Start Tasks & Focus: FocusSam
Joel Hyman Productivity iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Start Tasks & Focus: FocusSam is a free Productivity app for iPhone and iPad by Joel Hyman. Requires iOS 16.4. Updated July 19, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 61 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jul 19
- 2026 · v1.0.2
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About Start Tasks & Focus: FocusSam
Stop procrastinating. Start doing. FocusSam is the AI focus coach that helps you actually start the tasks you've been avoiding. Whether you struggle with ADHD task paralysis, overwhelm, or just can't get going — FocusSam breaks any task into the smallest possible next step so you can take action right now. BUILT FOR BRAINS THAT GET STUCK You know what you need to do. You want to do it. But you still can't start. FocusSam is designed for exactly this moment. No planners. No to-do lists. Just one tiny action to get you moving. HOW IT WORKS Tell the app what you're avoiding Select what's blocking you — too big, overwhelmed, avoiding it AI instantly breaks it into small, doable steps Enter Focus Mode and work through one step at a time No complex setup. No project boards. Just momentum. AI-POWERED TASK BREAKDOWN Our AI analyzes your task and your specific blocker, then generates a personalized micro-step plan. Stuck on "update my resume"? Your first step might be: "Open the document." That's the friction-free starting point that works. VIRTUAL BODY DOUBLING Focus sessions work like digital body doubling. Your AI companion keeps you present, accountable, and on-task — like a coworking buddy who nudges you forward when you're stuck. MOTIVATION WHEN YOU NEED IT Feeling paralyzed mid-task? Tap "I'm stuck" and get instant encouragement to keep going. A coach who understands procrastination and overwhelm. FOCUS MODE — ONE STEP AT A TIME No dashboards. No endless lists. Just your current step and clear actions: Done, or Stuck. Designed to reduce decision fatigue and keep you in flow. PERFECT FOR: ADHD focus and task initiation Executive dysfunction Procrastination and avoidance cycles Overwhelm and decision paralysis Students who can't start studying Anyone who needs a nudge to get started FREE: 1 AI task breakdown Focus mode sessions Motivation when stuck PRO — UP TO 5 TASKS PER DAY: 5 AI task breakdowns daily Full task history and progress tracking Priority support FocusSam isn't a task manager, habit tracker, or pomodoro timer. It does one thing: helps you go from stuck to started. One tiny step at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What’s new
Version 1.0.2 · Updated July 19, 2026
Fixed minor bug
App privacy
The developer, Joel Hyman, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address
Used for: App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Tasks & Focus: FocusSam | – | Free | July 19, 2026 | |
| Hop: One Step ADHD Focus | – | Free | Sep 29, 2026 | Compare |
| Just Start: ADHD Focus Timer | 5.0 / 5 (2) | Free | Sep 17, 2026 | Compare |
| DayRoutine - Pie Timetable | 5.0 / 5 (3) | Free | Jan 7, 2025 | Compare |
| Vimcal: AI Calendar & Schedule | 4.7 / 5 (470) | Free | Oct 22, 2026 | Compare |
| TOR Browser: Phantom | 4.5 / 5 (13,518) | Free | Oct 6, 2026 | Compare |
| Productive - Habit Tracker | 4.6 / 5 (91,067) | Free | Mar 19, 2026 | Compare |