Comparison

Stay Focused App/Site Blocker vs Focus App Blocker

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

Focus App Blocker

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
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You picked up your phone for one thing. Somehow, half an hour disappeared. StrictBlock helps you make room for what you meant to do. Finish the assignment. Read a few pages. Be there for the people sitting next to you. Choose the apps that pull you away, set a focus session, and block access while you get on with your day. You decide what deserves your attention. MAKE STARTING EASIER Write down one thing you want to finish. Set aside a little time. Keep distracting apps out of reach while you take the first step. PROTECT TIME THAT MATTERS Plan recurring blocks around study, work or your evening routine. Use Pomodoro sessions when a little structure and regular breaks help you keep going. SEE WHAT YOU MADE TIME FOR Look back at your focus sessions, streaks and progress. Let each completed session remind you that small efforts count. START SMALL Try free focus sessions, then choose Pro monthly, annually or with a one-time lifetime purchase for more room to focus. Eligible new monthly subscribers can try Pro free for 7 days. Local prices and offer eligibility are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase. Take a few minutes back today. Decide what to do with them. https://www.strictblock.app https://www.strictblock.app/support https://www.strictblock.app/privacy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stay Focused App/Site Blocker4 screens
Focus App Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stay Focused App/Site Blocker at 4.4 against Focus App Blocker's 4.0. Stay Focused App/Site Blocker also leads on ratings volume (930 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stay Focused App/Site Blocker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stay Focused App/Site Blocker has 930 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stay Focused App/Site Blocker ships an update weekly, Focus App Blocker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stay Focused App/Site Blocker versus Focus App Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStay Focused App/Site BlockerFocus App Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (930 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews44.3% of reviews
Number of ratings930 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINNOXAPPS LLPPaul Contreras

Customer experience

Stay Focused App/Site Blocker

All ratings930 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive44.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative42.4%

Focus App Blocker

All ratings1 ratings
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

Focus App Blocker

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
4 purchases

Focus App Blocker

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly Access3 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • Pro Monthly Access$3.991 Month
  • Pro Annual Access7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is Stay Focused App/Site Blocker free?
Stay Focused App/Site Blocker 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, Stay Focused App/Site Blocker or Focus App Blocker?
Stay Focused App/Site Blocker is rated higher. Stay Focused App/Site Blocker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 930 ratings, while Focus App Blocker averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stay Focused App/Site Blocker or Focus App Blocker have ads?
Neither Stay Focused App/Site Blocker nor Focus App Blocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stay Focused App/Site Blocker or Focus App Blocker?
Stay Focused App/Site Blocker ships an update weekly, and Focus App Blocker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stay Focused App/Site Blocker was updated on September 22, 2026 and Focus App Blocker on September 19, 2026.

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