# Focus Lock vs Katana Personal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Katana Personal at 100% against Focus Lock's 23%. Katana Personal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and device support (3 vs 1). Focus Lock's advantage is ratings volume (295 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Lock sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Katana Personal sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Katana Personal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Lock has 295 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Focus Lock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Katana Personal's.

Focus Lock ships an update every 2 weeks, Katana Personal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Lock | Katana Personal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-lock-screen-time-limit/id1494966346/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katana-personal/id6813697936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **295** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flipd Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719329275) | [KEVIN LEE WALLACE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813698208) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-lock-screen-time-limit/id1494966346)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| The Success Bundle | $12.49 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription - 7 days free | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription - 3 days free | $59.99 | per year |
| The Success Bundle | $87.99 | per year |
| Focus Lock Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
- 🔒 Effective at blocking distracting apps
- 👍 Useful for studying and work
- 💡 Customizable lock durations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Apps don't return to original order
- 🐛 Inconsistent app locking functionality
- 🐛 Resets notification settings
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Apps not returning after lock duration
- Inability to unlock or reactivate apps
- Frequent crashes or glitches

**Requested features**

- Allow selective app locking
- Provide scheduling options for automatic locks
- Improve app organization after lock ends


### Katana Personal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katana-personal/id6813697936)

Organize your daily tasks, goals, and habits in one place. This app helps you plan your day, track progress, and use AI to turn ideas into actionable steps. It offers an optional social experience to connect with friends and reflect on accomplishments.

**Highlights:** Daily task organization, Goal and habit tracking, AI-powered planning assistance, Progress reflection, Optional social sharing, Customizable reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Katana Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Lock free?

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

### Is Katana Personal free?

Katana Personal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Lock or Katana Personal?

Katana Personal is rated higher. Focus Lock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 295 ratings, while Katana Personal averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Focus Lock or Katana Personal have ads?

Neither Focus Lock nor Katana Personal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Lock or Katana Personal?

Focus Lock ships an update every 2 weeks, and Katana Personal fortnightly. Most recently, Focus Lock was updated on October 29, 2026 and Katana Personal on October 15, 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.*