Hootz
Track time, block distractions and build unstoppable focus on your Mac
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About the startup
Stop fighting distractions. Start building focus. Hootz is an all-in-one AI productivity coach for macOS. It watches how you work and helps you do more of what matters: Effortless time tracking: every app and website, tracked second by second and auto-categorized. No timers, no manual tags. Real-time nudges: open a time-waster and Hootz steers you back before 5 minutes becomes 50. Distraction blocking: silence chosen apps and websites during focus sessions. Mindful focus sessions: deep work blocks with optional guided breathing and offline focus music. A smarter Pomodoro: flexible work and break timers tied to your tasks, with streaks and focus quality analysis. Clear reports: an AI Productivity Score, distraction patterns, and week over week trends. Syncs with macOS Calendar. Private by design: everything stays on your Mac. No cloud uploads, ever. Built for founders, developers, designers, and anyone whose work needs deep focus. There is a 7-day free trial with every feature included. After that it costs $29 once and it's yours for life. Requires macOS 11 or later on Apple silicon.
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