# Focus Phone — 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/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: American English
- Released: 2026-03-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-phone/id6757631845/reviews.md

## What is Focus Phone?

Focus Phone blocks distracting apps automatically when you get to work, school, the gym, or home. Draw a fence, pick the apps, and your phone handles the rest. No extra device.

A minimal launcher widget keeps Messages, Maps, and the rest of your essentials one tap away, without the noisy home screen.

HOW IT WORKS

- Add your essential apps to the launcher
- Place the widget on your home screen
- Open what you need with a single tap
- Set up Focus Fences for places where you want fewer distractions
- Let Screen Time controls block selected apps, websites, and categories while you are there

FEATURES

- Minimal home screen launcher widgets in small, medium, and large sizes
- Customizable widget styles, including your own photos as backgrounds
- Focus Fence for location-based app blocking
- Custom focus zones with adjustable radius
- Scheduling for Focus Fences
- Screen Time controls for apps, websites, and categories
- Built-in App Store search to quickly find and add apps
- 50+ popular apps pre-configured and ready to add
- Drag-and-drop reordering
- Clean design with no feeds, badges, or distractions
- Emergency Unblock for temporary access when needed

PRIVACY FIRST

Focus Phone is designed to keep your data on your device. Only anonymous analytics. No ads. No tracking.

Your launcher, Focus Fence settings, app selections, and location-based focus zones are stored locally. Location is used to detect your Focus Fence zones and is not sold or used for advertising.

SUBSCRIPTION

Focus Phone Premium is required to access all features. A free 3-day trial is included for new users.

Subscription options:

- Monthly: $4.99/month
- Annual: $14.99/year
- Lifetime: $24.99 one-time purchase

Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings.

Terms of Use: https://www.getfocusphone.com/support/
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/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)

### 1.8 — 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.

### 1.2 — 2026-06-04

- Added richer Focus Fence controls, including separate website selection and support for multiple active time periods in a single fence.
- Improved Focus Fence editing so app and website rows are easier to tap and saved selections load more reliably.
- Updated Focus Fence shielding behavior for website rules, explicit media controls, and allow/block website modes.

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

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*