Comparison

Focus Lock vs offtime

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

Head to head
About

Focus Lock

This app helps you limit screen time and block distracting applications to improve focus and productivity. It allows you to set schedules, block specific apps, and track your progress towards reducing digital distractions.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Limit screen time
  • Set automatic schedules
  • Digital detox without deleting apps
  • Track weekly progress
  • Save session shortcuts
Features
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For over 7 years, Focus Lock is the original #1 app for limiting screen time and the easiest way to block distracting apps on your phone. With Focus Lock, you can block all or selected apps for a period of time, allowing you to focus, get more done, and simply be present without distractions. Whether you’re working from home, studying, focusing, reading, sleeping, hanging with family, or taking a detox from social media, Focus Lock will make your life a whole lot easier. HEAR IT FROM OUR COMMUNITY: // “I am a better person, friend, mother, and employee because of this app. I flip it on at outings with friends and family and it has truly restored my ability to break away from the chains of cell phone addiction. I could never recommend this app enough.” // “It’s honestly the best app ever. I appreciate how much it helps me focus. That I’m able to block my apps for an hour a day helps me be more productive and feel better.” // “Total insulation from distractions.” // “It prevents any and all distractions without deleting apps.” // "It saved my life, I got so much work done, and it changed my relationship with my phone." THE BENEFITS OF FOCUS LOCK - reduce your screentime select distracting apps to block - set up an automatic schedule to make Focus Lock part of your daily routine - take a digital detox without needing to delete any apps from your phone - heighten your productivity, focus, and ability to be more present HOW IT WORKS - Block Your Apps: start a session by selecting the apps you want to block and the duration of your session - Save Shortcuts: easily save a session to quickly access the same setup again for future blocks - Whitelist Apps: select all or specific apps you want to block, organized by app category - Tagged Goal: add a tag to your session to remember what you did - Activities: view your recent sessions organized by date, tag, and duration - Weekly Progress: view your progress by completed days of the week - Day Streak: stay on track and compete against yourself with a day streak - Daily Goal: set up a goal for how much screentime you’d like to improve GO PREMIUM Focus Lock is created by the team behind Flipd (App of the Day 2021). It takes a team to build and maintain our apps, which is why we ask for a subscription to support our work. Your initial trial will give you up to five free sessions, after which you’ll need to upgrade to continue using Focus Lock. We never sell data and we don’t serve ads, so your premium subscription will go toward supporting the services we provide you. Without your premium subscription, Focus and Flipd wouldn’t be able to exist! If you were previously a Flipd subscriber and are wondering about a subscription migration, contact us at info@flipdapp.co. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING $9.99 per month or $49.99 per year These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew at the subscription price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the current subscription once activated during the subscription period. Manage your subscriptions in your iOS Account Settings after purchase. Terms and Conditions: http://www.flipdapp.co/terms-privacy Support Contact: info@flipdapp.co

About

offtime

This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting applications. It uses a unique physical barrier method, requiring you to move to disable blocks, fostering self-control and digital discipline. Gain insights into your saved time and create custom blocking profiles for different situations.

Highlights
  • Physical barrier app blocking
  • QR code or NFC activation
  • Custom app/category blocking
  • Blocking profiles for situations
  • Scheduled blocking times
  • Time saved insights
  • Offline and local operation
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OFFTIME – THE APP AGAINST APPS Block distracting apps – and reclaim your time. Offtime is the app against apps – helping you enjoy more of real life. With a simple scan, you block digital distractions and focus on what truly matters. The special part: the unlock code is physically removed – you have to move to disable the block. That creates distance, clarity, and focus. HOW IT WORKS * Select distracting apps or categories * Activate the block via QR code or NFC tag * Place the code out of reach – for example, in the hallway or on a shelf * Apps remain blocked until you scan the code again or the timer expires FEATURES - APP BLOCKING WITH PHYSICAL BARRIER You must actively move to disable the block – this helps prevent impulsive unlocking - QR CODE OR NFC ACTIVATION Start your focus session by scanning a physical trigger - STOPWATCH AND TIMER MODE Use the built-in stopwatch or set a timer for how long you want to block - CUSTOM APP OR CATEGORY SELECTION Block only the apps or categories that distract you. Keep the tools you need. - BLOCKING PROFILES Create templates for different situations: such as work, studying, or bedtime - SCHEDULED BLOCK TIMES Set automatic block times that repeat daily or weekly - INSIGHTS Get insights on how much time offtime has saved you, with our weekly and monthly overview - MINIMALISTIC DARK DESIGN Focus on function, not distraction – ideal for digital minimalism - FULLY OFFLINE AND LOCAL No cloud, no tracking, no data sharing WHY OFFTIME? Offtime takes a different approach. Instead of a simple software-based app blocker, it adds a physical layer. You place your unlock key – like a printed QR code or NFC tag – deliberately out of reach. This creates a real-world hurdle: you must actively choose and physically move to lift the block. This simple idea strengthens your self-control and makes digital discipline effortless. UNLOCK THE PRO VERSION * Unlimited number of blocking profiles * Up to 20 active schedules simultaneously * No limits on scheduled block times * Monthly insights Privacy Policy: https://useofftime.com/privacy.php?section=app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus Lock4 screens
offtime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: offtime at 5.0 against Focus Lock's 4.3. Focus Lock's advantage is ratings volume (290 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Focus Lock sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and offtime sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

offtime holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Lock has 290 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Lock ships an update every 2 weeks, offtime every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Focus Lock versus offtime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus Lockofftime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (290 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings290 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlipd AppsLouie Gaiser

Customer experience

Focus Lock

All ratings290 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative16.6%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive22.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative66.3%

offtime

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Focus Lock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Apps not returning after lock duration
  • Inability to unlock or reactivate apps
  • Frequent crashes or glitches

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow selective app locking
  • Provide scheduling options for automatic locks
  • Improve app organization after lock ends

offtime

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Focus Lock

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription$9.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • The Success Bundle$12.491 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription - 3 days free3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription - 7 days free7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • The Success Bundle$87.991 Year
One-time1
  • Focus Lock Premium Lifetime$99.99
4 purchases

offtime

Subscriptions3
  • offtime Pro - Weekly$1.997 Days
  • offtime Pro - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • offtime Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • offtime Pro - Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is Focus Lock free?
Focus Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is offtime free?
offtime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Lock or offtime?
offtime is rated higher. Focus Lock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while offtime averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Focus Lock or offtime have ads?
Neither Focus Lock nor offtime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Lock or offtime?
Focus Lock ships an update every 2 weeks, and offtime every 2 months. Most recently, Focus Lock was updated on October 15, 2026 and offtime on October 2, 2026.

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