Distant
Distant is a focus timer for iPhone and iPad that blocks the apps you choose while a session runs. Blocking uses Apple's Screen Time framework, so the apps stay locked even when Distant is in the background. Every session earns XP, levels up the kind of focus you chose, and counts toward achievements.
Highlights
- Focus sessions: set a length on the dial from 1 minute to 4 hours, pause, keep going into overtime, or run an open-ended Infinite Focus session.
- App blocking: pick the apps to block, or choose Device-Free to block every app category at once.
- Focus types: 29 built-in types such as Reading, Coding and Meditation, plus your own with a custom icon and color.
- History & analytics: every session with ratings and notes, plus totals, charts, streaks and time-of-day patterns.
- XP & levels: earn XP for every minute, with bonuses for deep focus, streaks and your first session of the day.
- Achievements: 60 achievements for time, streaks and milestones.
- Customization: colors, quick presets, dial styles, celebrations and level names.
Get Distant
Download Distant for free from the App Store. Then follow Getting Started. Longer sessions, Infinite Focus and a few extras come with an optional one-time Full Access purchase.
Product Details
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad |
| Requirements | iOS 26 or later (iPadOS 26 or later on iPad). Screen Time access for Distant. |
| Price | Free, with an optional one-time Full Access purchase |
| Languages | English, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Spanish |
| Current Version | 2026.10.1 |
| Support | support@oddomens.com |