# Focus Quest vs Focus App Blocker

The clearest difference is rating: Focus Quest at 4.7 against Focus App Blocker's 4.0. Focus Quest also leads on ratings volume (502 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Focus App Blocker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Quest sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Focus App Blocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Quest has 502 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Focus Quest ships an update every 2 months, Focus App Blocker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Quest | Focus App Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (502 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-quest-study-buddy/id1516624331/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-app-blocker-strictblock/id6749779711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **502** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 237 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shikudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089497060) | [Paul Contreras](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818750645) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-quest-study-buddy/id1516624331)

This app combines a study timer with RPG elements to help users improve self-control and reduce phone distractions. Earn in-game resources by focusing to train a hero and upgrade equipment, making productivity more engaging.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, RPG hero training, Equipment forging, Task and time management, In-game achievements and rewards, Phone addiction management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Focus Pass Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Focus Pass Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Weekly Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Currency Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Gear Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Gear Scroll Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Glyph Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Raid Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Material Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage Currency Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Raid Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Material Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Glyph Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skill Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skill Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skill Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Raid 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Raid Pack 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Fund 1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Time Rift 1 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Gamified focus experience
- 👍 Engaging story and progression
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing
- 💰 Affordable premium version
- 🕰️ Helpful for improving focus and productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited whitelist functionality
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 📱 Can be distracting from actual work
- 🌐 Lack of offline mode
- 🌐 Sync issues with other accounts

**Reported bugs**

- Training button not working during tutorial
- Time not accurately tracked in some cases
- Crashes on startup for some users

**Requested features**

- More music and white noise options
- Ability to change character appearance
- Longer storyline and quests
- Offline mode or better sync capabilities
- Pomodoro timer integration


### Focus App Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-app-blocker-strictblock/id6749779711)

This app helps you reclaim lost time by blocking distracting applications during focused work or study sessions. It removes tempting shortcuts and builds positive habits through a streak system, making productivity feel automatic.

**Highlights:** Block any app or website, Focus timer with Pomodoro, Customizable Focus Profiles, Session Journaling, Weekly Focus Reports, Streak Insurance, Home screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Access | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Quest free?

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

### Is Focus App Blocker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Quest or Focus App Blocker?

Focus Quest is rated higher. Focus Quest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 502 ratings, while Focus App Blocker averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Focus Quest or Focus App Blocker have ads?

Focus Quest shows ads; Focus App Blocker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Quest or Focus App Blocker?

Focus Quest ships an update every 2 months, and Focus App Blocker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Focus Quest was updated on September 13, 2026 and Focus App Blocker on September 19, 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.*