Plantie
Focus timer app with gamification that helps beat phone addiction using a unique plant withering system. Features customizable Pomodoro sessions (10 minutes to 3 hours), focus mode that blocks distracting apps, and 15+ collectible plants with 4-stage growth. Used by over 2 million students worldwide.
Last updated: 2026-03-15 00:34
Plantie - Stay Focused
Plantie is a focus timer app with a unique "plant withering" system that creates accountability, offering customizable Pomodoro sessions from 10 minutes to 3 hours, focus mode that blocks distracting apps, and gamification with 15+ unique plants to collect through a 4-stage growth system. The app uses the science of Pomodoro to beat phone addiction, and has over 2 million students using it.
If you leave the app to check social media, your plant withers—creating accountability to keep you focused. Plantie combines three proven productivity techniques: the Pomodoro Technique (structured work/break intervals), gamification (rewards and progress visualization), and negative reinforcement (plant withering prevents phone checking).
Key Features
- Plant Withering System: Creates accountability by withering plants if you leave the app
- Customizable Sessions: Pomodoro timers from 10 minutes to 3 hours
- App Blocking: Focus mode blocks distracting applications
- 15+ Plants: Collectible plants with 4-stage growth progression
- Progress Tracking: Visual representation of focus time and achievements
How It Works
- Choose a focus session duration
- Plant a virtual seed
- Stay in the app to let your plant grow
- If you leave to check other apps, your plant withers
- Collect different plant species as you complete sessions
Target Users
- Students preparing for exams
- Anyone struggling with phone addiction
- People who respond well to gamification
- Those who need visual accountability
Platform Availability
Available on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play)
Pricing
Free to start with optional premium features for enhanced functionality.
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