# SocialFocus vs NumberLink Client

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SocialFocus at 59% against NumberLink Client's 0%. SocialFocus also leads on ratings volume (327 vs 3) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). NumberLink Client's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

NumberLink Client is free to download; SocialFocus costs $4.99 up front. SocialFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. NumberLink Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

SocialFocus holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SocialFocus has 327 ratings behind it against 3, 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 0% of NumberLink Client's.

SocialFocus ships an update monthly, NumberLink Client every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SocialFocus | NumberLink Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialfocus-hide-distractions/id1661093205/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numberlink-client/id6751864114/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **327** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yevhen Tretiakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592732760) | [Sunbeam Wireless](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837286114) |

## What reviewers say

### SocialFocus

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

**Currently charting:** #53 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


### NumberLink Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numberlink-client/id6751864114)

Seamlessly sync contacts, call logs, and messages across multiple devices using your primary phone number. Send texts from any compatible device and receive notifications for messages and missed calls wherever you are. Ideal for professionals and remote workers needing flexible communication.

**Highlights:** Sync contacts, call log, and messages, Send texts from any device, Notifications for messages and missed calls, Use personal and work numbers on one phone, Limit smartphone usage with dumbphone switching

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SocialFocus free?

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

### Is NumberLink Client free?

NumberLink Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SocialFocus or NumberLink Client?

SocialFocus is rated higher. SocialFocus averages 4.0 out of 5 from 327 ratings, while NumberLink Client averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do SocialFocus or NumberLink Client have ads?

Neither SocialFocus nor NumberLink Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SocialFocus or NumberLink Client?

SocialFocus ships an update monthly, and NumberLink Client every 3 weeks. Most recently, SocialFocus was updated on November 7, 2026 and NumberLink Client 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.*