Forest Review
Gamified pomodoro timer planting real trees when you stay focused
- mindfulness
- gamification
- tracking
Last checked by hand on 2026-03-05
What is Forest?
Whenever you want to focus, plant a virtual tree. As you stay focused, the tree grows. If you leave the app, your tree withers away.
How Does Forest Work?
Forest works through gamification, tracking, aimed at Gamified Pomodoro focus sessions that turn productivity into planted trees. It steps in at the moment the reflex kicks in, so you get a beat to decide whether you actually want to open that app.
Key Features of Forest
- Delightful visual reinforcement through growing forests
- Partners with Trees for the Future to plant real trees worldwide
- Great for collaborative study sessions with friends
Who is Forest Best For?
Students, writers, and individuals motivated by positive reinforcement and visual rewards
Who Should Avoid Forest?
Heavy phone addicts who need rigid hard blocks
Pros & Cons
What we liked
- Delightful visual reinforcement through growing forests
- Partners with Trees for the Future to plant real trees worldwide
- Great for collaborative study sessions with friends
Watch out for
- Bypassable if you deliberately choose to leave the timer
- Less effective for severe compulsive scrolling addictions
Supported Platforms
- iPhone: supported
- Android: supported
- Mac: not supported
- Windows: not supported
- Web: supported
iPhone & iPad, Android, Web & browser
Pricing & Plans
Privacy & Data Security
Only requires basic account authentication; no invasive device telemetry.
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