Hank Green’s Latest App, Focus Friend, Dominates the U.S. App Store
Hank Green’s latest app, Focus Friend, surged to the top of the U.S. App Store soon after its August 17 debut. The productivity tool, which features a small bean-shaped companion, became the most-downloaded app in the country within days of launch.
How the App Works
Published by Honey B Games, Focus Friend asks users to set a timer and leave their phone alone while their virtual bean ‘focuses’ on its room. Staying off the device long enough unlocks cosmetic items players can use to customize the bean’s environment.
Features and Appeal
The app combines elements familiar to productivity fans: a timer-based focus routine reminiscent of the Pomodoro Technique, the motivational effect of body doubling, and a playful, collectible aesthetic. Its charm and simplicity appear to have driven rapid downloads.
Public Endorsements
John Green, Hank’s brother and longtime collaborator, gave the app a shout-out on Vlogbrothers. He praised the little bean while joking about a white-haired “John Bean” character that can be obtained as an in-app purchase.