# Galactic vs SocialFocus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SocialFocus at 59% against Galactic's 5%. SocialFocus also leads on chart position (#48 vs unranked). Galactic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Galactic costs $1.99 and SocialFocus $4.99 up front. SocialFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Galactic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Galactic ships an update fortnightly, SocialFocus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galactic | SocialFocus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialfocus-hide-distractions/id1661093205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **326** |
| Positive reviews | 4.9% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#48** |
| Size | 13 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luigi Mazzeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526107726) | [Yevhen Tretiakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592732760) |

## What reviewers say

### Galactic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-web-browser-and-google/id1639687057)

Explore the web and get quick answers directly from your wrist. This app offers a streamlined browsing experience on Apple Watch, with options to mirror content to your TV. It supports multiple search engines and provides fast, high-quality results.

**Highlights:** Browse websites on Apple Watch, Mirror sites to Apple TV, Multiple search engine support, Fast, high-quality results, Bookmark websites, Customizable themes and content size

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Misleading app description
- ❌ Not a true web browser
- ❌ Requires screen mirroring
- ❌ Useless functionality
- ❌ Waste of money

**Reported bugs**

- App not working
- Keeps crashing
- QR code not galactic
- QR code not working
- App not able to read QR code

**Requested features**

- Allow direct browsing on Apple TV
- Make app functional without mirroring
- Improve UI
- Fix DuckDuckGo API
- Allow refunds for this app


### SocialFocus

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

**Currently charting:** #48 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 Galactic free?

Galactic costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SocialFocus free?

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

### Do Galactic or SocialFocus have ads?

Neither Galactic nor SocialFocus shows ads.

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

Galactic ships an update fortnightly, and SocialFocus monthly. Most recently, Galactic was updated on October 27, 2026 and SocialFocus on October 30, 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.*