✨ Introducing Cadence v1.0.0 Cadence app icon
Cadence

A focus timer for macOS that actually keeps you focused.

Block distracting sites. Close the apps you don't need. Get back to work in one click. Built natively for your mac.

Download for macOS
Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)

First launch: Right-click the app icon in Finder and choose Open. macOS hasn't seen this build before.

Cadence main window: a 45-minute focus session ready to start, with the next break and focus block visible underneath

Distraction-free focus, built for macOS

Why people love Cadence over other applications.

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Lives in the Menu Bar

The whole app resides as a sleek purple glyph in your menu bar. Quietly shielding you from the internet, clicking it drops down your configuration and timers. Out of the way until you need it.

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Native & Lightweight

Built natively for macOS. Starts up in well under a second, consumes next to zero RAM, and uses less than 1% CPU resources, keeping your MacBook running cool and battery-efficient.

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Privacy-First Architecture

No accounts, no sync servers, no telemetry, no tracking. Your history and options belong exclusively to you, saved locally on your SSD in a single JSON file.

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System Integrations

Fully integrated with macOS ecosystem. Auto-triggers native Do Not Disturb, coordinates with Spaces transitions, and respect system dark modes automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about Cadence? We have got you covered.

Cadence uses a native, local proxy script that handles DNS mapping rules during focus blocks. It doesn't install bloated VPN layers or certificates, ensuring 100% security and local performance. Your original connection is restored the millisecond the focus session ends.
Yes! You can choose standard brown noise or ambient drone sounds directly from the app interface, or reference local high-fidelity audio loops in the config file.
Absolutely not. Cadence is entirely offline and telemetry-free. No data ever leaves your computer, and we have zero analytics engines or tracking codes.
The pre-built release is optimized for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3 chips) to ensure the best battery life and speed. A native Intel build is not offered at this time.

Ready to focus?

Download Cadence today and reclaim your focus. Built natively for macOS.

Download for macOS

Supports macOS 12.0+. Apple Silicon