# Focus Phone: 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-phone-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 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-17
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-phone-app-blocker/id6757631845/reviews.md

## What is Focus Phone?

Your iPhone should help you focus, not fight you for attention.

Focus Phone switches your distracting apps off automatically the moment you walk into school, work, the gym, or home. Set it once, then forget it.

HOW IT WORKS: FOCUS FENCE

Draw a 180-meter boundary around any place that matters. When you arrive, your distracting apps block themselves. When you leave, they come back. No timers to set, no schedules to manage, no willpower required. Your location does the work.

A CALMER HOME SCREEN

The minimalist launcher replaces your noisy home screen with just your essentials. Fewer icons, fewer temptations, fewer accidental 40-minute scroll sessions.

BUILT FOR REAL LIFE

- Class: walk in, social apps switch off
- Work: stay in flow without the pull of the feed
- Gym: music stays, everything else waits
- Home: be present without the phone glowing at you
- Bedtime: wind down without one more scroll

FRICTION WITHOUT DRAMA

Strict mode keeps your blocks honest, with limited emergency exits for when you genuinely need through. Strong enough to work, gentle enough to live with.

YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS

Focus Phone uses Apple's Screen Time APIs to block apps on-device. Your usage never leaves your phone.

BUILT BY AN INDIE DEV

Hey, it's Dean. I built Focus Phone because I needed it myself. When you write in for support, you get me, a real human, not a ticket queue.

Download Focus Phone and make your phone the calmest thing you own.

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


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-phone-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 Phone

### 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)

### 1.9 — 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.

### 1.6 — 2026-08-11

This update adds fully anonymous usage analytics (via TelemetryDeck) to help us understand which features are used and improve Focus Phone. No personal data is collected, nothing is linked to you, and nothing is used for tracking or advertising. Our privacy policy has been updated accordingly.

### 1.4 — 2026-07-20

• The Save button now lives in the top-right corner when creating or editing a Focus Fence mode, so it's always visible.
• Backing out of the editor with unsaved changes now asks you to confirm before discarding them.

### 1.3 — 2026-07-06

Make your widget yours with the new Widget Style editor:

• Choose from curated background and text colors, or pick your own
• Set your own photo as the widget background — crop, zoom, and adjust brightness
• Pick from nine fonts with a live preview while you customize

Plus: smoother onboarding when redeeming promo codes, and small fixes throughout.

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

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