# Focus Fence: App Blocker — Block apps by location

> Minimalist app launcher and distraction blocker with location-based focus zones. (iPhone/iPad app by Dean Wahle.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-fence-app-blocker/id6757631845 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dean Wahle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867989061)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-04
- Data updated: 2026-10-14
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-fence-app-blocker/id6757631845/reviews.md

## What is Focus Fence?

Block apps by location. Set it and forget it.

Focus Fence automatically blocks distracting apps and websites when you arrive at work, school, the gym, or home. Choose the places where you want to focus, and let your location activate your rules.

CHOOSE YOUR PLACES

Find a location on the map and adjust the boundary to fit. Your location rule turns on when you enter and stops applying when you leave. Add a schedule if you only need a fence during certain hours.

CHOOSE WHAT TO BLOCK

Block selected apps, websites, and categories, or allow only the essentials while a fence is active. Optional one-time app-to-website links let you include a service's website whenever its linked app is selected in a block-list mode. You choose the association, and can turn linked website blocking off for each mode.

YOUR IPHONE AND IPAD, YOUR CHOICE

Keep a separate setup on each device, or opt in to iCloud setup sync. Share modes, locations, schedules, typed website lists, and protection settings using the same iCloud account. Select blocked apps, grant permissions, and enable imported locations separately on each device. Each device applies its own rules based on its own location.

Your existing subscription or lifetime purchase works on iPhone and iPad with the same Apple Account for App Store purchases. Restore Purchases is available in Settings.

A CALMER HOME SCREEN, TOO

The minimalist launcher and Home Screen widgets keep Messages, Maps, Calendar, music, and your other essentials close. Put the apps you mean to use in a simple list.

A FRIENDLIER FIRST FENCE

Guided setup walks you through choosing a place, distractions, and permissions. Use Check my setup to record whether blocking and restored access worked for your fence. A local seven-day recap shows recorded fence activity, not time saved.

ROOM FOR REAL LIFE

Protection settings add friction to changing active rules. Limited Emergency Unblocks provide temporary access when you need an exception.

LOCAL BY DEFAULT

Focus Fence uses Apple's Screen Time controls and location permissions. Your rules stay on your device unless you choose iCloud setup sync. App-to-website links, Screen Time selections, and session history stay local. No separate Focus Fence account is required. Anonymous usage analytics help improve the app; see the privacy policy for details.

BUILT BY AN INDIE DEVELOPER

Hey, it's Dean. I built Focus Fence because I needed it myself. When you write in for support, you get me.

Download Focus Fence and put a boundary around distractions.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://getfocusfence.com/privacy/

## Key features

- Minimalist home screen launcher widgets
- Location-based app blocking (Focus Fence)
- Customizable focus zones
- Scheduling for focus zones
- Screen Time controls for apps and websites
- Emergency Unblock feature

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Is Focus Fence safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Focus Fence.

## Is Focus Fence legit?

Focus Fence: App Blocker appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Focus Fence is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-fence-app-blocker/id6757631845/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Got me off YouTube type shift

*2026-07-19*

I’m no longer violently addicted to YouTube. This gave me my life back. Worth every penny.

**Developer response:** I'm so glad it helped!

## Frequently asked questions about Focus Fence

### What is Focus Phone?

Focus Phone is a minimalist app launcher and distraction blocker designed to help you use your phone with intention. It replaces your default home screen with a clean widget and can block distracting apps in specific locations.

### Does Focus Phone have ads?

No, Focus Phone is designed with privacy first and does not contain any advertisements. Your data and usage are kept on your device.

### How much does Focus Phone cost?

Focus Phone offers a free trial and requires a subscription for full access to all features. Subscription options include monthly ($4.99/month), annual ($14.99/year), and a lifetime purchase ($24.99).

### What devices does Focus Phone support?

Focus Phone is currently supported on iPhones. It is designed to work with iOS devices.

### How often is Focus Phone updated?

The latest version of Focus Phone is 1.2, which was last updated on June 4, 2026. Updates are released to improve functionality and add features.

### Can I cancel my Focus Phone subscription?

Yes, you can manage and cancel your Focus Phone subscriptions at least 24 hours before the end of the current period through your Apple ID account settings.

### What is Focus Fence?

Focus Fence is a feature within Focus Phone that automatically blocks distracting apps when you enter pre-defined locations like school, work, or home. You can set up custom focus zones with adjustable radii.

### What is the age rating for Focus Phone?

Focus Phone has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no content restrictions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12 — 2026-10-06

Focus Fence 1.12 makes it easier to try before you commit.

- Free trials: weekly and monthly plans start with 3 days free, and annual starts with 7 days free.
- A new weekly plan.
- A simpler plan screen that keeps the purchase button in view.

Your existing purchase still works. No account is needed.

### 1.11 — 2026-09-30

Focus Fence 1.11 makes setup quicker and clearer.

- A shorter guided setup: create your fence, see it block a distraction, and you're done.
- Type an app's website directly when linking apps to websites.
- Your weekly recap now sits at the top of the Fences tab.
- Check my setup has moved to Settings.
- A refreshed app icon, designed for iOS 26.
- Restore Purchases now handles a cancelled App Store sign-in gracefully.
- Fences now need an active plan to keep blocking after setup. Your fence works during setup, so you can see it in action first.

Your existing purchase still works. No account is needed.

### 1.10 — 2026-09-22

Meet Focus Fence: a new name, a new icon, and a friendlier way to block distractions by location.

- A new guided setup helps you create your first fence, choose distractions, and understand permissions.
- Attention gremlins bring the new onboarding to life, with clearer layouts on iPhone and iPad.
- Fences now opens first. The optional minimalist launcher is still one tap away.
- Check your setup and see a local recap of when your fences were active.
- Native iPad support, including landscape layouts and resizable windows.
- Optional iCloud setup sync for places, schedules, typed websites, and protection settings. App selections and permissions stay separate on each device.
- Optional one-time app-to-website links and improved website address handling.

Your existing purchase still works. No new account is needed.

### 1.9 — 2026-09-17

Lifetime access is now easier to find: pay once, own Focus Phone forever.

We also moved the rating request out of setup, so you can try Focus Fence before we ask for your feedback.

This update also fixes repeated Focus Fence activation tracking and updates our Terms of Use links.

### 1.8 — 2026-08-31

More reliable Focus Fence, plus anonymous analytics for onboarding, upgrades, and fence use. No personal data is collected.

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All apps by Dean Wahle: https://appshunter.io/developer/1867989061

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