Forest alternative
A free Forest alternative that makes quitting cost something
Forest is a lovely timer, but many students say it is paid on iPhone and too easy to bypass. CommitX is free and puts your own coins on the line, so leaving a session early actually hurts.
Try CommitX freeWorks in your browser and as an Android app.
Why students switch to CommitX
Completely free
No subscription, no one-time price, no ads.
Real stakes
Put 50–500 Cx Coins behind a session and win them back when you finish. Quit and they are gone.
Verified focus
Verified mode blocks distracting apps on Android so you cannot just switch away.
Study together
Start a group session for up to twenty people, or join an open Focus Class.
Plan your day
Planner, streaks, history and a daily receipt of what you actually did.
See your Screen Time
Check which apps took your time, right inside the app.
Honest notes
CommitX vs Forest at a glance
| CommitX | Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, no paid tier | Paid on iPhone; free with ads on Android |
| What keeps you focused | You stake Cx Coins and lose them if you quit | A virtual tree dies if you leave |
| Blocking other apps | Verified mode with Focus Shield on Android | Depends on mode and device |
| Group study | Up to 20 people on one shared timer | Plant together with friends |
| Planner & stats | Planner, history, streaks, Screen Time | Session stats and tags |
| Ads | None | On the free Android version |
Forest details based on public listings and student reviews; check its store page for current pricing.
