# App Blocker - Focus Bank — Earn your screen time back

> App blocker for focused work and reduced screen time using iOS Screen Time. (iPhone/iPad app by Manuel Fessen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-blocker-focus-bank/id6751124216 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Manuel Fessen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788065349)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 76 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 125 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2025-09-20
- Data updated: 2026-11-12
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-blocker-focus-bank/id6751124216/reviews.md

## What is App Blocker?

Focus Bank - Take Back Your Screen Time

Treat your attention like money. Focus Bank locks the apps that pull you in. Opening one costs Credits from your Owl Card, so you decide what is worth spending your time on.

How It Works
1. Choose the apps you want to lock.
2. Set your Daily budget. Fresh Credits land on your Owl Card every day.
3. Open a locked app and pay with Credits to unlock it for a set time.
4. Need more? Make Deposits to add Credits to your card.

Ways to Deposit
- Focus Vault: Put your iPhone down for a fixed term. Longer sessions pay up to 4×.
- Everyday actions: Read for 10 minutes, go outside, drink water, meditate or tidy your desk.
- Affirmation: Speak your focus phrase out loud.
- Smiling selfie: Take a moment to smile.
- Credit packs: Buy extra Credits when you need them.

Stay in Control
- Refund: Lock an app again early and get Credits back.
- Activity: See every deposit and unlock on your statement, along with your time saved.
- Card tiers: Keep up your clean-day streak and move up to new Owl Card tiers.
- Widgets: Check your balance from your Home Screen.

Built on Apple's Screen Time
App locks use Apple's Screen Time framework. Screen Time authorization is required.

Please Note
Focus Bank is a screen time app, not a bank or financial service. Credits have no cash value and can only be used inside the app. Using Focus Bank requires a subscription.

Requirements
iPhone or iPad with iOS or iPadOS 18 or later.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- One-tap app blocking
- Customizable focus schedules
- App and category control
- Privacy-first insights
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Native iOS Screen Time integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Credit Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $34.99 | one-time |


## Is App Blocker safe?

App Blocker - Focus Bank appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for App Blocker is 87 out of 100. This assessment is based on 76 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.6 out of 5. Of 76 App Store ratings, 88.2% point to a safe experience, 6.6% suggest some concerns, and 5.3% point to a risky experience.

## Is App Blocker legit?

App Blocker - Focus Bank appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for App Blocker is 73 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-blocker-focus-bank/id6751124216/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Usmle

*2026-08-21*

Step 1

**Developer response:** Thanks a lot for the rating! Glad Pause is helping you.

### 1/5 — Так себе

*2026-05-16*

Если бы мне хотелось купить себе приложение трекер экранного времени - я бы купила себе приложение трекер сразу как будут деньги, а не мучалась с кучей настроек просто чтобы  ткнуться носом в обязательную оплату подписки. Зачем есть простая версия, которая подразумевает что обычный пользовать может пользоваться базовыми функциями, если весь функционал все равно платный? Жесть

**Developer response:** Вы правы: для блокировки приложений сейчас нужна подписка Premium. Мы должны были сообщить об этом до начала настройки. Извините, что вы потратили время и узнали об оплате только в конце. Спасибо, что указали на это.

## Frequently asked questions about App Blocker

### What is App Blocker - Focus Pal?

App Blocker - Focus Pal is a productivity tool designed to help you reclaim your screen time. It allows you to temporarily block distracting apps, set up custom focus schedules, and track your progress with privacy-first insights.

### How does App Blocker - Focus Pal work?

The app utilizes native iOS Screen Time capabilities to shield selected distracting apps for a set duration. You can choose specific apps or entire categories to block, and then review your saved time and trends.

### What are the subscription options for App Blocker - Focus Pal?

App Blocker - Focus Pal offers a Pro subscription with several tiers: $1.99/7 days (with a 7-day free trial), $3.99/month, $4.99/7 days (with a 7-day free trial), $4.99/month, and $12.99/year (with a 7-day free trial).

### Does App Blocker - Focus Pal have ads?

No, App Blocker - Focus Pal is designed with privacy in mind and does not contain advertisements. Your data stays on your device, and the experience is ad-free.

### What devices is App Blocker - Focus Pal compatible with?

App Blocker - Focus Pal is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices running iOS/iPadOS 16 or later. It requires Screen Time authorization to enable its app shielding features.

### How often is App Blocker - Focus Pal updated?

The latest version of App Blocker - Focus Pal is 1.2.15, and it was last updated on October 29, 2026. Updates typically bring performance improvements and new features.

### What do users like about App Blocker - Focus Pal?

Users appreciate the app's ability to help them be more present, make focused work effortless, and provide clear, privacy-first insights. The one-tap focus feature and native integration are also highly valued.

### Can I use App Blocker - Focus Pal for my children?

Yes, App Blocker - Focus Pal is suitable for parents and caregivers encouraging healthy device habits. It can be used to help children manage their screen time on shared devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.19 — 2026-11-10

This update includes stability and quality improvements to make App Blocker better and more reliable.

### 1.2.18 — 2026-11-10

This update includes stability and quality improvements to make App Blocker better and more reliable.

### 1.2.17 — 2026-11-09

Focus Pal is now Focus Bank. This update brings clearer wording across the app, plus stability and quality improvements.

### 1.2.16 — 2026-11-05

This update includes stability and quality improvements to make Focus Pal better and more reliable.

### 1.2.15 — 2026-10-29

This update includes stability and quality improvements to make Focus Pal better and more reliable.

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