# Focus Timer - App Blocker
> Block apps, beat phone addiction & stay focused with a Pomodoro timer.
Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.missingapps.focusapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.missingapps.focusapp)
## Overview
- **ID:** `com.missingapps.focusapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** missingapps
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 1,835
- **Version:** 2.6.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-28
- **First published:** 2026-01-01
- **Publisher country:** MA
- **Size:** 125 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.missingapps.focusapp)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://quitsugar.missingapps.com/policy](http://quitsugar.missingapps.com/policy)
## Description
Struggling to focus? FocusNow combines a powerful Focus Timer with a
smart App Blocker to help you beat distractions and reclaim your time.
Used by students, remote workers, and anyone fighting phone addiction
or screen time issues.
⏱️ FOCUS TIMER
- Pomodoro timer with customizable work & break intervals
- Overlay timer stays visible across all apps
- Strict Mode: once started, you cannot pause or quit — no cheating
📵 APP BLOCKER & DIGITAL DETOX
- Block social media, games, and any distracting app instantly
- Website blocker stops distracting sites during focus sessions
- Set daily screen time limits — FocusNow enforces them automatically
- Schedule "Work Mode" and "Sleep Mode" to run on autopilot
📊 INSIGHTS & REPORTING
- Track focus sessions and streaks over time
- View screen time stats to understand your habits
- ADHD-friendly design: clean, minimal, distraction-free
🔒 YOUR PRIVACY IS PROTECTED
All blocking happens locally on your device. Your data never leaves
your phone.
- Accessibility Service: used only to detect and overlay blocked apps
- VPN Service: local loopback only — your traffic goes nowhere
- Usage Stats: calculates limits only. We never see app content.
Download FocusNow and take back control of your attention today.
## Rankings
- #977,175 — Overall
## Permissions and access
### Permissions
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.missingapps.focusapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.missingapps.focusapp)