What is Focus Friend and how does it work?

Focus Friend is a productivity app created by Hank Green featuring an adorable bean companion. When you set a focus timer, your bean starts knitting. If you use distracting apps, your bean gets sad and drops its stitches. Complete sessions successfully to earn rewards and decorate your bean's room.

Is Focus Friend really free?

Yes! Focus Friend is free to download and use. There are optional in-app purchases for premium bean skins and a subscription for extra features like earning scarves, but the core focus timer functionality is completely free.

Does Focus Friend collect my data?

No! Focus Friend is designed to be completely privacy-friendly. The app doesn't collect any personal information and there are no ads. Your focus sessions and bean's progress stay on your device.

Can I use Focus Friend for studying?

Absolutely! Focus Friend is perfect for students and studying. Many users with ADHD find it particularly helpful. You can set custom focus durations, block distracting apps, and use the Pomodoro technique with built-in break timers.

What makes Focus Friend different from other focus apps?

Focus Friend uses positive emotional motivation instead of guilt or shame. The cute bean companion creates a sense of responsibility that's surprisingly effective. It's also ad-free, privacy-focused, and has a simple, non-overwhelming interface.

Scarves & Pro

How to Get Scarves in Focus Friend

Name: Focus Friend
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (500000 reviews)
Author: Hank Green

Focus Friend scarves are Pro-only. Learn how to get scarves in Focus Friend, how much Focus Friend Pro costs, and whether Focus Friend Pro is worth it. Use Focus Friend scarves to unlock premium Focus Friend decor.

Download Focus Friend Get on Android

In Focus Friend, socks are the free currency—everyone earns them by completing focus sessions. Focus Friend scarves are different: they're a premium currency that only Focus Friend Pro subscribers earn. If you're wondering how to get scarves in Focus Friend, the answer is to subscribe to Focus Friend Pro and then complete focus sessions; your bean will knit scarves in addition to socks. Focus Friend scarves unlock the best-looking Focus Friend decor and help you furnish your bean's rooms faster. This page covers how to make scarves in Focus Friend (via Pro and completing sessions), how much is Focus Friend Pro, and whether Focus Friend Pro is worth it.

How to Get Scarves in Focus Friend

From the official FAQ (yourfocusfriend.com): "Earn scarves by being a Focus Friend Pro subscriber/member. You earn them every time you complete a focus session!"

Subscribe to Pro

Open Focus Friend, go to settings or the Pro section, and choose a subscription. Scarves are not available in the free version.

Complete Focus Sessions

Pro members earn scarves every time they complete a focus session. Your bean knits them when you finish without interrupting. Longer sessions and Deep Focus Mode can help you earn more.

Spend Scarves on Decor

Use scarves in the shop to buy premium decorations—exclusive furniture and themes that socks alone can't unlock.

Why Focus Friend Has a Subscription

From the official FAQ: why Pro exists and what it supports

The team behind Focus Friend chose a subscription model so they could build the app to be ad-free, privacy-first (no selling your data), and to pay independent artists who make the music, art, and animations. Your Focus Friend Pro subscription helps keep the app running and growing. In return, Focus Friend Pro gives you scarves (so you can get premium Focus Friend decor), faster sock production, and the ability to customize which apps stay allowed during Deep Focus Mode on iOS. So when you pay for Focus Friend Pro, you're not just buying scarves—you're supporting an ad-free, artist-supported focus app. Many users find Focus Friend Pro worth it for the extra motivation and the best decorations.

How Much Is Focus Friend Pro?

Pro unlocks scarves, extra socks, and premium content

Monthly

$1.99

/month

Yearly

$14.99

/year

Lifetime

$29.99

one-time

Prices may vary by region. Check the app for current offers.

Is Focus Friend Pro Worth It?

What you get with Pro

Earn scarves and unlock premium decorations

Triple sock rewards (more socks per session)

Extra bean skins and customization

Support the team and independent artists—app stays ad-free

Scarves & Pro FAQ

How do you get scarves in Focus Friend?

From the official FAQ: "Earn scarves by being a Focus Friend Pro subscriber/member. You earn them every time you complete a focus session!" The free app only gives socks.

How much is Focus Friend Pro?

As listed on the App Store (as of 2025): Focus Friend Pro Monthly $1.99, Focus Friend Pro Yearly $14.99, Lifetime Focus Friend Pro $29.99. Prices may vary by region—check the app or store for current pricing.

Is Focus Friend Pro worth it?

If you use Focus Friend regularly and want more decorations, scarves, and to support the ad-free app, Pro is a good fit. You get scarves, more socks per session, and exclusive skins. Many users find it worth it for the extra motivation and content.

Start Earning Scarves

Download Focus Friend and try Pro to unlock scarves and premium decorations.

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