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Focusd vs Google Digital Wellbeing
Both stand on screen time management apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Choose Focusd if you use Windows and want local screen-time tracking with app limits, a Pomodoro timer, and report exports. It is not suited to macOS or Linux users, and its usage history is retained for 30 days.
Visit Focusd Free plan Android
Digital Wellbeing offers app-use summaries and scheduled controls for Android phones, with some Chrome tracking on supported devices. Device availability and account compatibility vary, and Google Play says collected data cannot be deleted.
Visit Google Digital WellbeingThe facts
| Focusd | Google Digital Wellbeing | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev | android.com |
| On screen time management apps | #12 of 36 | #16 of 36 |
Focusd: what it does well
- Stores usage data locally without cloud syncing.
- Groups browser titles into 74 built-in categories.
- Sets daily limits per executable with Windows notifications.
- Includes a configurable Pomodoro timer and break reminders.
- Exports reports as CSV or JSON.
What to know first
- Available for Windows 10 or 11 on x64 only.
- Usage history retention is 30 days.
- No free trial is offered.
Google Digital Wellbeing: what it does well
- Daily view of app use and notifications
- Daily timers for limiting app use
- Scheduled Focus and Bedtime modes
- Chrome site usage limits on supported phones
What to know first
- Available only on Android
- Usage information is available on some phones
- Some work or school accounts might not work with app timers
- Collected data cannot be deleted
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