What is Forest?
Forest helps you stay focused by planting virtual trees. When you want to focus, plant a tree and avoid using your phone. The tree grows as you stay off your device. Stop distractions, increase productivity, and do something good for yourself and nature.
Problem
Users struggle to maintain focus due to distractions and decreased productivity caused by phone usage
Solution
A mobile app that lets users plant virtual trees that grow only when users stay focused and avoid phone usage, combining gamified focus tracking with real-world environmental impact
Customers
Students, professionals, freelancers, and remote workers needing help minimizing digital distractions during study/work sessions
Unique Features
Combines personal productivity with real tree-planting initiatives via partnerships (users earn coins to plant real trees through organizations like Trees for the Future)
User Comments
Effectively gamifies focus sessions
Positive environmental impact motivates usage
Simple UI with satisfying progress visuals
Helps build better phone habits
Global tree-planting community aspect
Traction
Featured as App of the Day in 152 countries, 15k+ App Store reviews (4.9/5 rating), 500k+ real trees planted through partnerships, $500k+ lifetime revenue
Market Size
Global productivity apps market valued at $58.3 billion in 2023 (Grand View Research), with meditation/focus apps segment growing at 18.3% CAGR
