Serene
A macOS productivity app that combines goal setting, website blocking, focus music, and phone call blocking to create distraction-free deep work sessions.
Last updated: 2026-03-19 02:22
Overview
Serene is a comprehensive focus app for Mac that blocks distractions, provides focus music, and structures work sessions around clear goals to enable deep, productive work.
Features
- Website & App Blocking: Block distracting sites and apps during focus sessions
- Phone Call Blocking: Silence phone calls automatically
- Focus Music: Curated playlists for concentration
- Goal-Based Sessions: Structure work around specific outcomes
- Session Planning: Plan deep work blocks
- Break Reminders: Scheduled rest periods
- Daily Reviews: Track accomplishments
Workflow
- Set clear session goal
- Choose focus duration
- Select distractions to block
- Start focus music
- Begin deep work
- Take scheduled breaks
- Review outcomes
Distraction Management
- Block specific websites
- Block applications
- Silence notifications
- Block phone calls
- Customizable block lists
- Emergency override options
Platform
macOS only
Pricing
Subscription-based Free trial available
Target Users
Mac users, knowledge workers, writers, developers, anyone needing distraction-free focus time
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