What's the best app to help me focus / remove distractions while working?

Question

I need something to help me get into a 'flow' state. Mac app would be ideal. Features like website blocking, etc.

Accepted Answer

This is the best! Nothing better than tough love haha

Answer

This is more of a tracker - it doesnt block stuff but I think its pretty slick for tracking. I use it :)

dimitar inchev · Answer

Definitely 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.

Maxim Ananov · Answer

That'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.

Craig Davison · Answer

Focus works well. It blocks distracting webpages at certain times and replaces them with meaningful quotes.

gerasim_sergey · Answer

Much more features (hides desktop icons, Dock and Menu bar)

Peter Hartree · Answer

I 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.

Jack Dweck · Answer

I don't know if I'd ever use this but it's pretty funny and can be helpful :)

Jason Crawford · Answer

Simple and pretty much just works

Martin Boeddeker · Answer

FindFocus 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.

Jason Crawford · Answer

Good, flexible Pomodoro app