· Issue Nº 001
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Head to head · Prices verified Jul 26, 2026

Focusmate vs Goblin Tools

Live scheduled 1-on-1 virtual body doubling — against — ai breakdown of tasks into micro-steps (magic todo). Complaints pulled from actual App Store reviews, not vendor copy.

Focusmate4.9★ (3K+)Goblin Tools4.9★ (12K)
Monthly$8n/a
Yearlyn/an/a
Lifetime—~$2.99–3.99
Trial3 sessions per week, no card required.Everything, on the web, with no account.
PlatformsWeb, iOSWeb, iOS, Android
Best forPeople who cannot initiate work without an external human accountability partnerBreaking task paralysis when you have no idea where to start
Strengths
  • Evidence-backed body doubling with real human co-workers
  • 3 free sessions every week without requiring a credit card
  • Extremely high task completion rates during sessions
  • Completely free forever on the web with no login required
  • One-time $2.99–3.99 mobile purchase with zero subscriptions
  • The 'spiciness' slider lets you control task breakdown granularity
Weak spots
  • Requires webcam and scheduled appointment times — no impromptu offline use
  • Social anxiety for first-time users meeting a stranger on camera
  • Desktop web browser remains the primary experience
  • Minimalist interface with no scheduling or calendar sync
  • Does not track routine completion or daily habits
  • Purely a task breakdown and tone-check utility
Top complaintScheduling rigidity: missing a scheduled block incurs a partner reliability penalty.Barebones UI: brilliant initiation tool that leaves scheduling to other apps.

The verdict

Goblin Tools is the clear winner on long-term cost ($284 cheaper over 3 years). Choose Focusmate only if you specifically require its core capability (people who cannot initiate work without an external human accountability partner).

Common questions

Is Focusmate or Goblin Tools cheaper?
Focusmate: $8/mo, n/a/yr, no lifetime option. Goblin Tools: n/a/mo, n/a/yr, ~$2.99–3.99 lifetime.
What do reviewers complain about most?
Focusmate: Scheduling rigidity: missing a scheduled block incurs a partner reliability penalty. Goblin Tools: Barebones UI: brilliant initiation tool that leaves scheduling to other apps.
Which should I try first?
Goblin Tools is the clear winner on long-term cost ($284 cheaper over 3 years). Choose Focusmate only if you specifically require its core capability (people who cannot initiate work without an external human accountability partner).

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