Someone's here.
Let's focus.
Free body doubling for iOS. No camera. No strangers. No paywall.
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The Problem
Focusing alone is hard
Body doubling — having someone present while you work — is a proven ADHD and productivity technique. But current solutions make it harder than it needs to be.
Expensive
Competitors charge $7–40/month for what should be a simple experience.
Camera Required
Most apps force you on camera with strangers — adding pressure instead of reducing it.
Scheduling Hassles
Coordinating sessions with real people means you can't just focus when you need to.
The Solution
Feel the presence.
Skip the pressure.
Beside creates the feeling of someone working next to you through ambient scenes with visual and audio presence cues — no real people needed.
Open the app, pick a scene, start your timer, and focus. It's that simple.
App Preview
A glimpse inside Beside
Swipe through ambient scenes and the focus timer.
Features
Everything you need to focus
6 Ambient Scenes
Each scene is crafted with visual and audio presence cues to make you feel like someone's right there with you.
Cozy Room
Coffee Shop
Library
Lo-fi Room
Night Owl
Garden Morning
Focus Timer
Customizable session durations to match your flow. Set it, start it, focus.
Ambient Scenes
Six handcrafted environments with visual and audio presence cues that feel natural.
Session History
Track your focus sessions and build streaks. See your progress over time.
100% Free
No ads. No subscriptions. No paywall. Ever.
We believe focus tools should be accessible to everyone — especially the ADHD community that needs them most. Beside will always be free.
Built For
People who get it
ADHD Adults
Body doubling is one of the most effective ADHD strategies. Now it's always available.
Students
Studying alone in your room? Beside makes it feel like the library — without leaving home.
Remote Workers
Working from home can feel isolating. Add the presence you're missing to your workspace.
FAQ
Common questions
Is it really free?
Yes — 100% free, forever. No paywall, no trial, no in-app purchases. We believe focus tools should be accessible to everyone.
Do I need to be on camera?
No. Beside uses ambient scenes — animated environments with presence cues — not real people. Your camera is never used.
What is body doubling?
Body doubling is a focus technique especially popular in the ADHD community. It's the simple idea that having another person present — even silently — makes it easier to start and sustain tasks. Beside recreates that feeling through ambient scenes. Read our full guide →
Is my data private?
Yes. No account required. Everything stays on your device. We don't collect usage data, and there are no analytics or trackers in the app.
Want to learn more?
What Is Body Doubling? The Free Focus Technique for ADHD →Get notified when we launch
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