Comparison

FocusCommit vs Lock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FocusCommit

This app combines the Pomodoro Technique with task management to enhance focus and combat procrastination. It offers features like Kanban boards, white noise, and analytics to help users manage their workflow and track progress effectively.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Technique timer
  • Kanban boards for task visualization
  • Smart sync with Google Tasks/Microsoft To-Do
  • White noise for concentration
  • Focus session analytics
  • Customizable work/break intervals
  • Live Activities on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
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FocusCommit is your all-in-one focus timer and productivity app designed to help you beat procrastination, manage ADHD, and stay concentrated. Whether you're a student preparing for exams, a professional tackling deadlines, someone managing ADHD, or anyone looking to boost productivity — FocusCommit combines the proven Pomodoro Technique with powerful task management. **More Than Just a Timer** Unlike basic timer apps, FocusCommit integrates professional project management with focus-enhancing features: • **Kanban Boards** — Visualize your workflow and organize tasks effortlessly • **Smart Sync** — Connect with Google Tasks and Microsoft To-Do • **White Noise** — Ambient sounds to enhance concentration • **Analytics** — Track your focus sessions and measure progress • **Customizable Intervals** — Adjust work and break durations to fit your style • **Live Activities** — See your timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island **Perfect For** • Students needing a study timer for effective learning • Professionals managing work intervals and deadlines • People with ADHD seeking structured focus sessions • Remote workers maintaining concentration at home • Anyone fighting procrastination **How It Works** 1. Add your tasks and organize them on the Kanban board 2. Start a focus session with the Pomodoro timer 3. Take timed breaks to recharge 4. Track your progress with detailed analytics 5. Sync across devices and stay organized Download FocusCommit and transform the way you work and study. --- Pomodoro Technique® and Pomodoro® are registered trademarks of Francesco Cirillo. This app is not affiliated with Francesco Cirillo.

About

Lock

This app helps users focus on tasks using timed study sessions, fostering accountability through shared progress and group grinding. It aims to transform screen time into productive output.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro study sessions
  • Group study grinding
  • Progress sharing
  • Accountability features
  • Screen time to productivity conversion
Features
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Lock-in is a social study app built around Pomodoro sessions. Start a focus session, grind together with others, share your progress, and stay accountable. Turn screen time into real productivity.

Screenshots

FocusCommit3 screens
Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lock at 100% against FocusCommit's 50%. Lock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). FocusCommit's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusCommit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusCommit has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of FocusCommit's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusCommit ships an update every 3 weeks, Lock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FocusCommit versus Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusCommitLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (19 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnoBeeAzizbek Zaylobiddinov

Customer experience

FocusCommit

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Lock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FocusCommit

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • Monthly$0.99
  • Yearly subscription$8.99
  • Focus, Commit Lifetime Deal$29.99
None

Lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocusCommit free?
FocusCommit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lock free?
Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FocusCommit or Lock?
Lock is rated higher. FocusCommit averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Lock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do FocusCommit or Lock have ads?
Neither FocusCommit nor Lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusCommit or Lock?
FocusCommit ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lock every 2 weeks. Most recently, FocusCommit was updated on October 4, 2026 and Lock on September 23, 2026.

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