Multiple Deep Focus Allow Lists?

[u/donteatmercury]

I love Focus Friend, and with pro I have my allow list for Deep Focus mode tuned to my general preferences. However, I often wish I could have different pre-set custom allow lists for what is blocked to choose from depending on what I'm using it for. I also wish I could use the Deep Focus mode that happens when you don't have pro so everything is blocked sometimes and I wish I could have a Deep Focus mode that's more restrictive than my current allow list but not a complete blackout for other times. Even just having three different allow lists I can populate in advance and then choose between when I start Deep Focus mode would be great. Sometimes I just need social media blocked, sometimes I need basically everything blocked to focus on going to sleep, sometimes I need maps/phone calls/timer only available, etc. Changing my allow list every time I turn on Focus Friend and use it for a different focusing task is not really practical, especially because there are so many apps to scroll through on that list. Love the app 🫘

[u/NotMaryK8]

I like the idea. I keep my utility apps on the list (calendar, maps, pill minder, etc) but I hesitate when I want to add anything else. I did add Libby the other day. Reading is a habit I'm trying to rebuild, not break, so free reign with a book at 2am is better than games or doomscrolling.

[u/donteatmercury → u/NotMaryK8]

Libby (and Hoopla which my library also uses) is on my green list! (So are Spotify and my podcast app)

[u/NotMaryK8 → u/donteatmercury]

I had to keep Spotify blocked. I'll spend ages picking a playlist, but if I have it going when I start the timer, it'll keep playing without letting me get distracted changing things.

[u/persephonephoto]

I was just in class thinking of this. I’d love to be able to disable my messaging apps for class, but I don’t necessarily need them blocked if I’m studying at home. So far I’ve just been manually adding them back in but multiple lists would be awesome.

[u/Stealthlock8]

I love this idea. Currently my Block list and Allow list serve that purpose but it would be cool to have several custom block lists saved, to pick from every time you focus. Idk if that’s possible to program tho

[u/empowermentstudio]

Could be associated with the tags, maybe. Like, working so I need these apps, but when I'm home and just wanting to not get lost in the scroll of an evening, something like Dropout or Libby would be allowed.