Focu App

Focu App is presented as a mindful productivity app that combines AI-guided journaling, check-ins, and reflections with a focus page, task list, and built-in pomodoro timer. The page states that data stays on the user's machine, including AI processing, and that the app runs locally and is open source. Users can enter tasks manually or have AI extract tasks from conversations. Focu works out of the box with local AI and supports cloud AI via OpenAI or OpenRouter using the user's own API key. The page lists a Mac download (v0.13.0, 28.21 MB) and says the app does not require an online connection or a subscription. Windows support is not stated as available; testimonials mention it only as a hope for the future.

Key features

• Focus page with task list and pomodoro timer
• Pomodoro timer that lives in the menu bar
• AI task extraction from conversations
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Automatic data backups with import/export, including to locations such as iCloud
• Local AI by default with optional cloud AI via OpenAI or OpenRouter using your own API key
• Automatic dark or light mode
• Fully local processing and data storage
• AI-guided journaling and smart check-ins

Best suited for

• People who struggle to start the right task
• People who get easily distracted and need to refocus
• People who need to stay on track with daily goals
• People who want reminders throughout the day
• People who want to wind down and clear their mind
• People who want to keep a journal of their day

Pricing

Not stated on the website