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Forest

Grow a virtual tree while you stay off your phone.

Pay onceiPhoneAndroid

Our verdict

A playful focus timer that works especially well for students. Leave the app and your tree dies.

Good

Playful and motivating
Plants real trees via partners
Pay once on iPhone

Not so good

Phone only
Easy to ignore if you want to

Best for

people who hate subscriptionsstudentspeople who get distracted

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