Frequently Asked Questions

Last Updated: August 26, 2025

My Bean Skin isn’t showing up, but I know I purchased it

If you purchased a Bean Skin and it isn’t showing up in your app:
- Open Focus Friend
- Go to Settings
- Scroll down and Click “Restore Purchases”

Your Bean Skins should be unlocked in the Edit Bean view (click the Edit Bean button that looks like a Bean with a pencil).

Instagram/TikTok/YouTube/etc. is not being blocked on iOS for Deep Focus Mode. Why?

We’re investigating this issue, but many people experience this issue if they have App Limits on their device, and bypass their App Limit by clicking “Ignore for Today.”

Unfortunately doing this makes your Apple device give that app a free pass to bypass all screen limits for the day and won’t restart until the next day.

The only fix for this is to not click “Ignore for Today” and abide by your preset limits.

Safari isn’t being Blocked on iOS

We’re working on this! It should be available soon :)

How do I earn scarves?

Earn scarves by being a Focus Friend Pro subscriber/member. You earn them every time you complete a focus session!

How do I change my Bean’s skin?

On the main screen of the app, click the Edit Bean button (looks like a Bean with a pencil) and you’re able to choose which skin your Bean is wearing!

Deep Focus Mode’s Allow List isn’t working on iOS. What’s wrong?

We’re trying to fix this issue. If you have another app on your phone that uses Screen Time and blocks apps (like Opal and Forest), Apple has an issue being able to have both apps running at the same time. In the meantime, you can go to Settings > Screen Time and disable the other apps.

If you’re running into this issue and would like to discuss if further, please email help+focus@honeybgames.com

When is Deep Focus Mode coming to Android?

It’s available now for Android!

Can you add more rooms?

We’re working on it!

Why does Deep Focus Mode on iOS keep apps shut off too long?

This update is fixed! Please update to our latest version

Can the music play when the app is closed?

Yes! In Focus Friend Settings, toggle “Play Music When App is Closed” in the Sound section

Why does Focus Friend have a subscription?

We chose a subscription model so we could build Focus Friend in a way that is:

  • Ad-free

  • Privacy-first (we don’t collect or sell your personal data)

  • Artist-supported: Every song, illustration, and animation is made by independent artists who were paid fairly

  • Sustainable: This app was built with love by one full-time developer (Bria), with no outside funding

Your subscription helps keep Focus Friend running and growing. We have tons of new features coming your way, so we appreciate any support.

Why Can’t I Find Focus Friend on the Play Store?

We’ve updated Focus Friend to be available all the way to Android 7! It should be available for all people now.