PagewoodA Flora alternative that blocks apps on Android
Flora and Pagewood share a love of trees. Flora focuses on turning your tasks into a garden you build with friends. Pagewood focuses on keeping your phone quiet during a study session and keeping a journal of it.
| On Google Play | Flora | Pagewood app |
|---|---|---|
| "Contains ads" label | No | No |
| "In-app purchases" label | Yes | No (free during early access) |
| Downloads | 100K+ | New in 2026 |
Labels and download counts as shown on each app's Google Play page on 1 October 2026. Store pages change; check them before you choose.
What Flora does well
- No ads, according to Flora's own listing.
- Tasks become a journey of plant discovery, with a garden that grows with consistency.
- Challenge friends and focus together.
- Optional real-tree planting through its partners, as described on Flora's website.
Where Pagewood is different
| Flora | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Leaving during a session | The seedling is killed (Flora's description) | Apps you haven't allowed are covered by a calm resting page; or, in Gentle mode, your tree just pauses |
| Social | Friends and group sessions | Solo, by design |
| Session record | Garden and stats | Field journal with intentions, tags and CSV export |
| Count-up sessions | — | Yes, with blocking |
Who should choose which
Choose Pagewood if you want your phone's distractions blocked, not just discouraged, and you study alone. Choose Flora if you want to focus with friends or turn a to-do list into a game.
Sources: Flora on Google Play and Flora's website, read on 1 October 2026. Pagewood is not affiliated with Flora; product names belong to their owners.
Questions people ask
Is Flora free?
Flora says it has no ads. Its Google Play page lists in-app purchases. Check Flora's store page for current prices.
What is a good alternative to Flora on Android?
Pagewood is a close match if you like growing trees but want distracting apps blocked during a session rather than just a tree that dies when you leave.
Does Pagewood have a to-do list like Flora?
Pagewood has intentions for each session and task checklists, but it isn't a full to-do app. If tasks are your main need, Flora or Focus To-Do may suit you better.
Keep reading
Focus & Study Timer: Pagewood · Android
Plant your next session.
Block distracting apps, grow a tree for every session and keep a field journal of your study. Works offline, no ads, no tracking.
