Anti-Procrastination App Surpasses ChatGPT

August 22, 2025

An anti-procrastination app has even surpassed ChatGPT to take the top spot in the App Store - featuring a virtual character that simply knits socks. The concept is that Focus Friend is designed to help tackle doomscrolling: you set a timer from five to 120 minutes and focus on your tasks. During this time, all other apps are blocked, and if you stop the countdown, the 'friend' becomes disappointed.