracking. I use it :)
- dimitar inchevTeam Coworkies & StartupBerlin.co · WrittenDefinitely Noisli is the app that save me from all the distractions by a easy ambient sound mix & match. As weird as it might sound I use rain, fire & airplane propellers. Great sound combo! They have web, chrome add-on, iOS and Android version.
- Dima MorozDigital Marketer
When I first found this through Chrome extensions store, I did not expect Noisli to have such a big impact on my focus and productivity. From now on, I take it with me to every office I move and every computer I use. Noisli is a must-have for an open office and helps you stay sane even when the world around is crushing down.
- Maisha L. CannonTechnology enthusiast.
Ambient noise increases productivity! What better way to supercharge your day.
- Craig Davison5Student · WrittenFocus works well. It blocks distracting webpages at certain times and replaces them with meaningful quotes.
- Joe CotelleseFounder, Sharey (www.getsharey.com)
Focus is a Mac app that sits in your tool bar and helps you stay on task. Couple of killer features are the ability to schedule blocks of work time and to create custom prompts that you see when you attempt to surf the web.
- Maxim AnanovDistraction Dimmer • HazeOver.com · WrittenMaxim Ananov made this productThat's exactly why I made this, but it does not block websites. On the plus side it means you need no additional setup. Launch it and work.
- Ua VandercarOwner & Digital Creative at Typewheel
This has been a standard app on my machine. It is one of those utilities that does its work day in and day out making my experience a much more pleasant one. I have wrestled from time to time with how strong to set the opaqueness of my Haze in order to give me a good workspace. I have also not toyed much with changing the color of the haze, but expect this could make for a fresh workspace, if needed.
- gerasim_sergeyCEO MacPlus Software, www.noteifyapp.com
There are several free competitors: Doodim, Hocus Focus, Backdrop, and Isolator, DeskCover.
Copypast - the author took the idea from Izolator or from other free alternatives that appeared earlier and implemented HazeOver
- Jack Dweck20Product Manager at Unroll.Me · WrittenI don't know if I'd ever use this but it's pretty funny and can be helpful :)
- Jason CrawfordChopping wood, carrying water · WrittenSimple and pretty much just works
- Martin BoeddekerFounder, FindFocus.net · WrittenMartin Boeddeker made this productFindFocus is the only app that supports multiple profiles running at the same time & and different unlocking modes. (e.g. you can unlock your email while Facebook & PH stay blocked) I am the creator of FindFocus and build the app for exactly the purpose of getting into flow and creating deep work habits. I tried all other apps but was always unsatisfied with their limitations & therefore decided to create my own app.
- gerasim_sergeyCEO MacPlus Software, www.noteifyapp.com · WrittenUse the color, system wallpaper or your own picture as a cover that will hide the desktop or isolate the active window. You can also adjust background transparency settings.
- 1UnDistracted - Control yourself, stay focused and productive!
Self Control, stay focused and productive.
gerasim_sergeyCEO MacPlus Software, www.noteifyapp.com · Writtengerasim_sergey made this productMuch more features (hides desktop icons, Dock and Menu bar) - Peter Hartree made this productI made a Chrome extension called Inbox When Ready to help people protect their focus and cultivate a better email workflow. The extension hides your inbox by default so you can compose messages without getting distracted. It also has some features to help you break the habit of compulsively checking your inbox.
