About
Session is a focus timer built on the pomodoro technique: work in 25-minute stretches, rest deliberately, and review how the day actually went. Before each session you set an intention, and afterwards Session prompts a short reflection, turning a simple timer into a record of what you worked on and why. On the Mac it can block the apps and websites you choose for the length of a session, and it can mute Slack and update your status automatically.
Progress syncs across Mac, iPhone and iPad with daily and long-term analytics. The free tier allows unlimited sessions with two days of history; Pro costs $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year and adds custom durations, full logs, blocking and calendar automation. Development is active, with version 2.13 shipping in July 2026.
Alternatives
- Be Focused Pro
Pick Be Focused Pro if you would rather pay once: it costs $19.99 on the Mac App Store, runs on macOS 12 or later, and is a Mac-only task and break timer.
- Flow
Pick Flow if you want a free focus timer with no sign-up that also runs on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; it needs macOS 15 or later, and Pro adds app and web blocking.
At a Glance
- Requires
- macOS 10.15 Catalina or later
- Price
- Free; Pro is $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial
- Also On
- iPhone and iPad
- Get It From
- Mac App Store, stayinsession.com and Setapp
Curator's Note
“The reflection prompt after each session is the quiet feature that turns good intentions into an honest record.”
Theo, Mac Dept.
