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It works for people who want structure but bounce off aggressive productivity apps that feel like they are judging them.
cat. ProductivityFree LitePro $5
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FocusBubble
A focus timer for people who want rhythm, not guilt.
A softer Pomodoro app that keeps you moving without yelling at you.
FocusBubble is a native Mac app built for focus, pomodoro, timer, giving Apple Silicon and Intel Mac users a cleaner way to handle those jobs every day.
Why it tends to stick
Start with Lite, then upgrade only if it becomes part of your daily loop.
Lite arrives in your inbox · enter your email at checkout, $0, no card.
Fully local · the app sends nothing home · no telemetry, no analytics SDKs.
#focus#pomodoro#timer#bubble
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Lite stays free.
Pro is a one-time tip.
Custom rhythms, focus history, sound packs, and one-key deep work starts.
Tier 01Free forever
FocusBubble Lite
$0
No trial · No expiry · No nag
- Classic 25 / 5 pomodoro
- Edge-of-screen bubble UI
Email-gated · the .dmg arrives in your inbox right after.
Fully local · the app sends nothing home · no telemetry, no analytics SDKs.
Tier 02One-time · $5
FocusBubble Pro
$5
Buy once · Keep forever
Everything in Lite, plus:
- Custom intervals & rhythms (50/10, 90/20, etc.)
- Daily / weekly focus history
- Soundscape packs (rain, café, lo-fi)
- Do-Not-Disturb auto-toggle
- Hotkey to start a focus block from anywhere
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See the setup.
FocusBubble.app
Core search
focus · pomodoro · timer
Best-use moment
Built to make focus and pomodoro feel faster and more deliberate on a Mac you use every day.
Who it fits
It works for people who want structure but bounce off aggressive productivity apps that feel like they are judging them.
Search intent
This page is tuned for people looking for FocusBubble for Mac, focus, pomodoro, timer, bubble, and lightweight macOS productivity apps.
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“FocusBubble runs a quiet pomodoro timer along the edge of your screen, calm bubbles while you focus, playful bouncing during breaks. It is hard to ignore, easy to live with, and much nicer than a timer that feels like a scolding teacher.”
— FocusBubble team
/// FocusBubble · in the wild
People use it like this.
Not fake reviews, just a cleaner read on why this app tends to stick with the people it was made for.
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During exam weeks or deep work sessions, the bubble rhythm feels more like a gentle pace setter than a strict timer.
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The visual softness is the point, it makes focus easier to return to after a break.
/// FocusBubble · what's new
Changelog.
- v1.0.0new
- Initial release. Hello, MacBook.
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Try FocusBubble Lite. Stay if you love it.
Free Lite, no trial timer. Pro is a one-time tip.
Lite arrives in your inbox · enter your email at checkout, $0, no card.
Fully local · the app sends nothing home · no telemetry, no analytics SDKs.