Focusmate
Focus: accountability, body doubling and coworking. Also in Focus and Personal Productivity, like Playlists. Freemium (Playlists: Free). Rated 4.7 (Playlists: 4.3).
WebsiteFree planWeb, Cross-Platform
4.7Visit
Website
Playlists
Playlists made by designers for designers.
Rating
4.3 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Beginner
Works on
Web
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What is Playlists?
Playlists collects playlists from well-known designers so you can find out what they listen to while they work. A small, fun source of focus music for creative work.
Pros: what Playlists does well
- Curated by working designers
- Free to browse
- Good for focus sessions
Cons: where it falls short
- Music taste is personal
- Small collection
Who Playlists is for
Designers and creatives who want new focus playlists.
Who can skip it
People who prefer their own music.
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Medito
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Focus: system monitor, menu bar app and mac utility. Also in Personal Productivity and Focus, like Playlists. A Mac app, not a website. Adds macOS and Offline. Rated 4.7 (Playlists: 4.3).
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Alacritty
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Focus: essays, focus and attention. Also in Focus and Personal Productivity, like Playlists. A blog, not a website. Rated 4.6 (Playlists: 4.3).
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