Comparison

Stay Focused App/Site Blocker vs Restrix

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

Head to head
About

Stay Focused App/Site Blocker

Regain control of your digital life and boost productivity by blocking distracting apps and websites. Set schedules, usage limits, or block content until productivity goals are met. Strict mode adds extra protection against deactivation.

Highlights
  • App and website blocking
  • Scheduled blocking
  • Daily usage limits
  • Goal-based limits
  • Whitelist and blocklist
  • Strict mode
  • Block adult content
Features
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Unlock your peak productivity and regain control over your digital life with Stay Focused: App Blocker – the ultimate solution for screen time management and self-control. Designed to be your personal app blocker, website blocker, and screen time tracker, Stay Focused empowers you to limit distractions and achieve your goals with ease. Spending time on Social Media or Messaging Apps? Block it with Stay Focused app blocker and reduce usage. Use it as your focus timer, Pomodoro timer, study timer, social media blocker and digital detox app to cut screen time. Benefits of Stay Focused 32% Less Screen Time – Cut down screen time in just one week with the screen time tracker and app blocker. Save 2+ Hours Daily – 95% of users block distractions with the website blocker and gain back precious time. 60% Less Screen Time – 94% of strict mode users boost productivity by using the app blocker and website blocker for reduced screen time. Stay Focused : Websites and App Blocker currently offers 4 kinds of App and Website blocking: BLOCKING IN SPECIFIC SCHEDULE You can set up days or times during which Apps and Websites to be blocked. e.g. You can block all the social media app in the office hours. say, 10 AM to 6 PM DAILY USAGE LIMIT You can set usage limit on Apps and Websites in entire day or selected time frame. e.g. You can block selected social media app once you spend 30 minutes on it in a day or within a time frame of 10 AM to 6 PM GOAL BASED LIMIT You can set limit on Apps and Websites until you spend defined amount of time on productivity apps. e.g. You can block selected social media until you spend 2 hours on educational apps LOCATION BASED BLOCKING Block Apps and Websites automatically when you are at a place you choose, such as your school, office or library. WHITELIST AND BLOCKLIST Customize your blocking experience by adding specific apps or websites to the whitelist (to allow access) or blocklist (to restrict access) based on your preferences. BLOCK ADULT CONTENT & IN-APP PURCHASES With Stay Focused, you can easily block adult content and restrict in-app purchases to prevent unwanted distractions and safeguard your device from accidental purchases. STRICT MODE Take it a step further with Strict Mode. Add an additional layer of protection by setting a PIN, expiration date, QR code scan, or requiring the user to enter randomly generated text to deactivate the blocker. STRICT ALARM An advanced alarm that helps you wake up: it keeps ringing until you solve a challenge, so you get out of bed instead of hitting snooze. FOCUS TIMER Start a Pomodoro-style focus session and your distracting Apps and Websites stay blocked until the timer ends. A study timer and focus timer for studying and deep work. FOCUS SOUNDS Play calming ambient sounds during your focus session to shut out distractions. Support: ava@innoxapps.com Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stayfocused.me/privacy-policy-app-store

About

Restrix

This app helps you manage your digital life by blocking distracting apps and websites. You can set custom schedules, restrict multiple sites, and even prevent accidental purchases or deletions. It offers a privacy-focused, device-only management solution for a healthier digital environment.

Highlights
  • Visualize app usage
  • Instantly block apps/websites
  • Schedule blocks by time/location
  • Restrict multiple websites
  • Prevent app installations
  • Block adult content
  • Prevent accidental purchases
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Restrix App: Manage Your Digital Life with Ease Restrix App is your ultimate solution for managing and controlling app and website usage with powerful and intuitive tools. Take charge of your device and create a healthier, distraction-free environment for yourself or your loved ones. Key Features: See Visual Displays of App Usage Information:- Gain insights into how you spend your time by visualizing app usage on your device. Instantly Block Apps & Websites for a Specific Time Period:- Block distracting apps and websites instantly for a predefined period to regain focus. Schedule App & Website Blocks for Multiple Days and Times:- Set schedules to block apps Set schedules to block apps and websites based on days and times that work best for you. Customize schedules with location-based blocking—restrict access when you're at certain locations, and use usage-based blocking to block apps once they exceed your desired usage limit.Set schedules to block apps and websites based on days and times that work best for you. Restrict Multiple Websites Effectively:- Block multiple websites at once and prevent access to harmful or distracting content. Prevent App Store from Installing New Apps:- Restrict the installation of new apps from the App Store to protect your device from unwanted additions. Avoid Accidental Deletion of Apps and Chat Records:- Prevent the accidental deletion of important apps and chat records by adding extra protection. Porn Site Automatically Detected and Blocked in All Your Browsers:- Restrict access to adult content by automatically detecting and blocking porn sites across all browsers. Prevent Accidental In-App Purchases:- Block in-app purchases to avoid accidental charges, especially for children or sensitive users. Locks Device Time to Prevent Changes:- Lock the device's time settings to prevent any unauthorized time changes and ensure consistent schedules. Strict Mode:- This feature enforces app restrictions that cannot be changed until specific conditions are met (e.g., device charging or entering a PIN). All settings are stored locally and not transmitted externally. Why Choose Restrix? Privacy-Focused: Your data stays with you. We do not collect or share any personal or sensitive user data. Device-Only Management: All settings and preferences are stored locally on your device, ensuring maximum security and privacy. Simple and Intuitive Design: Manage app and website restrictions effortlessly with an easy-to-use interface. Security First: Enjoy peace of mind with features designed to prioritize your privacy and protect your settings.

Screenshots

Stay Focused App/Site Blocker4 screens
Restrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Restrix at 100% against Stay Focused App/Site Blocker's 45%. Restrix also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). Stay Focused App/Site Blocker's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (997 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Stay Focused App/Site Blocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Restrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stay Focused App/Site Blocker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stay Focused App/Site Blocker has 997 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Stay Focused App/Site Blocker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Restrix's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stay Focused App/Site Blocker ships an update weekly, Restrix daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stay Focused App/Site Blocker versus Restrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStay Focused App/Site BlockerRestrix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (997 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews45.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings997 — better3
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINNOXAPPS LLPAnkit Kumar

Customer experience

Stay Focused App/Site Blocker

All ratings939 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive45.1%
Neutral13.0%
Negative42.0%

Restrix

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Stay Focused App/Site Blocker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezing or crashing
  • Restrictions not working as expected
  • Inability to add apps to block list
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Keyword blocking for specific websites
  • More customization options for time limits
  • Ability to whitelist important apps
  • Better password protection and lock-down

Restrix

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Stay Focused App/Site Blocker

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Quarterly$9.993 Months
  • Yearly Discounted1 Year trial$24.991 Year
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Restrix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stay Focused App/Site Blocker free?
Stay Focused App/Site Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Restrix free?
Restrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stay Focused App/Site Blocker or Restrix?
Stay Focused App/Site Blocker is rated higher. Stay Focused App/Site Blocker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 997 ratings, while Restrix averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Stay Focused App/Site Blocker or Restrix have ads?
Neither Stay Focused App/Site Blocker nor Restrix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stay Focused App/Site Blocker or Restrix?
Stay Focused App/Site Blocker ships an update weekly, and Restrix daily. Most recently, Stay Focused App/Site Blocker was updated on November 7, 2026 and Restrix on October 30, 2026.

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