Forest: Focus for Productivity App Reviews

The possibility of a dead forest completely scares me to be productive

I tell my friends "Im growing a tree" when Im using forest to study. This sets the expectations that I will not be responsive for 30m. Great idea and execution. Update: The new Big Forest is exactly what Ive been wanting. Allows tracking at a glance.

Should not be $1.99.

Forest made a huge difference in my life. I always had problems focusing on tasks but now I feel Ive done so many things because I simply want my forest to be full of trees! Might sound strange but it really works. Im reading more often, working on my projects constantly and just spending more time away from my phone which had a huge impact on my productivity. Thanks a lot

Really does keep me focused! Whether Im practicing piano, doing homework, or writing fanfiction, Forest is great and engages me with the motive of growing my trees. Now, I actually want to do homework so I can rack up some more minutes!

I love this app. When I use it (which Ill admit Im not super consistent but thats on me, not the app) I get so much more done! I really enjoy the graphics and planting a tree while working is pretty gratifying. My favorite is the Cherry Tree (or at least I think thats the English/American term for it). Im also super glad theyve included a break option. You have to choose the time yourself but it stays there once you do, so its not bad. The Achievements are a fantastic new feature! Im currently focused on getting at least that 3 Day Total Time Achievement if not the 7-Day Streak. Not to mention, you can help plant real-life trees in certain areas of the globe... Thats pretty awesome! Wow I rambled... Sorry. But you wont be sorry for getting this app!

Cute way to track how much work Ive done and to remind me to not use my phone. Sometimes while working I pick up my phone and unlock but then I see the tree and refocus.

I love the fact I can save up to plant a real tree. Creating new habits and changing the planet too!

But, only available in english. It would be great to translate it, since there is roughly not a lot of sentences.

VJA

Very nice app, I just wish there would be more trees that you can unlock with coins or someting and maby like a few fun items :)

Really a great app, I use it daily ! Helps me stay focused and its very rewarding to see all your little trees after a good days work ! I would like some more trees though ...

It helps me to focus on my studies. I dont want ugly trees on my forest! :p

Simply adorable and effective.

It is amazing! Ill give you five stars after I get it to iPad resolution.

Simple and effective time-management tool, with great motivation features such as purchasing new tree avatars and planting real trees. An amazing concept and very well implemented. Now made even better by adding break times, which allow for use with the Pomodoro technique.

Please add more stuff to buy with the coins, to make people stay motivated. Extra trees, bigger forests, powerups etc...

It depends. If youre that kind of person that expects full comfort that will, I dont know, lock you out of your phone, then no. It *will* make you uncomfortable. It *will* not stop your urge. But it appeals to your common sense. Get on the phone? Hell yeah. Get on the phone while the app is running? You see the tree, growing up nicely and cleanly, and its just sad to close the app at that point. You dont. It keeps me focused. Only downside: I need to keep my iPhone on a charger to not forget about the app (constant on). Thats not the developers fault. 5/5 Perfect

Great app and really powerful for overcoming distractions! I REALLY want this real tree planting thing as soon as possible. This Idea is Genius!!

You cant imagine how productive I got with this app. Well, the first few times using it, I found it reall awesome to watch the trees grow, but the phrases "concentrate!" & stuff, reminded me that I actually had to study, haha. I also love the fact that there are new trees available. I love the cherry tree, I will forever study and plant cherry trees, haha. The app is totally worth buying, I love it. Its so simple, yet so effective. I really always wait with answering because I dont want to kill my tree, so I study and wait, till the time is up & work pretty hard :)