# Secrets vs SocialFocus

The clearest difference is price: Secrets at Free against SocialFocus's $4.99. Secrets also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0). SocialFocus's advantage is chart position (#24 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Secrets is free to download; SocialFocus costs $4.99 up front. Secrets sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SocialFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Secrets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 187 and 326 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Secrets's written reviews are positive against 59% of SocialFocus's.

Secrets ships an update every 5 weeks, SocialFocus monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secrets | SocialFocus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secrets-password-manager/id1591056366/reviews)** | [4.0 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialfocus-hide-distractions/id1661093205/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 187 | **326** |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#24** |
| Size | 75 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outer Corner, Unipessoal LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/973049010) | [Yevhen Tretiakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592732760) |

## What reviewers say

### Secrets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secrets-password-manager/id1591056366)

Securely store and manage all your sensitive information, including passwords, credit card details, and bank information. Generate strong new passwords, use auto-fill for quick logins, and sync data across devices with robust encryption.

**Highlights:** Store passwords, credit cards, and bank details, Generate secure, private passwords, One-time passcode generation for 2FA, Import from other password managers, iCloud syncing across devices, Browser integration for auto-fill, Biometric and passphrase protection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Sharing Trial | Free | one-time |
| Sharing (Promo) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Sharing | $39.99 | one-time |
| Editing (Promo) | $44.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |
| Editing | $59.99 | one-time |
| Editing + Sharing | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Straightforward and easy-to-use interface
- 🔒 Strong security with iCloud integration
- 💰 One-time purchase (no subscription required)
- 🔄 Seamless iPhone and Mac integration
- 📱 Native Apple design and feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Device authorization requests not arriving reliably
- 🐢 Slow iCloud sync between devices
- 🔄 Sync reliability issues and inconsistencies
- ❌ Limited password generation options
- 🚫 No support for memorable/typable passwords

**Reported bugs**

- Device authorization requests not arriving on pre-approved devices
- iCloud sync failures and unreliable synchronization
- App crashes on iPad frequently
- Extremely slow performance on Intel Mac models
- Safari extension broken and non-functional

**Requested features**

- Randomized username generation
- Integration with disposable email services (e.g., addy.io)
- Authenticator/TOTP built-in support
- Word list-based password generation
- Fine-grained punctuation character control


### SocialFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialfocus-hide-distractions/id1661093205)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Take back control of your attention by selectively hiding distracting elements on popular social media and video websites. Customize your browsing experience by concealing feeds, recommendations, shorts, and more. A PRO version offers advanced features for dedicated users.

**Highlights:** Hide feed, shorts, and related videos, Block comments and other elements, Customizable settings per site, Startup settings, Import/Export settings, Hotkey configuration (PRO)

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for combating social media addiction
- 👍 Customizable and effective at blocking distractions
- 💡 Allows using apps without getting sucked into endless scrolling
- 🚀 Declutters social media experience
- 👍 Helps users stay focused and intentional with their time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some features not working as expected (e.g. blocking Instagram suggested posts)
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
- 💰 Requires a subscription in addition to initial purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Instagram suggested posts not getting blocked
- Facebook feed not loading properly with extension enabled
- YouTube Shorts still visible in recommendations
- LinkedIn promoted posts no longer getting blocked

**Requested features**

- Add more options to block specific features on TikTok
- Ability to block open in app requests for Instagram
- Option to grayscale sites for less distraction
- Add support for more social media platforms (e.g. Discord, BlueSky)
- Ability to schedule social media blocks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secrets free?

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

### Is SocialFocus free?

SocialFocus costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Secrets or SocialFocus?

Secrets is rated higher. Secrets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while SocialFocus averages 4.0 from 326 ratings.

### Do Secrets or SocialFocus have ads?

Neither Secrets nor SocialFocus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secrets or SocialFocus?

Secrets ships an update every 5 weeks, and SocialFocus monthly. Most recently, Secrets was updated on October 30, 2026 and SocialFocus on October 30, 2026.

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