Forest

Web · Android · iPhone · Extension

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Forest is ranked #10 of 42 in study timer apps on Freedom251. It runs on Android, Browser extension, iOS, Web. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered.

Forest plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free Core focus features · occasional ads · one Time Guard app/site · one Mindful Space soundscape forestapp.cc · 5 Oct 2026

Pro (existing users only) Not published No longer available for purchase; existing Pro status does not expire. Existing users retain Pro status; feature availability may vary by app version, platform, and system support. forestapp.cc · 5 Oct 2026

Plus Not published Pricing varies by region and platform; check the App Store or Google Play for the current local price. Custom app allowlists · multiple scheduled apps/sites · Focus Analytics · all Mindful Space soundscapes · 3× coin boost forestapp.cc · 5 Oct 2026

Compared on study timer apps

Free plan: Yes
Auto-start breaks: Yes
Focus statistics: Yes
Platform coverage: cross-platform

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The record

What it does: Forest is a focus timer where a virtual tree grows during a focus session and dies if the user leaves or breaks the session.
App blocking: Deep Focus blocks or redirects attempts to open other apps during a session, and is available on the free tier.
Scheduled blocking: Time Guard schedules recurring app or site blocks, with the free tier limited to one app or site and Plus supporting multiple.
Group focus: Plant Together synchronizes a focus session among friends, and the group’s trees die if anyone gives up.
Rest features: Mindful Space offers guided breathing and soundscapes, with one soundscape on Free and the full library on Plus.
Analytics: Focus Analytics reports focus patterns and hours by day, week, or month, and Plus adds analytics and custom tags.
Real tree planting: Forest partners with Trees for the Future, and says focus-earned coins can fund real trees, up to five per account on eligible plans.
Offline use: The timer, tree growth, and local focus data work offline, while features including group focus, challenges, the shop, seasonal events, and real-tree planting need internet.
Platforms and sync: Forest says it works on iPhone, iPad, Android, and as a Chrome or Firefox browser extension, with account and focus history syncing across platforms.
Privacy: Forest says session data is stored with the account and is not sold to third parties.
Support: The site lists [email protected] as its contact email.
Who it is for: Forest describes use cases including studying, focused work, and digital detox, and says it is a behavioral tool rather than a medical treatment for ADHD.
Founded: 2014
Headquarters: Taichung, Taiwan
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Study Timer Apps in 2026#10 of 42
Best Pomodoro Timer Apps in 2026#5 of 28

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Sources

forestapp.cc· checked 5 Oct 2026