Question 1

What is Focalyst?

Accepted Answer

Focalyst is an all-in-one productivity hub. You can plan habits, tasks and reminders, run focus sessions, write notes and voice notes, review your progress in Insights and stay accountable with friends. Focalyst AI helps you make sense of it all.

Question 2

Which devices can I use?

Accepted Answer

Focalyst works in any modern browser at focalyst.online, on your phone, tablet or computer. Sign in with the same account and your data stays in sync everywhere.

Question 3

How do I create an account?

Accepted Answer

Choose Get started, then sign in with Google, Apple or your email and a password.

Question 4

Is Focalyst free?

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Yes. The Free plan includes habits, tasks, the calendar, focus sessions with the classic 25 minute timer, notes, voice notes, Insights and habit groups, with lower limits than Pro.

Question 5

What do I get with Pro?

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Pro gives you more habits, notes and voice notes; higher daily limits for Focalyst AI (Free includes 5 messages a day); your productivity score; the detailed weekly Catalyst Report on your strengths and weaknesses; custom focus timers and every preset (Free uses 25 and 5 only); up to 3 countdowns (Free includes 1); and MCP, to connect Focalyst to your favourite AI assistant, when it launches.

Question 6

How much does Pro cost?

Accepted Answer

Pro Monthly is $4.99, Pro Annual is $39.99 and Lifetime is a one-time $99.99. In India, Pro is ₹99 a month, ₹999 a year or ₹2,999 for Lifetime. Taxes may apply at checkout.

Question 7

Who processes payments?

Accepted Answer

Payments are handled securely by Polar. Focalyst never sees or stores your card details.

Question 8

How do I cancel?

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You can cancel a monthly or annual plan at any time. You keep Pro until the end of the period you paid for, and you will not be charged again. Lifetime is a one-time payment, so there is nothing to cancel.

Question 9

Can I get a refund?

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Yes, within the windows described in the Refunds section of our Terms of Service. Email contactfocalyst@gmail.com from the address you used to pay.

Question 10

How are focus minutes counted?

Accepted Answer

Every focus session counts from the moment you start it. If you end, reset or skip a session after at least one minute, the time you focused is still saved. Breaks are not counted as focus time.

Question 11

Can I set my own timer lengths?

Accepted Answer

Custom timers and the longer presets are part of Pro. Free includes the classic 25 minute focus and 5 minute break.

Question 12

What are countdowns?

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Countdowns show how many days are left until a date that matters, like an exam or a launch. Free includes 1 countdown and Pro includes up to 3.

Question 13

What is desk mode?

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On a computer, press F on the Focus page to go full screen with just your timer and a clock. Press Esc to leave.

Question 14

What is a streak?

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A streak counts how many scheduled days in a row you completed a habit. Missing a scheduled day resets it.

Question 15

How do levels and XP work?

Accepted Answer

You earn XP by staying consistent in Focalyst. XP moves you through 15 levels, starting at Ignition, and you can follow your progress and the full roadmap in Insights.

Question 16

Can reminders repeat?

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Yes. Reminders can repeat on a schedule, such as every day, every week or every month.

Question 17

How do voice notes work?

Accepted Answer

Record a voice note and Focalyst turns your speech into text, then writes a short AI summary. The transcript and summary are saved with your note so you can search and edit them.

Question 18

Is there a limit on notes?

Accepted Answer

Free includes a set number of notes and voice notes. Pro raises those limits.

Question 19

What can Focalyst AI do?

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Ask about your week, add a task, get a summary of your habits or plan your next steps. It uses your tasks, habits, notes and focus sessions as context, so its answers are about you.

Question 20

Does the AI see my data?

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Only to answer you. When you chat with Focalyst AI, the relevant parts of your data are sent securely to our AI provider to generate a reply. Chats are kept for 90 days and then deleted. We never sell your data. Read more in our Privacy Policy.

Question 21

Can the AI make mistakes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AI can be wrong. Treat its suggestions as guidance, not as professional, medical, legal or financial advice.

Question 22

How do habit groups work?

Accepted Answer

Create a group or join one with a 6 character code. Members see each other's name, chosen habit and streak on a shared leaderboard. Your notes, tasks and everything else stay private.

Question 23

How do I leave a group?

Accepted Answer

Open Plan, go to Habits, and in Accountability open the menu next to the group, then choose Leave group.

Question 24

Can I export my data?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Email contactfocalyst@gmail.com with the subject "Data export" and we will send you a copy of your data.

Question 25

How do I delete my account?

Accepted Answer

Email contactfocalyst@gmail.com from your account email with the subject "Delete my account", or use Delete account in Settings if you see it there. Deleting your account permanently removes your data. We do not keep backups of deleted accounts.

How can we help?

Getting started

Plans and billing

Focus and timers

Habits, tasks and calendar

Notes and voice

Focalyst AI and privacy

Accountability groups

Account and data

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