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Focusd vs one sec
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.
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Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3
one sec combines brief mindful prompts with scheduled blocking and alternative activities. The free plan is limited to one app; Pro expands the target list and adds tracking and other controls.
Visit one secThe facts
| Focusd | one sec | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | one sec pro: $19.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev | one-sec.app |
| On screen time management apps | #12 of 36 | #8 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.
one sec: what it does well
- Free plan can target one app.
- Scheduled and recurring blocking are available.
- Prompts include breathing and reflection exercises.
- Browser extensions support major browsers.
- Intervention logic runs locally by default.
What to know first
- Free version is limited to one app.
- Unlimited apps require Pro.
- Family Lifetime costs 149.00 USD once.
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