FocusRoom is a calming, ADHD-friendly focus app that turns your work into guided space missions. Instead of overwhelming to-do lists, you choose one task and enter a distraction-free “focus universe.” Stay consistent, reduce burnout, track your progress, and build real focus habits with immersive missions, task management, streaks, and soothing space ambience.
🎉 Hey everyone! I finally launched the thing that was supposed to cure my inability to NOT check my phone every 4 minutes 👋😂
So… I built FocusRoom because my brain apparently runs on a mix of ADHD tendencies, random dopamine cravings, and the magical ability to open Instagram without even realizing I touched my phone.
I tried every “productivity” app out there — some were so intense they made me feel like I was joining the military… others had so many features I needed a tutorial just to start a timer.
I just wanted something calm. Something simple. Something that didn’t yell at me or congratulate me like I had just won the Olympics for studying 20 minutes.
So I built FocusRoom.
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@riadjoul how do you see FocusRoom evolving for people with ADHD tendencies?
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Hi, Masum! 👋
A bunch of people using FocusRoom deal with ADHD-style distractibility, so that’s a huge part of where I’m taking the app.
I'm eager to include things like: "Jump into focus" with a single tap missions for days when you're not feeling motivated
Short, guided sessions when your brain is bouncing everywhere Supportive break pacing that keeps momentum without pressure Various "brain modes" include low-energy mode, deep sessions, and rapid bursts.
Light gamification to show your progress (achievements, win milestones, streak highlights, etc.) A graphic "progress map" that highlights your areas of concentration and accomplishments Nothing overwhelming just small boosts that make focusing feel fun. I would really love to hear any ideas you may have from your own workflow.
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This is painfully relatable. A lot of productivity apps add more stress than they remove. Calm and simple feels like the right direction.
I actually really like the way this is designed. Going to give it a try and report back! How did you end up with Space vs say like a Waterfall or jungle? (I'm glad you ended up in space btw).
Could be fun to be attacked by a Tie Fighter or something when "break time" comes haha. Congrats on the launch!
@gabe thank you. I am really happy the design clicks with you. 🚀
I picked the space theme because I wanted those focus sessions to come off like a real mission. It stays calm and minimal. But it still builds in that sense of moving ahead step by step.
A jungle or waterfall setup just felt too much like pure downtime. Space pulls you into that focused zone without piling on any real pressure.
I really like your thought about adding more interactive bits for break times. That is something I definitely want to dig into more.
Thanks for giving it a go. I would love to get your take on how it actually feels. 👋🚀
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Man, I just wish FocusRoom is made available for Android users too!
@ashok_nayak I hear you! 🙏🔥
Android is definitely in the plans so many people have asked today that it’s officially been bumped way up the list.
its true that we have been focusing on getting the best version of iOS, but Android is 100% coming.
Thanks for the push it really helps me decide what to build next! 🚀
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Congrats on the launch! Love how you leaned into simplicity instead of adding more noise to the productivity space. Are you thinking about adding any gentle customization options over time?
@vik_sh Thanks! Really appreciate that, keeping things simple is the whole mission.
And yes, light customization is definitely coming. Nothing that adds clutter, but things like theme variations, small ambient tweaks and mission-style options without breaking the calm vibe.
If you have any specific ideas in mind, I’m all ears! 🚀
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Congrats on the launch! As someone who gets overwhelmed easily, I really appreciate the ADHD-focused approach - it's rare to see.
One small thought: your current headline is good, but 'Your Brain Isn't Broken. Your Tools Are.' might resonate even more. So many productivity apps are ironically complicated and overwhelming. Yours clearly isn't.
@angela_nartey Thanks for this helpful message. That headline suggestion is actually really good and definitely closer to what FocusRoom is trying to communicate. You’re right about a lot of productivity tools overcomplicating things.
Glad the ADHD-friendly angle stands out. Appreciate you taking the time to share this! 🚀
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@riadjoul happy to help! It's clear you really understand your audience - that makes all the difference.
Hope the launch has been going well?
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Cool idea! When I need to concentrate, I just turn off my phone, messengers, start working on only one task, and put on headphones so that no one can distract me even offline. But it’s very hard!
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🎉 Hey everyone! I finally launched the thing that was supposed to cure my inability to NOT check my phone every 4 minutes 👋😂
So… I built FocusRoom because my brain apparently runs on a mix of ADHD tendencies, random dopamine cravings, and the magical ability to open Instagram without even realizing I touched my phone.
I tried every “productivity” app out there —
some were so intense they made me feel like I was joining the military…
others had so many features I needed a tutorial just to start a timer.
I just wanted something calm.
Something simple.
Something that didn’t yell at me or congratulate me like I had just won the Olympics for studying 20 minutes.
So I built FocusRoom.
@riadjoul how do you see FocusRoom evolving for people with ADHD tendencies?
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This is painfully relatable. A lot of productivity apps add more stress than they remove. Calm and simple feels like the right direction.
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I actually really like the way this is designed. Going to give it a try and report back! How did you end up with Space vs say like a Waterfall or jungle? (I'm glad you ended up in space btw).
Could be fun to be attacked by a Tie Fighter or something when "break time" comes haha. Congrats on the launch!
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Congrats on the launch! Love how you leaned into simplicity instead of adding more noise to the productivity space. Are you thinking about adding any gentle customization options over time?
FocusRoom
@vik_sh Thanks! Really appreciate that, keeping things simple is the whole mission.
And yes, light customization is definitely coming. Nothing that adds clutter, but things like theme variations, small ambient tweaks and mission-style options without breaking the calm vibe.
If you have any specific ideas in mind, I’m all ears! 🚀
Congrats on the launch! As someone who gets overwhelmed easily, I really appreciate the ADHD-focused approach - it's rare to see.
One small thought: your current headline is good, but 'Your Brain Isn't Broken. Your Tools Are.' might resonate even more. So many productivity apps are ironically complicated and overwhelming. Yours clearly isn't.
Excited to see where this goes! 🎉"
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@angela_nartey Thanks for this helpful message. That headline suggestion is actually really good and definitely closer to what FocusRoom is trying to communicate. You’re right about a lot of productivity tools overcomplicating things.
Glad the ADHD-friendly angle stands out. Appreciate you taking the time to share this! 🚀
@riadjoul happy to help! It's clear you really understand your audience - that makes all the difference.
Hope the launch has been going well?
Cool idea! When I need to concentrate, I just turn off my phone, messengers, start working on only one task, and put on headphones so that no one can distract me even offline. But it’s very hard!
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@mykyta_semenov_
Totally get that, staying focused offline is way harder than it sounds 😅
I’m actually adding an in-app feature to block distracting apps soon, so you won’t have to turn your whole phone off.
Thanks for checking it out! 🚀