Sukha’s own numbers
- tasks completed in Sukha
- 800K+
- average finish under task estimates
- 40%
- hours of flow music
- 1,000+
- talks on flow states given by founder Steven P.
- 400+
From Sukha's published pages, as of November 2026.
By the numbers
Study focus by the numbers
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Distraction is expensive: published research and guides put the cost of a single phone check at up to 30 minutes and the cost of multitasking at up to 40% of cognitive performance.
The statistics below, each with its source, explain why an all-in-one focus app like Sukha works the way it does: block distractions, keep one task in view, work in timed blocks and spread study over time. Sukha’s own figures sit beside them: members finish on average 40% under their task estimates across more than 800,000 tasks.
How much time do students lose to distractions?
Often far more than they think. Lilo's 2026 student guide describes a phone check "for a second" turning into 30 minutes, and a 2026 blocker roundup describes a quick scroll becoming 45. Over a week of study sessions, that adds up to hours. The fix these numbers point to is removing the trigger, which is what Sukha's desktop and phone blocking does.
The cost of distraction
- Up to 40%Multitasking can reduce cognitive performance by up to 40%, per Stanford University research.Source: Pretty Progress, Find the Best App for Focus (2026)
- 30 minutesPicking up your phone "for a second" can cost 30 minutes of study time.Source: Lilo, 7 Best Focus Apps and Tools for Students in 2026
- 45 minutesA "quick" scroll can turn into 45 minutes.Source: Distraction-Blocking Apps: We tested the best 3 in 2026
- 15 minutesStudying alone can feel endless, with focus drifting after 15 minutes.Source: Lilo, 7 Best Focus Apps and Tools for Students in 2026
What works: focus apps, spacing and timed sessions
- +17%In a 30-day test of five focus apps (January 15 to February 14, 2026, six days per app), daily focus time rose from a 4.1 hour baseline to 4.8 hours.Source: Fomi, 5 Focus Apps Tested: A 30-Day Experiment
- 90%Spacing study out won for 90% of participants, even though 72% thought the opposite after the first session.Source: Fastudy, Best Study Apps in 2026
- 25 + 5The default Pomodoro interval: 25 minutes of focus, 5 minutes of rest.Source: Focus Study: A Pomodoro Timer, Google Play
- 87%Of students say Quizlet helps them build a study habit, showing how much habit matters in study tools.Source: Quizlet, Google Play listing
What students pay for study and focus tools
- $30 to $50A month for study tools is hard to justify on a student budget.Source: ExamFlow, Best study apps 2026
- $8.99A month (or $3.33 a month billed annually) for one focus app’s premium tier, with a $99.50 lifetime option.Source: Lifestack, 5 Best Apps for Deep Focus Study in 2026
Sukha costs $20 a month or $400 once, below the range ExamFlow calls hard to justify, and it bundles blocking, music, tasks and a timer. Full details are on the pricing page.
Common questions
Why do I have difficulty focusing at work or while studying?
Constant switching is a big reason. Pretty Progress cites Stanford University research showing that multitasking can reduce cognitive performance by up to 40%. Notifications, open tabs and a phone within reach make switching effortless. Sukha reduces switching with one task, blocked distractions and steady audio.
How long should a study session be?
A common default is 25 minutes of focus followed by a 5 minute break, the interval the Focus Study Pomodoro app on Google Play uses. A 2026 distraction-blocker roundup suggests starting with 25 to 45 minute blocks. Sukha’s Pomodoro timer includes healthy breaks, so you can begin short and lengthen sessions as focus improves.
Does Sukha track my progress?
Yes. Productivity metrics are one of Sukha’s listed features. Sukha reports that across more than 800,000 tasks completed in the app, members finish on average 40% under their task estimates, which makes its task timing a useful reality check when you plan a study week.
How does Sukha’s price compare with other focus apps?
Sukha is $20 a month. ExamFlow’s 2026 comparison says study tools at $30 to $50 a month are hard to justify on a student budget, so Sukha sits below that range while replacing several single-purpose tools. Sukha’s founder writes that he once paid $40 a month for five coworking apps before building it.
How do I avoid procrastination when studying?
Make the first step tiny and remove the easiest escape. Lilo’s 2026 student guide describes picking up your phone "for a second" and losing 30 minutes. Sukha’s AI coach shrinks the first step, blocking removes the tempting tabs and apps, and the timer gives a clear end point.
How can I focus 100% on study?
Remove the triggers rather than relying on willpower. Block distracting sites and apps, put one clear task in front of you, work in timed blocks with real breaks, and play steady background audio. Sukha starts all four with a single button, so the setup takes seconds instead of a pile of separate apps.