Focus CEO - Screen Time Control
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Focus CEO - Screen Time Control
Grow your virtual empire through focus.
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Problem
Users struggle to maintain consistent focus with traditional screen time control apps, which lack real-time incentives and feel monotonous, leading to reduced productivity and discipline.
Solution
A gamified focus timer app where users earn virtual money during distraction-free work sessions to build and upgrade an in-app business empire. Example: Focus for 25 minutes to generate $100 virtual currency to expand your virtual company.
Customers
Entrepreneurs, remote workers, freelancers, and students aged 18-35 seeking structured productivity tools with gamified motivation.
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Unique Features
Real-time virtual income linked to uninterrupted focus sessions and in-app business progression that resets upon app distraction.
User Comments
Makes focus sessions addictive through virtual rewards
Helps break phone addiction effectively
Business-building feature adds long-term motivation
More engaging than regular Pomodoro apps
Lack of cross-device sync is a downside
Traction
Launched in Q3 2023 with 10,000+ downloads, featured on ProductHunt's Top 20 Productivity Apps of October 2023. 4.7/5 rating with 100+ reviews. $15k MRR from premium subscriptions.
Market Size
The global productivity apps market was valued at $48.5 billion in 2023 (Statista), with screen time management tools growing at 19% CAGR.
Win 10 minutes: Focus Timer
Focus for 10min and build your Roman Empire
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Problem
Users struggle to focus for long periods, leading to procrastination and reduced productivity. Traditional methods like Pomodoro (25-minute sessions) may feel overwhelming or unsustainable for some.
Solution
A mobile app that enables users to focus in short, 10-minute intervals with app-blocking features. Users can start a 10-minute session, block distractions, take 1-2 minute breaks, track progress, and share stats.
Customers
Remote workers, freelancers, and students seeking manageable productivity intervals. Demographics: aged 18-45, tech-savvy, prone to distractions from social media or multitasking.
Unique Features
Unique 10-minute focus intervals (shorter than standard Pomodoro), progress-sharing for accountability, and a minimalist interface designed to reduce friction.
User Comments
Helps overcome procrastination
Short sessions feel achievable
App-blocking is critical
Stats motivate consistency
Simple but effective design
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes, 1k+ active users. Founder has 1.2k followers on X. Free with optional premium features; early-stage traction, no disclosed revenue.
Market Size
The global time management software market is valued at $2.5 billion in 2024 (Statista). Productivity apps grew 30% YoY, with 200M+ active users worldwide.
Problem
Students struggle to stay focused during lectures, meetings, or study sessions due to background noise and visual clutter, leading to wandering thoughts and reduced attention span.
Solution
A mobile app that uses a simple moving red dot to train the brain to ignore distractions. Users follow the dot’s movement to anchor their focus, improving concentration over time (e.g., minimalist interface, cognitive science-backed design).
Customers
College and school students needing to improve focus during lectures, and professionals attending long meetings.
Unique Features
Visual anchoring via a red dot, minimalist design, cognitive science-based approach to reduce mental clutter.
User Comments
Helps maintain attention during boring lectures
Reduces mind-wandering effectively
Simple but surprisingly useful
Improves study session productivity
Backed by credible science.
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes and positive reviews. Founder active on X with 1.2K followers. No disclosed revenue or user count.
Market Size
The global productivity apps market is projected to reach $96.36 billion by 2024 (Statista). Cognitive training tools, a niche segment, are growing rapidly.
Problem
Users struggle to maintain focus using traditional timers or complex productivity apps with complex features and distractions that hinder productivity.
Solution
A minimal timer app that eliminates distractions by offering essential features like customizable focus intervals, session tracking, and ambient sounds for deep work.
Customers
Professionals, students, and remote workers seeking a distraction-free tool to enhance concentration during tasks.
Unique Features
Simplified interface with no ads, integrations (e.g., calendars), or social features; emphasis on session quality over metrics.
User Comments
Intuitive and calming design
Improves daily productivity
Lightweight compared to competitors
No unnecessary distractions
Customizable intervals
Traction
Launched on Product Hunt with 600+ upvotes and 150+ reviews; 50k+ downloads since release (web/mobile).
Market Size
The global productivity app market is projected to reach $58.3 billion by 2028 (Grand View Research, 2023).
Problem
Users struggle to stay motivated to run consistently using traditional fitness apps, which lack engaging incentives and visual progress tracking.
Solution
A gamified running app where users earn virtual plants, flowers, and trees for each run, turning fitness progress into a visually rewarding garden.
Customers
Casual runners, fitness enthusiasts, and marathon trainers seeking motivation through playful elements; demographics include ages 18-45, tech-savvy individuals who enjoy gamification.
Unique Features
Virtual garden that grows dynamically with user activity, blending exercise tracking with a nurturing gameplay loop.
User Comments
Makes running fun and addictive
Visual garden progress keeps me accountable
Perfect for gamification lovers
Helps beginners stay consistent
Unique blend of fitness and gaming
Traction
Launched in 2023, featured on ProductHunt (400+ upvotes), no disclosed revenue/user numbers; founder @RunAndGrowApp has 1.2K followers on X.
Market Size
The global fitness app market is projected to reach $120.7 billion by 2030 (Grand View Research, 2023).
Focusing Timer
focusing timer for full focus
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Problem
Users struggle to maintain focus, productivity, and relaxation during work or study sessions.
Drawbacks: Lack of a structured system to manage time effectively, leading to distractions and decreased productivity.
Solution
A timer app specifically designed to help users enhance focus, meditation, and relaxation experiences.
Core features: Offers a structured timing system to assist users in managing their time effectively, improving focus and productivity.
Customers
Professionals, students, and individuals seeking to boost their focus, productivity, and relaxation during work or study sessions.
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Unique Features
Specialized focus timer functionality tailored for enhancing concentration and relaxation.
Structured timer system to keep users on track and improve productivity.
Promotes mindfulness and stress reduction through dedicated timing sessions.
User Comments
Simple and effective tool for boosting concentration.
Great for enhancing productivity and managing study sessions.
Helped me stay focused and relaxed during work hours.
Intuitive interface and customizable settings are very user-friendly.
Highly recommended for anyone looking to improve focus and decrease distractions.
Traction
Over 10k downloads within the first month of launch.
Positive user reviews and ratings averaging 4.5 stars on app stores.
Featured in top productivity app lists on various platforms.
Market Size
$76.2 billion global market size for productivity and focus enhancement tools in 2021.
Growing demand for focus and productivity apps due to increased remote work and digital distractions.
Time To Focus
Chrome extension for focus, discipline, and productivity.
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Problem
Users struggle to avoid digital distractions and track productivity while relying on manual self-control or basic website blockers that lack goal-setting and progress monitoring.
Solution
A Chrome extension that blocks distracting websites, sets focus goals, and tracks productive time. Users can block specific sites during work sessions, define daily focus targets, and view time-spent analytics.
Customers
Remote workers, students, freelancers, and professionals needing uninterrupted workflow management. Demographics: aged 18-45, tech-savvy individuals working/studying online.
Unique Features
Combines site blocking with visual progress tracking (goal completion bars) and session history insights. Automatically blocks pre-defined distracting domains across all Chrome tabs.
User Comments
Simplifies staying focused during work hours
Motivates through daily goal achievements
Reduces procrastination effectively
Easy to customize block lists
Detailed time reports help optimize routines
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt in 2024 with 600+ upvotes. Active user base estimated at 8k-10k (based on Chrome Web Store extrapolation). Free tier available; premium plans at $4/month.
Market Size
Global workforce productivity software market valued at $58.9 billion in 2023 (Grand View Research), with distraction-blocking tools capturing 12-15% niche share.
Best Focus
Simplifying Focus. Say NO to Procrastination.
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Problem
Users struggle with procrastination and distraction due to complex productivity tools that overwhelm rather than aid focus.
Solution
A minimalist productivity tool designed to simplify focus through a clutter-free interface, timed focus sessions, and essential task management features (e.g., Pomodoro timer, task lists).
Customers
Professionals, students, and remote workers seeking a straightforward solution to avoid distractions and improve productivity.
Unique Features
Prioritizes simplicity over feature overload, offering a free, distraction-free environment with core focus-enhancing tools.
User Comments
Easy to use and effective for staying focused
Reduces procrastination with minimal setup
Perfect for short work sprints
Free alternative to bloated apps
Clean design enhances concentration
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes and 120+ reviews, positioned as a free alternative to premium productivity tools.
Market Size
The global productivity software market is projected to reach $96 billion by 2032, driven by demand for remote work and focus solutions.
Design Grow
Design Grow, UI/UX, Graphic design
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Problem
Users need conversion-focused designs for marketing but rely on freelancers or agencies, which are time-consuming, inconsistent in quality, and lack integrated marketing expertise.
Solution
A design subscription service offering on-demand, conversion-optimized designs (e.g., social media graphics, landing pages) created by teams combining marketing and design expertise.
Customers
Marketing managers, startup founders, and e-commerce business owners needing high-quality, marketing-aligned designs regularly.
Unique Features
Designs are validated for conversion metrics, not just aesthetics, with iterative improvements based on performance data.
User Comments
Saves time vs. freelancers
Boosted landing page conversions
Consistent brand visuals
Responsive design team
Cost-effective for volume
Traction
Launched in 2025, 500+ subscribers (exact MRR unspecified), featured on ProductHunt with 1k+ upvotes.
Market Size
The global graphic design market is projected to reach $45.6 billion by 2027 (Statista, 2023).
Focus Rings
Pomodoro for deep work that will help you focus
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Problem
Users often struggle to maintain focus and productivity over extended periods, leading to incomplete tasks and decreased efficiency. maintain focus and productivity
Solution
A mobile app utilizing the Pomodoro technique to facilitate deep work and improve user productivity. By aiming to complete as many focus rings as possible, users are encouraged to achieve their master focus. utilizing the Pomodoro technique to facilitate deep work
Customers
Freelancers, students, professionals, and anyone seeking to enhance their focusing abilities and productivity during work or studies. Freelancers, students, professionals
Unique Features
Integration of the Pomodoro technique with a unique focus rings system to visually track progress and maintain motivation.
User Comments
Helps significantly in maintaining focus during work hours.
The focus rings provide a satisfying sense of achievement.
Great for breaking down work into manageable segments.
Visually appealing and easy to use.
Improves productivity by reducing distractions.
Traction
Specific traction information such as number of users or revenue is not available from the provided sources.
Market Size
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