Focus Lock vs Focused
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Block distracting apps
- Limit screen time
- Set automatic schedules
- Digital detox without deleting apps
- Track weekly progress
- Save session shortcuts
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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
Focused
This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers features like strict focus modes and customizable schedules to build better habits and reduce screen time. Achieve real results and become more present in your daily life.
- Block distracting apps and websites
- Strict focus mode for unbreakable concentration
- Set daily time limits per app
- Countdown timer with session tracking
- Customizable schedules for different times
- Motivational reminders to break autopilot habits
- Screen time insights and progress tracking
- Build consistency with streaks and milestones
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Your phone steals 5+ hours of your day. Focused helps you take them back starting today. Join 10,000+ people who cut their screen time in half. Block distracting apps, build real focus habits, and finally stop doomscrolling — with an app that actually works. ▸ WHAT USERS SAY ◂ "I went from 7 hours of screen time to under 2. This app changed my daily routine." "Finally something that doesn't let me cheat. Strict Mode is a game-changer." ▸ REAL RESULTS ◂ • Save 1h 30m+ per day on average • 91% of users report less mindless scrolling • 87% feel more focused and productive within one week • Users build streaks of 27+ days of consistent focus ▸ HOW FOCUSED WORKS ◂ Most screen time apps fail because they're easy to ignore. Focused adds smart friction exactly when distractions happen — so you pause, reflect, and choose intentionally. ▸ POWERFUL FEATURES ◂ BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Block apps & websites instantly or on a schedule. One tap to block all social media. No willpower needed. STRICT FOCUS MODE Unbreakable focus when you need it. No bypassing. No cheating. No excuses. Perfect for deep work and study sessions. SMART APP LIMITS Set daily time limits per app. When you hit your limit, Focused steps in — no more "just 5 more minutes." FOCUS TIMER Beautiful countdown timer with session tracking. See exactly how long you stay focused every day. CUSTOM SCHEDULES Different rules for work, evenings, weekends, and sleep. Focused adapts to your life — not the other way around. SHIELD SCREEN When you try to open a blocked app, Focused shows a motivational reminder instead — helping you break the autopilot habit. SCREEN TIME INSIGHTS Track your focus time, daily progress, and improvement trends. Clear stats for the apps that distract you most. STREAKS & MILESTONES Build consistency with daily streaks. Stay motivated as you watch your habits transform week after week. ▸ BUILT FOR YOU ◂ • Professionals & remote workers • Students & deep work sessions • People reducing social media & phone addiction • ADHD-friendly focus support • Anyone who wants to be more present ▸ 100% PRIVATE & SECURE ◂ Focused uses Apple's Screen Time API. Your data never leaves your device. No tracking. No data selling. Privacy by design. ▸ TAKE BACK CONTROL ◂ Your time is your most valuable asset. Every hour you save from mindless scrolling is an hour for what truly matters — your goals, your health, your people. Download Focused. Start your focus journey today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Focused at 5.0 against Focus Lock's 4.3. Focus Lock's advantage is ratings volume (292 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Focus Lock sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Focused sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Focused holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Lock has 292 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Focus Lock ships an update every 2 weeks, Focused weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Lock | Focused |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (292 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 292 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flipd Apps | Vinx Solutions |
Customer experience
Focus Lock
Focused
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
Focused
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Focus Lock
- Weekly subscription$4.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Monthly subscription$9.991 Month
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- The Success Bundle$12.491 Month
- Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription - 7 days free7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Yearly subscription$49.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription - 3 days free3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- The Success Bundle$87.991 Year
- Focus Lock Premium Lifetime$99.99
Focused
- FocusMe Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- FocusMe Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year









