Writing Resources: The Forest App

Recently I mentioned I was trying a new "stay focused" app while I was writing. I've been using it for nearly two weeks now, and I'd like to share it as part of our Writing Resources series.

Photo Source: https://www.forestapp.cc/

I first heard about the Forest App in one of author Kim Chance's recent Youtube videos. I'm always on the lookout for good tools to keep me focused on what I'm doing. There's always the temptation to stop and "quickly" check Instagram, or Twitter, or your email. With the Forest App, not only are you encouraged to use the specified time productively, but you can see your progress tracked in the app and through real world conservation contributions. 

• App: Forest
• Purchased through: Google Play Store (Also available in the Apple App Store)
• Price Point: $ - Free for the Basic Version and currently $1.99 for the Pro Version
• Recommended by: Kim Chance
• What I especially like about this app:
• Free for the Basic Version
• Flexible time settings - Ranging from 10 minutes to 2 hours
• Real world impact - Partnered with Trees for the Future to plant real trees when users continue to grow their virtual forests and spend virtual coins earned for completing time goals. 
• Not only does the Forest App increase your productivity, it tracks your growing virtual forest and provides progress charts for time used.  
• The Pro Version actually tracks how many real trees were planted by Trees for the Future based on your usage of the app.

Who else has tried the Forest app? How has it compared to other apps in this category you've used before? I'd love to know!

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Price Point Guide: 

$ - Least Expensive

$$ - Moderately Expensive

$$$ - Expensive

*I am not currently sponsored by The Forest App and am sharing my own opinion.*