Focus Lock User Reviews

Customer Experience

Positive experience22.6% of reviews
Neutral11.0% of reviews
Negative experience66.5% of reviews

~ Based on 328 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say

Is Focus Lock Safe?

Focus Lock: Block Apps & Focus appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for Focus Lock is 85/100.

This assessment is based on 280 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.3/5.

Safety Analysis

81.4% of ratings point to a safe experience
1.4% of ratings suggest some concerns
17.1% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 280 App Store ratings for Focus Lock.

Is Focus Lock Legit?

Focus Lock: Block Apps & Focus appears to be a legitimate app. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Focus Lock is 85/100.

Based on 85 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

Like everything else, requires money to fully utilize

At least they let you block 50 apps for one task, but if you’d like to block more or create new goals/tasks you must pay money. Getting annoyed with all of these apps begging for money.

App does not work

I downloaded this app last week for a free 7 day trial. I never got it to work despite using the FAQs. I cancelled my subscription the same day and noticed I was charged. for the year. I have sent several messages to support through the app and have not had any response.

Amazing but some adjustments

I love this app and I find it amazing. I am using it to help with my GCSEs and it helps a lot. Well done. I use the free Version and am Limited a but but it is still great. I also like your other Apps. I think that scheduled times would be good to add as it makes people focus at a scheduled task. I love this app and I’m going to keep using it. I’m also recommending it to other people. My only thing to say is that the free version is a bit limited for those who can’t afford the pro, I might get it in the future
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Thank you!! I am focused !! & I love it!!!

This app has changed my life! As someone with ADHD and an overflowing calendar, balancing work and passion projects and school and family, tasks seem daunting and they pile up until I’m overwhelmed. This app is not like other focus apps because you can’t just ex out of the timer if you don’t want to do it- you have to finish the task!! It’s brought discipline and organization to my life- thank you!
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Glitchy $$$ app

I paid for the app years ago. Worked great at first but now I can’t even select apps. This has been going on for over a year. I’ve reached out to customer service but not helpful at all. I recommend this to multiple ppl too. Time to look for a better app that actually works and customer service actually cares.

I see others had the same issue over a year ago too but clearly customer service dose not care or is incapable of fixing the glitches.
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Response from developer

Hi iliogky, Thank you for your message—and I’m really sorry for the frustration, especially as a long-time user who supported us early and recommended the app to others. That truly means a lot, and we clearly fell short here. The issue with selecting apps has now been fixed. Please make sure you’re using the latest version of Focus Lock, and everything should work as expected. If you still experience any issue, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@flipdapp.co—we’ll make sure to help you quickly. We’d really appreciate the chance to regain your trust. Thanks again for your patience and support. – Team Focus Lock

Pay walled the app

Paywalled the app’s entire point.

If you want a way to lock your distracting phone apps completely for the set time limit you now have to pay money. Now there’s a “stop session” button… if the whole point was that I would just avoid pressing a button I would never need this app!

Response from developer

Hi P.U.R.P.L.E., Thanks for your honest feedback—we completely understand your frustration. For many users, the value of Focus Lock was exactly that it couldn’t be bypassed easily. We introduced the stop button to give more flexibility, based on user requests, but we know it’s not ideal for everyone. If you’re looking for a stricter experience, Deep Focus mode is designed to prevent ending a session early. Some features are part of Premium so we can continue improving and maintaining the app, but your feedback is absolutely valid and has been shared with the team. We appreciate you giving Focus Lock a try. Focus Lock Team

Beugs tres derengeantz

Meilleur Apps Blocker que jai essayé avec une utilisation facile et efficace et surtout la plus large sur un format gratuit mais avec cette maj qui permet de débloquer les apps en plein seance a vrmt gacher lexperience gratuite rendant lapp absolument inutile
Moi qui croyais avoir trouve une app parfaite pour la productivité
Dommage….
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Response from developer

Merci beaucoup pour votre retour—nous sommes ravis que l’app vous ait aidé à rester productif au départ 🙏 Nous comprenons tout à fait votre frustration concernant la possibilité de débloquer les apps pendant une session. Ce changement a été fait pour apporter plus de flexibilité, même si pour certains utilisateurs, comme vous, le mode strict est justement ce qui fait la valeur de l’app. Si vous recherchez cette expérience sans échappatoire, vous pouvez utiliser le mode Deep Focus, conçu pour empêcher toute interruption pendant la session. Certaines fonctionnalités sont désormais Premium afin de nous permettre de continuer à améliorer l’app sur le long terme. Cela dit, votre retour est très précieux et a bien été partagé avec l’équipe. Merci encore pour votre message 🙏 L'équipe Focus Lock

Subscription paywall trash

Greedy app owners made a once very good app, and then ruined it by putting the deep focus mode behind the subscription payroll.

I literally have told over a dozen people about this app in the past few months because of the way the lock can’t be easily turned off for those of us with ADHD. And now these greedy owners have decided that feature is worth minimum $50 a year.

Remember when apps were 4.99?
Heck, I’d even watch an ad to turn the lock on.

There’s no point in using this app now, I refuse to pay the price of a streaming service for something that my phone does already.
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Response from developer

Hi Ed209af, Thank you for your honest feedback—and for recommending Focus Lock to others, that truly means a lot. We understand your frustration, especially if the strict lock was what made the app valuable for you. We’ve had to move some advanced features like Deep Focus to Premium so we can keep the app running, improving it, and supporting users long-term. That said, we hear your point, and your feedback is valid—we’ve shared it with the team. If pricing is the main concern, feel free to reach out to us at info@flipdapp.co—we may have discounted options available. We really appreciate your support and hope we can earn back your trust. Focus Lock Team

Perfect

You should make it locked like you can’t stop after choosed time add that but other than that is perfect 👌

Blocks the apps when not supposed to

This app was great before but there is a bug and my apps end up blocked at random hours.

Response from developer

Hi Aureanne, Thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry for the issue. This bug has been identified and fixed in the latest version (2.2.0). We recommend updating the app to ensure everything works correctly. If the issue persists after updating, please reach out to us at info@flipdapp.co—we’ll help you quickly. Focus Lock Team

No support provided

I wrote several time to support for a technical issue. I never got a reply back

MÜ KEM MEL

Tam aradığım uygulama emeği geçen herkesin eline sağlık❤️

todo genial

muy buena app

Beugs tres derengeantz

Meilleur Apps Blocker que jai essayé avec une utilisation facile et efficace et surtout la plus large sur un format gratuit mais les beugs (retour sur la page daccueuille tt seul par ex ou lenteur) sont un peu omnipresent et ca gache lutilisation de cette app, Dommage….

Not working on iPhone

Doesn’t allow me to make a payment

Quite buggy

Most of the time when I try to set a specific specific time duration to lock it freezes

troppe poche ore di lock

mi piace come app, ma potete perfavore mettere più di due ore??

Buggy

Love when it works. But sometimes, including right now, it has bugs

Horrible app don’t install

Honestly there just a scummy company don’t have any customer service and will charge you for services they painted as free DO NOT DOWNLOAD I now have downloaded a similar app that is not only much better with customer service and works the same if not better it is completely free

App is refocus for those looking
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Response from developer

Hi J2ckopl, Thanks for your feedback. Just to clarify—apps like Refocus also offer a free version with limited features and paid subscriptions for full access, so this is actually standard across apps in this category. We understand pricing can be frustrating, and we’re always working to provide value while continuing to improve and maintain Focus Lock. We appreciate you giving us a try. Focus Lock Team

LOVE this!!

As an easily
distracted person with a lot of work to finish, this app seriously makes me a lot more productive when I have big assignments or
textbooks I don't want to read. It has been a huge help and I like to use it with their timer app so l can see an actual numerical value of how much time I am putting in, it's the perfect pair!
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