How to download GlassFocus on your Mac
On any Apple Silicon Mac (M1, M2, M3, or M4), it takes about 20 seconds:
- Open the Mac App Store.
- Search for "GlassFocus".
- Click the "iPhone & iPad Apps" tab at the top of the search results. This is the key step — iPhone and iPad apps that run on Mac live under this tab, not the default Mac tab.
- Click Get / Download. GlassFocus installs and opens like any other Mac app, right in your Dock.
Why iPhone & iPad apps run on Mac now
Apple Silicon Macs share the same chip architecture as iPhone and iPad, so they can run iOS and iPadOS apps natively. When a developer opts in, their app appears under the Mac App Store's "iPhone & iPad Apps" tab and installs like a normal Mac app. GlassFocus is fully available there — same calm focus timer, same features, on your desktop.
What you get on Mac
This isn't a stripped-down port. On Mac you get the complete GlassFocus:
- The focus timer with a living visual ring and full-screen focus modes — great on a big display while you work.
- Tasks with Todoist & Notion sync — focus against the work you already track on your computer.
- Habits, deep analytics, and a Smart Schedule that learns your peak hours.
- Group sessions to focus with friends and colleagues.
- A reflective journal to close out each work session.
Prefer not to install anything? You can also use the web app in any browser — but the Mac App Store version gives you a proper app in your Dock.
More than a basic Mac Pomodoro timer
Most "focus timer for Mac" options are tiny menu-bar countdowns. They're fine for timing, but they can't see your tasks, keep you accountable, or show you when you focus best. GlassFocus brings the whole focus system to your desktop — see the full best focus app guide for how that compares.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a GlassFocus app for Mac?
Yes. On Apple Silicon Macs, open the Mac App Store, search GlassFocus, switch to the "iPhone & iPad Apps" tab, and download it. It works flawlessly. There's also a web app at glassfocus.app/app.
How do I install an iPhone app on my Mac?
On an Apple Silicon Mac, open the Mac App Store, search the app, and click the "iPhone & iPad Apps" tab at the top of the results. Apps made available for Mac — like GlassFocus — install just like any Mac app.
Does GlassFocus work well on Mac?
Yes — it runs flawlessly on Apple Silicon Macs with the full feature set: timer, tasks, Todoist/Notion sync, habits, analytics, journal, and group sessions.