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    Focus Friend by Hank Green is #1 in the App Store with Bria Sullivan

    Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman · Aug 21, 2025 · 39 min
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    In this episode, Scott sits down with Bria Sullivan, developer and founder of Honey B Games, to unpack the viral success of Focus Friend—the cozy productivity app that dethroned ChatGPT at the top of the App Store. Co-created with Hank Green, Focus Friend gamifies focus with a sock-knitting bean companion, offering users a whimsical yet effective way to reclaim their attention. Bria shares the…

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