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"Hootz helped me turn procrastination into productivity.” Abhijeet Yadav, Developer @Linkedin

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Unlock your potential, block distractions, and achieve success with smart AI.

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Benefits

Why it works?

Hootz understands the struggle to stay focused, which is why it guides you like a supportive friend.

Block Distraction

Blocks distracting apps

Like a friend taking away snacks during your diet, Hootz blocks distracting apps when your willpower struggles.

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No more overwhelming to-dos

Prioritize one task at a time, creating focused time blocks so you can tackle your work without stress.

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Dopamine-driven progress

As you achieve your goals, Hootz celebrates your wins with a feel-good dopamine boost to keep you motivated.

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Features

Everything you need to stay focused-and more

AI productivity partner that helps avoid procrastination, recover from distractions, and stay focused.

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Deep focus sessions

Get things done with focused sessions tailored to your flow, using music and binaural beats to enhance focus.

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Avoid burnout

Identify stress, practice mindfulness, take breaks, and stay relaxed at work.

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All-in-one solution for focused prioritization

Say goodbye to cluttered to-do lists and multiple apps. Hootz syncs your calendar and tasks to help you focus on one goal.

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Impact

Unlock your life by locking out distractions

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Improve mental health

Detect stress buildup and take breaks.

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Manage day efficiently

Take control of your workday.

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Achieve more

Get extra hours of deep work achieved.

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24/7 productivity companion

Imagine a friend who keeps you on track while you study or work, handles the boring tasks, and keeps you motivated.

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Discuss work topics with your AI companion in real time.

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Fully anonymous

Focus on productivity without worrying about your data.

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AI nudges

Stay on track with focus and break reminders.

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Build better habits

Reduce anxiety with friendly, personalized conversation.

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FAQs

Got questions? Find answers here

What is Hootz AI?

Hootz is your friendly AI companion for Mac that helps you focus. Like a supportive friend, it blocks distractions, plays focus music, and gently nudges you to stay on track.

Who is Hootz for?

Hootz is for anyone who wants to in increase their focus and productivity - whether you're a student, writer, developer, designer, founder, or just someone who wants to get more done.

How does it block distractions?

When you start a focus session, Hootz automatically blocks distracting apps and websites you've selected. It stays active until your session ends.

Can I customize which apps and sites to block?

Yes! You can create your own blocklist of apps and websites that distract you.

How does it track my productivity?

Hootz gives you insights about your focus sessions, showing when you're most productive and how well you stay focused.

Is my data private?

Yes, your data is stored locally on your Mac and is never shared.

Is there a free trial?

Yes, you can try Hootz free for 7 days with all features included.

What happens after the trial?

You can subscribe monthly or annually to continue using all features.

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Testimonials

Stories from focus champions

Running a startup means constant context-switching. Hootz helps me carve out deep work blocks when I need to focus on strategy. It's the closest thing to having a personal productivity coach.

Alex Bauer

Co-founder, Upside.tech

As a Group PM managing multiple teams, staying focused is crucial. Hootz blocks Slack when I'm doing roadmap planning and gently reminds me when I'm getting off track. My productivity has skyrocketed.

Mark Hansen

Group Product Manager, Branch.io

Since starting my own company, I have struggled with burnout. Hootz smart breaks and focus music features are backed by actual cognitive science. I'm impressed by how it adapts to my energy levels throughout the day.

Aaron Lopez

Founder, Stealth Startup

Client work requires intense focus sessions. Hootz's combination of focus music and distraction blocking helps me get into flow state faster. I'm delivering designs ahead of schedule now. 💪

Larissa Oh

Product Designer, Freelancer

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