An honest comparison
Session and Don't Forget both live on your Mac and iPhone, and both show you where your focus went. Session is built around Pomodoro and blocking distractions. Don't Forget is built around the interruptions you can't block.
Session
How Session works
Session is a Pomodoro focus timer with analytics. You state your intention, work in timed sessions, and reflect afterwards. On the Mac it can block distracting apps and websites and update your Slack status.
Don't Forget
How Don't Forget works
Don't Forget runs one task at a time with an open timer, and Pomodoro is optional. When something pulls you off a task, it parks it with its time and next step and helps you back.
Side by side
| Feature | Session | Don't Forget |
|---|---|---|
| Core idea | Pomodoro sessions with reflection | Single-task timer that handles interruptions |
| Pomodoro | Central | Optional (15, 25 or 50 minutes) |
| Blocking apps and sites | Yes, on Mac | No |
| Switching mid-session | Start a new session | One tap parks the task; Up Next brings it back |
| Apple Watch | Notifications | Watch app with complications |
| Pricing | Free tier with 2 days of analytics; Pro by subscription | Free with full daily, weekly and monthly stats; optional one-time Pro |
Session details checked on from Session's website. Features and prices change, so check there for the latest. Spotted something out of date? Let me know.
Which one should you choose?
Choose Session if…
- You want your timer to block distracting apps and websites
- Pomodoro works well for you
- You'd like Slack and calendar integration
Choose Don't Forget if…
- Your interruptions come from people and work, not just websites
- You want to pick up exactly where you left off after a switch
- You'd rather pay once than subscribe
Want to see how Don't Forget handles interruptions? See how it works.
Next time you get pulled away, you'll know where you were.
Free on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. No account, no subscription.
