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Oh! Hello there.

I'm just a potato trying to build a cozy home in this clearing. But I can't do it alone. I need your focus.

Every minute you put your phone down is a minute I can work. No tricks, no guilt trips. Just you and me, building something nice together.

Want to help?

Download on the App Store

How It Works

It's simple, really:

  • Pick a task – I'll show you what I'm working on
  • Set your time – 5 minutes to 2 hours, your call
  • Put your phone down – I'll get to work
  • Come back – See what we built together

Need a break? Just tap "Give me a minute." I'll wait. No judgment. Life happens.

No streaks. No stats. No guilt. Just a patient potato who's happy whenever you show up.

Ready to Start?

The Home Pack is free forever. No ads, no subscriptions. Just focus.

Build a bed, a workbench, a cozy kitchen... and when you're ready, there are more places to explore.

Download on the App Store

The Story

I pick up my phone approximately seven hundred times a day and I can't tell you why.

Not for anything specific. Not because someone texted. Just because my hand knows where it is, my thumb knows what to tap, and before my brain catches up, I'm three apps deep into a dopamine treasure hunt.

I wanted something different. Not another app that yells at me for checking my phone. Something that made me want to put it down.

So I made a potato.

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Questions

What is Terrible Focus?

A focus companion app where you help a potato craftsman build their world. Put your phone down for 5 minutes to 2 hours, and when you return, you'll see what you built together. No guilt. No streaks. Just a patient companion who needs your focused attention.

Does it really lock my phone?

Yes. During focus sessions, your other apps are inaccessible. That's the whole point. But you're always in control: press "Give me a minute" anytime you need access. Your potato takes a break, no judgment, and you can resume when you're ready.

What if life gets in the way?

Then life gets in the way. The potato understands. There are no streaks to maintain, no penalties for missing days. Come back whenever you can. Your potato will still be there, ready to work alongside you.

Is this a game or a productivity tool?

Both. You're doing real focused work (studying, writing, reading, whatever you need). The potato is doing their work too (building a bed, crafting a table). It's a collaboration, not a reward system.

Is it free?

Yes, and! The Home Pack is free forever. No ads, no subscription. Even after you've built everything, there are always maintenance tasks and peaceful activities to return to. Ready to explore beyond the clearing? Expansion packs are available whenever you want them.

What about Android?

iOS only at launch. Android isn't planned right now, but that could change based on how launch goes.

Say Hello

Questions? Ideas? Just want to chat about potatoes?

hello@terriblefocus.com

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