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Apps Like Shade – a simple focus app for iPhone and iPad

Dim background apps

Automatically dims background windows to reduce distractions. Users can adjust dimming intensity and set modes. It helps maintain concentration by limiting visual interruptions from other apps.

by Tyler Wanlass★ 0.00 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-06

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  1. myPoint Shade app icon

    myPoint Shade

    Code Race EOOD

    Dim displays for eye comfort.

    The app dims displays to care for user health and comfort. It allows adjustment of monitor brightness beyond hardware limits with customizable shades for various viewing needs.

    ★ 0.00 ratingsUtilities$2.99Data updated 2026-10-01
  2. HazeOver • Distraction Dimmer™ app icon

    HazeOver • Distraction Dimmer™

    Maxim Ananov

    Dim background windows focus front

    The app automatically highlights the front window by dimming background windows. It helps users focus on one task at a time and reduces interface brightness without sacrificing legibility.

    ★ 0.00 ratingsProductivity$6.99Data updated 2026-09-18
  3. Turn Off the Lights for Mobile app icon

    Turn Off the Lights for Mobile

    Stefan Van Damme

    Dim background, watch videos clearly

    Dim background content to reduce distractions while watching videos. Load web pages quickly using Apple WebKit. Tap a lamp icon to activate dark mode. Supports Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Yahoo, and Google.

    ★ 4.1217 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-10
  1. Forest: Focus for Productivity app icon

    Forest: Focus for Productivity

    SEEKRTECH CO., LTD.

    Grow trees by focusing on tasks

    Track time with a gamified timer to improve . Plant virtual trees to encourage . Set goals and monitor progress. Lock phone to minimize distractions. Sync data across devices. Receive notifications for habit tracking.

    ★ 4.849,220 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  2. Firefox Focus: Privacy browser app icon

    Firefox Focus: Privacy browser

    Mozilla Corporation

    Clear history, block ads, forget tabs

    Browse the web without ads or trackers. Clear browsing history with one tap. Open links quickly with no tabs or distractions. Block online trackers and speed up page loads. Keep browsing sessions private and separate from main data.

    ★ 4.782,230 ratingsUtilitiesFreeData updated 2026-09-10
  3. White Noise Lite app icon

    White Noise Lite

    TMSOFT

    Sleep

    Provides ambient sounds to block distractions and promote relaxation. Users can select from various nature and calming sounds. Adjust volume and customize soundscapes. Set timers for sleep or focus sessions. Mask tinnitus and soothe headaches.

    ★ 4.8277,903 ratingsHealth & FitnessFreeData updated 2026-10-24
  4. Shade app icon

    Shade

    Limit Point Software

    Hide desktop with one click.

    The app hides the user's desktop with a single action. Users can drag an image to the icon to set it.

    ★ 0.00 ratingsUtilities$9.99Data updated 2026-10-01
  5. Focus Task: Focus on one thing app icon

    Focus Task: Focus on one thing

    Applorium Ltd

    On one task at a time

    Lets users dedicate full screen to one random task at a time. Mark tasks as done or skip to the next in sequence. Helps maintain by limiting distractions during work sessions.

    ★ 4.451 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  6. one sec | screen time + focus app icon

    one sec | screen time + focus

    riedel.wtf apps S.L.

    Delay access to apps and websites

    Delay access for one second to reduce distractions. Set custom limits for specific apps and websites. Track usage patterns and receive notifications when limits are approached. Adjust settings to control access frequency and duration.

    ★ 4.823,644 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-10-04
  7. Brainrot: Screen Time Control app icon

    Brainrot: Screen Time Control

    Smolworks Inc

    Set schedules, block apps, track focus

    Block apps and websites instantly. Set focus timers for deep work and Pomodoro sessions. Create smart schedules for bedtime, mornings, and meetings. Track with a visual decay effect to encourage phone breaks. Save and reduce distractions.

    ★ 4.521,527 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  8. Pomodoro - Focus Timer app icon

    Pomodoro - Focus Timer

    DelightApps Corp.

    With and sounds

    Manage tasks using the technique with customizable work and break intervals. Set styles and background images. Play white noise with the . Use dark mode and offline mode. Sync with iOS14 widgets and Apple Watch complications.

    ★ 4.710,811 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  9. Finding Focus app icon

    Finding Focus

    Michael Mrazek

    Organize tasks and manage time

    Track time spent on tasks and identify distractions. Set intervals and receive notifications. Customize sessions with background sounds. Export progress reports and sync across devices.

    ★ 4.7109 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-15
  10. iA Writer app icon

    iA Writer

    Information Architects AG

    Write in Markdown, style with elegance

    Write and format text using Markdown syntax. Customize fonts, colors, and spacing for visual clarity. Focus on content with minimal distractions. Export documents in various formats and share via email or cloud services.

    ★ 4.61,541 ratingsProductivity$19.99Data updated 2026-10-25
  11. Limit screen time - Focus lock app icon

    Limit screen time - Focus lock

    My Media and Entertainment LLC

    Block social media and websites

    Block social media, games, and websites to reduce distractions. Set schedule-based or location-based restrictions. Start focus sessions with timers and background music. Track usage statistics and manage access remotely.

    ★ 4.41,698 ratingsHealth & FitnessFreeData updated 2026-09-14
  12. Emphasis: Flow & Focus Timer app icon

    Emphasis: Flow & Focus Timer

    Aleksandr Fiodorov

    On tasks with timed sessions

    Structure your day with focused intervals and mindful breaks to maintain energy and avoid burnout. Use ambient soundscapes to enhance concentration. Track progress and customize session lengths and break durations.

    ★ 4.71,060 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  13. TalkingAlarm: Alarm Clock app icon

    TalkingAlarm: Alarm Clock

    Fortuisoft LLC

    Wake with sound, time, and music

    Play sleep sounds and set alarms with time, weather, and calendar info. Choose gentle or loud wakeups, automate lights, or answer trivia. Adjust brightness, use flip clocks, and integrate with smart home devices.

    ★ 4.62,070 ratingsUtilitiesFreeData updated 2026-09-08

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