Focusmate Reviews & Product Details

Focusmate is my new go-to app for days when I’m feeling a little off or unmotivated. Every user I’ve worked with has been encouraging, and I’ve met some really diverse and interesting people along the way. I also love having the option to choose between 25-, 50-, and 75-minute sessions.

The simplicity of the app is what makes it so powerful. It isn’t overly flashy, but the community is genuinely supportive. People help with onboarding and support one another, which makes getting started feel easy and seamless. The pricing is fair, and there’s a great free version too. Overall, this app works perfectly for what I need it to do—body-doubling encouragement right when I need it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My main frustration with the app is not with the app itself, but rather when other users do not show up for the session without canceling the session. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It works for me like nothing else!! Over the years I have tried every time management + productivity tip out there... after an ADHD diagnosis a year ago, it's starting to make sense why the traditional advice just doesn't do it for me consistently.

After the FIRST session on this platform I knew this was it for me!! The closest I've come to staying this on-track, in focused work sessions, is with Ritalin. And I'm not making any medical claims of course but this genuinely works BETTER for me than that. 👀

There's something about having to tell a total stranger whether you worked on what you said you would. Seeing their focused expression in a moment of my own boredom or desire to wiggle out of the rest of the time. It's gentle and positive accountability. I will keep using this app as long as they let me!!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A few times when I've booked at very odd times during quieter periods when fewer users are online (usually if I'm starting at a :15 or :45 after the hour time slot, and especially if I do so a minute or two after the session's already started) then I haven't gotten any match. But when I book in advance I think I've always been matched.

It's hard to think of anything else I dislike. The platform design is super simple, pleasant, and helps you use it without distractions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best part is easily getting put on screen with somebody to work together. It keeps you focused and makes it easy to get work done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only issues I've had is every once in a while your paired partner will miss. I also wish that the prompt to list what you are working on when scheduling your session were more obvious. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that it gives you a way to have accountability without needing to find someone you know to work or study with you. While it isn't a social hour it does all a little bit of connecting with people from all walks of life. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

You can't meet up with specific members if you enjoyed working with someone. Some of the rules about moving away from the video are kind of strange. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.