Open the right materials.
Launch saved files, links, tasks, and reminders together instead of rebuilding the same study setup each time.
Study Boxes for Mac
Native study launcher for Mac
Launch your study setup from the menu bar.
Create a Study Box for each course, exam, assignment, or project. Save the files, links, tasks, reminders, timer, and focus settings once. When it is time to work, open the saved setup in one click.
- Native macOS app
- Local-first study data
- Made by a student for students
- 1 Study Box free
- 14-day refund
Status
Early access now. Public download after signing and notarization.
Free plan
One Study Box with resources, tasks, reminders, and timer
Permissions
Accessibility is only needed for focus controls and window restore
License
Early bird: €12.99 lifetime license. €15.99 after launch
How it works
Create a box. Start a session.
Save the setup
Save the resources, tasks, reminders, and focus defaults for one subject or project.
Start from the menu bar
Open the saved setup without rebuilding the same workspace each time.
Finish cleanly
Use the HUD for the current task, then end the session and restore affected apps when macOS allows it.
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade for more boxes.
Use one Study Box for free. Pro is €12.99 during early access and will be €15.99 after launch.
Free
€0
For trying Study Boxes with one saved setup.
- 1 Study Box
- Up to 3 resources
- Tasks and notes
- Menu bar timer
- Basic reminders
- Backup export
Early bird
Pro
€12.99
Early access price. €15.99 after launch.
For unlimited boxes, resources, templates, focus modes, and restore tools.
- Unlimited Study Boxes
- Unlimited resources
- Templates
- Hide, Quit, and Strict Focus
- Window layout capture and restore
- Calendar feeds and backup import
- Session history and advanced stats
- 3 Mac activations
- 14-day refund, no questions asked
Workflow
Everything for a session, saved in one place.
Prepare each box in the Library. Start it from the menu bar. During a session, the timer and current task stay close without taking over your screen.
01
Prepare each box once.
Start from a template, add resources and tasks, set the due date, choose the look, and save your focus settings.
02
Start from the menu bar.
Open a recent or pinned Study Box directly from the menu bar. Your saved defaults are ready to go.
03
Stay on the current task.
The HUD shows the active box, elapsed time, current task, and next task in a compact view.
04
Quiet apps you do not need.
For Pro boxes, focus modes can hide or quit chosen apps, then restore previous apps and window frames when macOS allows it.
05
Use the Library for setup.
Use the Library to organize courses, projects, templates, reminders, and progress. Use the menu bar when it is time to study.
Built for Mac
Native Mac app. Local study data.
Study Boxes is a direct-download macOS app. Your boxes, tasks, notes, and resources stay on your Mac by default.
- Native macOSBuilt with Swift and SwiftUI for macOS 14 and later.
- No tab inspectionBrowsers are treated as apps. Individual tabs are never inspected, managed, or restored.
- PermissionsAccessibility is only needed for features that affect other apps.
- Local-firstYour boxes, tasks, notes, and resources stay on your Mac.
Download
Early access is open.
The public direct-download build is being prepared with Developer ID signing, notarization, and release packaging. You can request early access now.
macOS 14 or later
Public download coming after signing and notarization.
Privacy
Study data stays on your Mac. Optional diagnostics are limited to crashes and reliability.
Licensing
Payments and license validation are handled by Lemon Squeezy.
Refund
Pro includes a 14-day refund, no questions asked.
FAQ
Common questions.
Is Study Boxes a website blocker?
No. Study Boxes is a study setup launcher. Focus modes are optional and work at the app level.
When will the public download be available?
The public download link will be added after Developer ID signing, notarization, and release packaging are finished.
What does the Free plan include?
Free includes one Study Box, up to 3 resources, tasks, notes, the menu bar timer, basic reminders, and backup export.
What does Pro unlock?
Pro unlocks unlimited boxes and resources, templates, focus modes, window restore, calendar feeds, import, and deeper session history.
Does it read my browser tabs?
No. Study Boxes can open study websites, but it does not inspect or restore individual browser tabs.
Why does it ask for Accessibility permission?
Only focus and window restore features need Accessibility. Boxes, tasks, notes, resources, and timers work without it.
Is Pro a subscription?
No. The early bird offer is a €12.99 lifetime license with up to 3 Mac activations. After launch, the lifetime license price will rise to €15.99.
Does Study Boxes upload my study data?
No. Boxes, tasks, notes, and resources are stored locally. Optional crash reports are for technical diagnostics only.
Why is it not on the Mac App Store?
Study Boxes uses macOS capabilities for focus and workspace restore that fit direct distribution better than a sandboxed App Store release.
Can I use it without focus modes?
Yes. You can use boxes, tasks, notes, resources, reminders, and the menu bar timer without enabling app-affecting focus features.