# SocialFocus vs Zaber

The clearest difference is price: Zaber at Free against SocialFocus's $4.99. Zaber also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). SocialFocus's advantage is ratings volume (326 vs 2) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Zaber is free to download; SocialFocus costs $4.99 up front. SocialFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Zaber sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zaber holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SocialFocus has 326 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SocialFocus ships an update monthly, Zaber weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SocialFocus | Zaber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialfocus-hide-distractions/id1661093205/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaber/id6737458521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **326** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yevhen Tretiakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592732760) | [Big Game Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568637939) |

## What reviewers say

### SocialFocus

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

**Currently charting:** #41 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


### Zaber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaber/id6737458521)

This app helps you reduce your screen time by turning it into a game. Compete with friends and family to achieve the lowest daily usage. Reclaim your time and focus on what matters most.

**Highlights:** Gamify screen time reduction, Compete with friends and family, Track daily screen usage, Focus on real-life activities, Achieve lower screen time goals

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zaber Pro | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SocialFocus free?

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

### Is Zaber free?

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

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

Zaber is rated higher. SocialFocus averages 4.0 out of 5 from 326 ratings, while Zaber averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SocialFocus or Zaber have ads?

Neither SocialFocus nor Zaber shows ads.

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

SocialFocus ships an update monthly, and Zaber weekly. Most recently, SocialFocus was updated on November 3, 2026 and Zaber on October 30, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*