# FocusKey

> FocusKey (iPhone/iPad app by STEFAN WOLFGANG SCHAD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuskey/id6757126686 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [STEFAN WOLFGANG SCHAD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848096954)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 4 MB
- Released: 2026-01-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuskey/id6757126686/reviews.md

## What is FocusKey?

FOCUS STARTS WITH ONE DECISION

  Willpower doesn't work. FocusKey uses a physical NFC card to lock distracting apps. No card, no
  access.

  Keep the card on your desk while you work. Leave it at home when you go out. The point is
  simple: create distance between you and the unlock.

  HOW IT WORKS
  Pick the apps that distract you — Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, whatever. Tap your FocusKey card
  to lock them. Tap again to unlock. That's it.

  YOUR PROGRESS
  Daily focus time, streaks, and a plant that grows with your discipline. Daily reminders to keep
  you on track.

  BUILT FOR REAL LIFE
  Works offline. Emergency PIN when you need it. Web protection independent of sessions. Syncs
  automatically via iCloud.

  PRIVACY
  No ads. No tracking. GDPR compliant. Made in Germany.
  FocusKey uses Apple Screen Time — apps are blocked at the system level. No workarounds.

  The FocusKey card is available at focuskey.de.
  Questions? info@focuskey.de


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2026-08-11

Wir arbeiten laufend daran, FocusKey noch besser zu machen. Dieses Update bringt Verbesserungen unter der Haube, mehr Stabilität und ein paar Feinschliffe an der Oberfläche. Viel Freude beim Fokussieren!

### 1.6 — 2026-06-17

Session-Zeitplan ist da!

  • Plane feste Zeiten, zu denen FocusKey deine Apps automatisch blockiert –
  jeden Tag, auch wenn die App geschlossen ist.
  • Lege einfach eine Startzeit fest. Eine Endzeit ist optional – ohne Endzeit
  läuft die Session, bis du mit deiner FocusKey-Karte entsperrst.
  • Während der geplanten Zeit beendest du die Blockierung nur mit deiner Karte.

### 1.5 — 2026-06-13

- Redesigned statistics screen                                                
 - More reliable streak tracking        
 - Streak Shield (auto-protects your streak if a day is missed)

### 1.4 — 2026-05-05

- Bugfixes
- Custom Unlock methods (Shaking the iPhone or turning it by 180 Degrees)
- Better Animations

### 1.3 — 2026-03-18

• Your Plant — Grows with your streak, from seed to hibiscus
  • Personalization — FocusKey now greets you by name
  • Web Protection — Block inappropriate web content, even without an active session
  • Reminders — Daily notification for your focus session
  • New Design — Circular progress ring, stat chips and improved dark mode
  • Stability improvements for app blocking after iOS updates

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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 2026-08-19.*