Focusmate changes the way you work by partnering you with an accountability partner for a live, virtual coworking session that will keep you on task.
Focusmate receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for boosting productivity, reducing loneliness, and helping with ADHD, depression, and focus. Users suggest various improvements, including better matching based on preferences (mic, punctuality, tasks), group work options, mobile app, enhanced calendar integration, customizable notifications and alerts, and features for privacy and inclusivity (pronoun visibility, blurred screen-sharing). The community aspect and accountability are highly valued, with requests for features like goal setting, progress tracking, and improved data reporting. Rematching and last-minute booking are popular requests. There are concerns around pricing and accessibility for some users.
Users expressed difficulty with Product Hunt sign-in and requested features like calendar sync, cancellation fees, shorter sessions, and a mobile app. Many want improvements to session matching, including options for non-desk tasks, pronoun visibility, and language support. Several criticisms involved the increasing complexity of the app and urged to avoid feature bloat. Others mentioned problems with session scheduling, reminders, GCal integration, and partner behavior (late arrivals, cancellations). Regional issues include accessibility for users in Iran and Russia, plus pricing concerns in developing countries.