How to Cancel Focusmate
Written By The Aftertone Team
Why people leave Focusmate
Focusmate is body-doubling accountability on video. It works because the social commitment creates external pressure. The ceiling is dependency: if nobody is available when you need to focus, your session doesn't happen.
Before you cancel Focusmate
A few things worth checking before you close the account:
Export your tasks and data. Most Focusmate data can be downloaded from Settings. Look for an Export or Backup option and save a CSV — you'll want this before the account goes read-only.
Check your billing date. Cancelling stops the next charge, but you usually keep access until the current period ends. There's no need to rush the switch.
Note any integrations. If Focusmate is connected to Google Calendar, Slack, or other tools, those connections will stop working after cancellation. Reconnect them in your new app once you've switched.
How to cancel Focusmate
In Focusmate, go to Settings, then Subscription, and cancel from there.
Go to Focusmate billing settings
What happens after you cancel Focusmate
Your Focusmate account stays active until the end of the billing period you've already paid for. You won't lose access immediately. Use that window to export your data and get set up somewhere new before the account closes.
If you're on an annual plan and cancel partway through, check Focusmate's refund policy — some apps will prorate the unused months, others won't.
What Aftertone does differently
Aftertone's Focus Screen provides the same single-task commitment structure without the dependency on another person. State the task, start the session, the interface narrows to that task. The weekly report shows your actual focus hours.
How to get your data out of Focusmate
Step 1. Focusmate is an accountability session tool — it doesn't store tasks.
Step 2. Note what you were working on during sessions and paste those projects into Aftertone's Smart Capture.
Focusmate's partner accountability doesn't transfer. Aftertone's Focus Screen and weekly report provide self-accountability through data rather than social commitment.
How to set up Aftertone
2. Download Aftertone. Free 14-day trial at aftertone.io/get-started. No card required.
3. Connect Google Calendar. Your existing events pull in immediately. Your calendar and tasks are now in one view.
4. Plan your first week. Use Auto Plan to schedule your tasks. The weekly report will tell you at the end of the week whether it worked.
Full migration guide: aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool
Frequently asked questions
How do I cancel Focusmate?
In Focusmate, go to Settings, then Subscription, and cancel from there. Direct link: https://app.focusmate.com/settings
How do I export my data from Focusmate?
Most Focusmate data can be exported from Settings or as a CSV. Once exported, paste your task list into Aftertone's Smart Capture and it structures everything automatically. See aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool for a step-by-step guide.
Is there a free trial for Aftertone?
Yes. 14 days, no card required. Download at aftertone.io/get-started.
What does Aftertone do that Focusmate doesn't?
Aftertone's Focus Screen provides the same single-task commitment structure without the dependency on another person. State the task, start the session, the interface narrows to that task. The weekly report shows your actual focus hours.
Try Aftertone free -- 14 days, no card required
See the full comparison: Aftertone vs Focusmate (2026)
