Blocked apps
Allowed websites
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STEP 01
Choose targets
Pick the apps and websites you want blocked today.
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MonkMate
No more distractions. Time to study.
Start a session and MonkMate locks distracting apps and websites so only today’s work stays in view.I'm in a monk mode.
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3 Apps Blocked, 5 Allowed websites
Blocking nowWhatsAppDiscordChrome
Before / after
From a dozen open tabs to one locked window.
MonkMate closes the distracting apps and routes the web through a controlled Chrome, so the only thing left in front of you is the work.BLOCKED
I'm in a monk mode.44:58
Use cases
Use it when a focused window matters.
MonkMate does not control the whole day. It protects the exact time you decide to guard.90 min
Deep work
Before writing or architecture work, close off messaging, news, and video apps at once.Workflow
Three steps to a ready focus environment.
A repeatable session flow sits in front of complex blocking settings.STEP 02
Set time
Dial in anything from a 25-minute sprint to a longer focus session.
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STEP 03
Start the session
MonkMate keeps the focus environment active with the macOS helper.
Illustrative scenarios
What focus mode feels like.
Representative scenarios — fewer escape routes, without changing the way people work.I stopped wasting the gaps.
After a call I used to open Slack and Instagram out of habit. Now I leave monk on until the next meeting and actually finish a mock in that gap.
I forget it is even on.
No elaborate setup — I just block chat and YouTube and run a 50-minute timer. It sits quietly in the menu bar, so it never gets in the way.
It keeps what I actually need.
I have to keep Google and the library site open for papers, so I just block YouTube and Twitter. The apps that block everything end up unused.
Pricing
A calm focus routine that starts on one Mac.
Start free with one-hour focus sessions, then step up to monthly, yearly, or perpetual access whenever you want to go longer.MonkMate pricing
FreeFrom a free plan to a perpetual license- Free plan · unlimited 1-hour sessions
- $2.99 monthly
- $29.99 yearly
- $49.99 perpetual launch price
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The things people most often ask before they start.Is MonkMate macOS only?
Yes. MonkMate is a macOS-only app. It runs in the menu bar and is built around the Mac blocking flow.
Can it block apps and websites together?
Yes. When a session starts, the apps you pick and the website domains you add are blocked at the same time.
Can I unblock mid-session?
A session stays active until you end it. The rules are session-based, so they never take over your whole day.
What permissions does it need?
A macOS helper permission is required to apply blocking. You can check permission status right inside the product.
How much does it cost?
You can keep using the free plan with unlimited one-hour focus sessions, and monthly, yearly, and perpetual options are available when you need more. See the pricing page for the details.
How is my data handled?
Focus sessions run on your Mac. See the privacy policy for the details.
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