Comparison

Pics21 vs Focus Lock

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

Head to head
About

Pics21

Effortlessly create long screenshots by scrolling. Edit stitch points, adjust orientation, and add highlights. This tool offers customizable settings to personalize your long screenshot experience.

Highlights
  • Create long screenshots
  • Editable stitch points
  • Portrait and landscape support
  • Image orientation adjustment
  • Content highlighting
  • Customizable settings
  • JPG/PNG output
Features
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Scroll to create your long screenshots with a great productivity. - Every stitch point is editable, so no worry if anything went wrong. - Support both portrait and landscape mode, you can even change the image orientation inside the editor. - Easy markup. Highlight content when needed. - Provide rich settings, make Pics21 your personal long screenshot assistant. - Provide JPG/PNG output format with several quality options. If you meet a bug or have any suggestions, please email to contact@pics21.app Text Tutorial: 1. Add Screen Recording into Control Center: Please skip this step if you have already added. Go Settings -> Control Center -> Customize Controls, and tap the plus icon in front of Screen Recording. 2. Open your target app and choose Pics21 Stitch for broadcast: For example, open App Store, and access Control Center. LONG PRESS Screen Recording button, choose Pics21 Stitch. 3. Start to record with Pics21 Stitch: Then tap Start Broadcast and return to your target app within 3 seconds. 4. Scroll at your ease: When you see the red oval in the top left corner, start to scroll the screen. Stop scrolling with the proper position in your mind. 5. All set: Wait for 3 seconds. Tap Go to Application and check it out!

About

Focus Lock

Enhance concentration and achieve goals with customizable focus timers and distraction blocking. This tool offers ambient sounds, motivational quotes, and cross-platform support to optimize your workflow for deep work or short bursts of productivity.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Customizable focus and break sessions
  • Ambient sounds for concentration
  • Motivational quotes via widgets
  • Cross-platform support (iOS, iPadOS, macOS)
Features
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Focus Lock Pro is your ultimate tool for maximizing productivity and achieving your goals. With customizable focus and break sessions, distraction-blocking capabilities, and motivational quotes, Focus Lock Pro adapts to your personal workflow, whether you need short bursts of focus or extended deep work sessions. Key Features: - Block Distractions: Prevent distractions by blocking specific apps during focus sessions, ensuring you stay on track and accomplish more. - Customize Sessions: Set the perfect length for focus and break times. Whether you prefer short bursts or deep, uninterrupted work, tailor each session to your needs. - Ambient Sounds: Create the ideal environment for concentration with a variety of soothing ambient sounds. - Enhance your focus sessions with beautiful, relaxing wallpapers. - Motivational Quotes: Stay inspired and motivated with uplifting quotes displayed on your homescreen and lock screen through widgets. - Cross-Platform Support: Seamlessly integrated across iOS, iPad, and MacOS, Focus Lock Pro keeps you productive on all your devices. For more details, please read our Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/view/focuslock/privacy Terms of Service - https://sites.google.com/view/focuslockpro/terms Support Page - https://sites.google.com/view/focus-lock-pro/support

Screenshots

Pics214 screens
Focus Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pics21 at every 2 days against Focus Lock's every 5 days. Pics21 also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pics21 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focus Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pics21 against 5.0 for Focus Lock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pics21 has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pics21 ships an update every 2 days, Focus Lock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pics21 versus Focus Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPics21Focus Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer高 孙Konstantinos Meletiou

Customer experience

Pics21

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Focus Lock

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pics21

One-time1
  • Unlock PRO$1.99
2 purchases

Focus Lock

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Lock Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Focus Lock Pro - Yearly14 Days trial$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Pics21 free?
Pics21 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Lock free?
Focus Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pics21 or Focus Lock?
Pics21 and Focus Lock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Pics21 or Focus Lock have ads?
Neither Pics21 nor Focus Lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pics21 or Focus Lock?
Pics21 ships an update every 2 days, and Focus Lock every 5 days. Most recently, Pics21 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Focus Lock on October 27, 2026.

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