Comparison

SocialFocus vs MuteLock

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

Head to head
About

SocialFocus

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
Currently charting
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Hide distractions on websites such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, LinkedIn, Gmail and take back control of your attention! While we acknowledge the distracting and engrossing nature of these sites, completely blocking them is not always feasible due to the valuable content they offer. This Safari extension allows you to selectively hide attention-grabbing components on each site. For instance, on YouTube, you have the option to conceal recommended videos, shorts, comments, and more. Similarly, on Facebook and Instagram, you can hide the feed, reels, stories, and other elements. The same goes for each supported site. Furthermore, SocialFocus offers an array of supplementary features, including Startup Settings, Import / Export and more. Users who want to support the development of the project can additionally subscribe to the PRO version. The PRO version will give access to some additional features that are not available in the standard version, such as hotkey configuration, settings synchronization and some others. NOTE: This extension does NOT work with the apps, it works only for websites while using the Safari browser. Terms Of Use: https://socialfocus.app/tos/

About

MuteLock

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Mute distractions. Lock in focus. MuteLock is a strict focus timer that enforces real accountability. Set a timer and stay in the app—leave and the session fails. It’s simple and effective. Why MuteLock works: Strict accountability — no cheating, no excuses Instant failure detection — leave the app and your session ends Minimalist design — pure black screen, zero distractions Track patterns — see what breaks your focus Perfect for ADHD, Pomodoro users, and anyone seeking discipline How it works: Set your focus time (5-60 minutes) Start the session Stay in the app — that's it Leave and you fail — strict but fair Key features: Quick start templates (Morning Focus, Deep Work, Quick Sprint, Study Session) Custom duration picker (5 to 60 minutes) Gamification — levels, points, daily challenges Achievements and streaks Advanced statistics — weekly/monthly insights Export your data — CSV/JSON backup Home screen widget — see stats at a glance 12 failure tags — track what breaks your focus Session notes — reflect on each session Live Activity on Lock Screen (iOS 16.1+) — see timer without opening app Premium features ($2.99 one-time): Remove all ads Advanced statistics with charts Export data (CSV/JSON) Home screen widget More failure tags for better tracking Priority support Perfect for students, remote workers, meditation practitioners, and anyone building focus habits. Whether you use Pomodoro, want dopamine detox, or need a distraction blocker, MuteLock holds you accountable. Privacy first: No accounts. No data collection. All sessions stored locally on your device. Free with ads, or upgrade to Premium to remove them. Start building real focus habits today.

Screenshots

SocialFocus4 screens
MuteLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MuteLock at Free against SocialFocus's $4.99. SocialFocus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On in-app purchases, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SocialFocus ships an update monthly, MuteLock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SocialFocus versus MuteLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSocialFocusMuteLock
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (326 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings326 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#26 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYevhen TretiakovMohamed El Bouhssini

Bugs and requests

SocialFocus

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Sync settings across devices and profiles

MuteLock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SocialFocus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$35.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.99
1 purchases

MuteLock

One-time1
  • MuteLock Premium$2.99

Questions

Is SocialFocus free?
SocialFocus costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MuteLock free?
MuteLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SocialFocus or MuteLock have ads?
MuteLock shows ads; SocialFocus does not.
Which is updated more often, SocialFocus or MuteLock?
SocialFocus ships an update monthly, and MuteLock every 3 months. Most recently, SocialFocus was updated on October 27, 2026 and MuteLock on October 28, 2026.

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