# Focus & Mindfulness vs App Lock

Focus & Mindfulness and App Lock both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of App Lock's written reviews are positive against 38% of Focus & Mindfulness's. App Lock also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). Focus & Mindfulness's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (579 vs 54). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus & Mindfulness sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and App Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Focus & Mindfulness against 4.2 for App Lock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus & Mindfulness has 579 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Focus & Mindfulness's written reviews are positive against 80% of App Lock's.

Focus & Mindfulness ships an update every 7 months, App Lock every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus & Mindfulness | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (579 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-and-mindfulness/id1453085205/reviews)** | [4.2 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-apps-blocker/id6467823109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **579** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robo code MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1374553017) | [Dindot Network Technology (Huizhou) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612606571) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus & Mindfulness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-and-mindfulness/id1453085205)

Enhance focus with timed sessions that reward you with virtual coins and city-building elements. Track progress, compete with others, and enjoy unique focus sounds for deep work. Ideal for studying, working, or habit formation.

**Highlights:** Timed focus sessions, Virtual coin rewards, City building, Progress tracking, Leaderboard competition, Collaborate with friends, Original focus sounds

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual plan | $8.99 | per year |
| Coins pack - starter fund | $0.99 | one-time |
| Focus elixir - 1 day | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack - builder's budget | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lock device from child | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack - architect's reserve | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack - metropolis mega vault | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $19.99 | one-time |


### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-apps-blocker/id6467823109)

This app helps manage screen time for children and protect personal privacy. It allows parents to lock specific apps, create custom control rules, and secure private data like photos and contacts. It's designed for families and individuals needing digital control and security.

**Highlights:** Screen Time Management, Widget Activation, App Control, Private Vault, Privacy Protection Mode, Focus on Work, Custom Mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus & Mindfulness free?

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

### Is App Lock free?

App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus & Mindfulness or App Lock?

Focus & Mindfulness is rated higher. Focus & Mindfulness averages 4.2 out of 5 from 579 ratings, while App Lock averages 4.2 from 54 ratings.

### Do Focus & Mindfulness or App Lock have ads?

App Lock shows ads; Focus & Mindfulness does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus & Mindfulness or App Lock?

Focus & Mindfulness ships an update every 7 months, and App Lock every 5 weeks. Most recently, Focus & Mindfulness was updated on October 24, 2026 and App Lock 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.*