# Self vs 1Focus

The clearest difference is rating: Self at 3.2 against 1Focus's 1.0. Self also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). 1Focus's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1Focus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Self asks for nothing beyond the download.

Self holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Self has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Self's written reviews are positive against 0% of 1Focus's.

Self ships an update every 13 months, 1Focus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Self | 1Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-control-to-focus-lite/id1078145064/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1focus/id1575161059/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **20.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeHelp](https://appshunter.io/developer/555935811) | [KAIROS Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495144014) |

## What reviewers say

### Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-control-to-focus-lite/id1078145064)

Temporarily block access to social media, games, and other online distractions by generating a forgotten password. Set a timer for when the password will be revealed again, allowing you to focus on your work and real-life relationships.

**Highlights:** Generate random, unmemorable passwords, Temporarily block social media and games, Set a timer for password reveal, Log out of distracting accounts, Protect passwords with Touch ID or passcode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 1Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1focus/id1575161059)

This app helps users improve focus and productivity using the Pomodoro Technique. It tracks focused work sessions, breaks, and even sleep data to provide detailed statistics and feedback. It also offers a feature to help users avoid touching their phones during work periods.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Technique timer, Focus session tracking, Break reminders, Detailed statistics and trend analysis, Phone avoidance mode, Sleep data tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1Focus月费高级会员 | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Self free?

Self is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 1Focus free?

1Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Self or 1Focus?

Self is rated higher. Self averages 3.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while 1Focus averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Self or 1Focus have ads?

Neither Self nor 1Focus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Self or 1Focus?

Self ships an update every 13 months, and 1Focus monthly. Most recently, Self was updated on October 23, 2026 and 1Focus on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*