# SocialFocus vs Boost Focus Timer

The clearest difference is price: Boost Focus Timer at Free against SocialFocus's $4.99. Boost Focus Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (100% vs 59%). SocialFocus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (314 vs 2). On in-app purchases, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Boost Focus Timer is free to download; SocialFocus costs $4.99 up front. SocialFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Boost Focus Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boost Focus Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SocialFocus has 314 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of SocialFocus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Boost Focus Timer's.

SocialFocus ships an update monthly, Boost Focus Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SocialFocus | Boost Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (314 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialfocus-hide-distractions/id1661093205/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-focus-timer/id6727013499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **314** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yevhen Tretiakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592732760) | [Jacob Beauchamp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578762010) |

## What reviewers say

### SocialFocus

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

**Currently charting:** #34 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


### Boost Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-focus-timer/id6727013499)

Enhance your productivity with a customizable focus timer and habit tracker. Utilize a proactive AI agent to assist with goals and tasks. This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to help you stay organized and achieve your objectives.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus sessions, Habit tracking, Goal setting, Proactive AI agent assistance, Fully customizable productivity tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boost Focus Timer Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Boost Focus Timer Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Rocket Timer Animation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Battery Timer Animation | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SocialFocus free?

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

### Is Boost Focus Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SocialFocus or Boost Focus Timer?

Boost Focus Timer is rated higher. SocialFocus averages 3.9 out of 5 from 314 ratings, while Boost Focus Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SocialFocus or Boost Focus Timer have ads?

Boost Focus Timer shows ads; SocialFocus does not.

### Which is updated more often, SocialFocus or Boost Focus Timer?

SocialFocus ships an update monthly, and Boost Focus Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, SocialFocus was updated on September 30, 2026 and Boost Focus Timer on September 14, 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.*