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Engross vs Forest
Both stand on study timer apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac
Engross brings timing, planning, reminders and focus reporting into one app, with distraction blocking on Google Play. It has a free option, while Premium pricing is listed as $5.99, paid once without a stated billing term.
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Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1
Forest combines focus sessions with app blocking, group sessions, and focus statistics. Some functions require internet, and Plus pricing depends on region and platform.
Visit ForestThe facts
| Engross | Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac | Android, Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Engross Premium: $5.99, paid once | Annual (Early Bird): $35.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | engrossapp.com | forestapp.cc |
| On study timer apps | #3 of 43 | #7 of 43 |
Engross: what it does well
- Customizable Pomodoro and stopwatch
- Tasks include subtasks and recurring schedules
- Focus charts show trends and history
- Automatic distracting-app blocking
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Premium billing period is unspecified
- Registered users’ email addresses are collected
- App data is backed up to cloud storage
- Absolute security is not guaranteed
Forest: what it does well
- Deep Focus is available on the free tier.
- Timer and local focus data work offline.
- Plant Together syncs sessions with friends.
- Focus Analytics reports patterns by day, week, or month.
- Focus-earned coins can fund real trees on eligible plans.
What to know first
- Free Time Guard covers one app or site.
- Several features require an internet connection.
- Plus pricing varies by region and platform.
- Pro is no longer available for purchase.
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