Choose a profile
Start your focus profile directly from the macOS menu bar.
RubyMatilda
The Deep Work Agent for your Mac.
RubyMatilda helps you work distraction-free by blocking distracting apps and websites during your focus time.
Start a focus session, choose the apps you want to allow, and let your Mac protect your attention instead of pulling you away from the work.
Block distractions
RubyMatilda detects distractions and stops apps or domains outside your rules.
Product preview
A macOS focus app that feels like part of your Mac.
RubyMatilda combines a menu bar timer, Mac app blocker, website blocker, and focus profiles in a calm native workflow.
How it works
Less distraction in 3 steps
RubyMatilda does not make focus more complicated. You decide what is allowed up front, and your Mac keeps the rules during the session.
Choose a focus profile
Create profiles for coding, writing, studying, meetings, or admin work with their own apps, websites, and durations.
Start a session
Start focus time directly from the menu bar. Choose 15, 30, 60 minutes, or a custom duration.
Block distractions
During the session, RubyMatilda stops apps and domains that do not match your focus profile.
Direct download and Pro
Direct download and Pro unlock
Download RubyMatilda directly for macOS and use the basics right away. Pro features unlock securely on your account after purchase.
Download the app
Download the notarized macOS app directly from RubyMatilda.com and install it on your Mac.
Direct download for MacBuy Pro
Choose a trial, monthly plan, yearly plan, or lifetime license and unlock Pro directly for your account.
Unlock ProRefresh access
After purchase, click Refresh Access in RubyMatilda. The app checks your Pro entitlement and unlocks the advanced blocker features.
Features
Everything you need to stay focused.
App blocking for macOS
Allow only the apps you truly need for your current task. New distractions can be stopped automatically during focus time.
Block websites and domains
Block social media, streaming, news, shopping sites, or custom domains during a focus session.
Focus profiles
Create profiles for coding, writing, studying, creative work, or admin tasks with matching apps, websites, and durations.
Menu bar timer
Start, monitor, and end focus time directly from the macOS menu bar. No large dashboard. No extra noise.
Friction-based emergency exit
A deliberate emergency exit helps prevent impulsive quitting when work gets hard. Not impossible, just intentionally inconvenient.
Try Pro for 7 days
Try the Pro features for free and decide whether RubyMatilda belongs in your long-term workflow.