Comparison

Focusd Timer vs TezBlock

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

Head to head
About

Focusd Timer

Features
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Stay focused on your activities! Main functions: - 3D Parallax. - Customize time intervals. - Ability to start, pause, and stop the work interval. - Track your goals. - Beautiful design. - Change the number of intervals. - Notifications. - Universal app for iPhone and iPad.

About

TezBlock

This app introduces physical friction to block distracting applications. Instead of tapping 'Ignore Limit' on screen time warnings, use NFC tags or QR codes placed away from your device to lock apps. Set timers or schedules for focused work or study sessions.

Highlights
  • Block apps with NFC tags
  • Block apps with QR codes
  • Customizable timers for focus sessions
  • Automated blocking schedules
  • Manual blocking with friction
  • Block app categories and websites
  • Unlimited focus profiles
Features
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Blocked Instagram on Screen Time? Then you just tap "Ignore Limit." TezBlock replaces that button with an NFC tag or QR code you stick across the room. No taps. Just walks. You already know the problem. You open Instagram "just to check." You blink and twenty minutes are gone. Screen Time warnings? You tap "Ignore Limit" every time. Your willpower was never the issue — the apps are engineered to win. TezBlock fixes that with friction. Real, physical friction. ▸ NFC TAGS — Stick a cheap NFC sticker on your desk, nightstand, or inside a drawer. Tap your phone to lock distracting apps. Tap again when you're actually done. The physical act creates intentional space between you and your distractions. ▸ QR CODES — No NFC? Print a QR code, stick it somewhere annoying to reach, or save it on a friend's phone. Scan to start. Scan to stop. ▸ TIMERS — Lock yourself out for 25 minutes, 2 hours, or whatever you need. The timer runs in the background. When time's up, you're free. ▸ SCHEDULES — Block apps automatically every weekday 9–5. Or every night after 10. Set it once, forget it. ▸ MANUAL MODE — Just tap Start. Free forever. With a hold-to-confirm friction layer when you try to quit early — because that's exactly when you need it most. WHY TEZBLOCK? Other physical blockers charge $60–$100 for a plastic brick. TezBlock gives you the same idea — physical, intentional, impossible to bypass with a tap — for the price of a coffee. You bring the NFC tags (a few dollars on Amazon); we bring the app. FREE FEATURES • Manual blocking with hold-to-confirm stop friction • Block apps, app categories, and websites • Unlimited profiles (work, study, sleep, gym) • Focus streaks and session history WHY TEZBLOCK? Other physical blockers charge $60–$100 for a plastic brick. TezBlock gives you the same idea — physical, intentional, impossible to bypass with a tap — for the price of a coffee. You bring the NFC tags (a few dollars on Amazon); we bring the app. FREE FEATURES • Manual blocking with hold-to-confirm stop friction • Block apps, app categories, and websites • Unlimited profiles (work, study, sleep, gym) • Focus streaks and session history • Activity heatmap • Smart breaks • Live Activities on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Home Screen widgets TEZBLOCK PRO — 7-day free trial • NFC tag blocking • QR code blocking • Timer-based sessions • Recurring schedules • Strict mode (no easy exits) • Pause and break controls PRIVACY FIRST No account. No tracking. No ads. Core blocking works fully offline — no data leaves your device. The App Privacy section above lists Contact Info, User Content, and Identifiers because of one optional feature: Friends. If you turn Friends on (to share focus stats with people you know), we store your display name and focus sessions so friends can see when you're locked in. Skip Friends and none of that applies. You can delete your Friends account any time in Settings. SUBSCRIPTION INFO TezBlock Pro is an auto-renewable subscription: $2.99/month or $24.99/year. The 7-day free trial converts automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://tezblock.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focusd Timer4 screens
TezBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focusd Timer at none against TezBlock's 3. Focusd Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and ads 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. TezBlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Focusd Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focusd Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, TezBlock every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 15, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Focusd Timer versus TezBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusd TimerTezBlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngelo Di GianfilippoGandzhiya Edaliva

In-app purchases

None

Focusd Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TezBlock

Subscriptions2
  • TezBlock Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • TezBlock Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tip the Developer$1.99

Questions

Is Focusd Timer free?
Focusd Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TezBlock free?
TezBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focusd Timer or TezBlock have ads?
Neither Focusd Timer nor TezBlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focusd Timer or TezBlock?
Focusd Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and TezBlock every 4 weeks. Most recently, Focusd Timer was updated on September 15, 2026 and TezBlock on September 15, 2026.

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