# SocialFocus vs Chirpme

The clearest difference is price: Chirpme at Free against SocialFocus's $4.99. Chirpme also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). SocialFocus's advantage is ratings volume (327 vs 2) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Chirpme holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SocialFocus has 327 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SocialFocus ships an update monthly, Chirpme every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SocialFocus | Chirpme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialfocus-hide-distractions/id1661093205/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirpme/id6757547568/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **327** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **13** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yevhen Tretiakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592732760) | [Andrew Hayes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546805411) |

## 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


### Chirpme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirpme/id6757547568)

Stay informed with timely updates from businesses, schools, and communities. Subscribe to channels using codes or QR scans and manage all your notifications in one organized feed. Personalize your experience with themes and notification controls.

**Highlights:** Simple channel subscription, Organized notification feed, Customizable notification tags, Discover public channels, Personalized themes and controls, Privacy-focused subscription management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SocialFocus free?

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

### Is Chirpme free?

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

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

Chirpme is rated higher. SocialFocus averages 4.0 out of 5 from 327 ratings, while Chirpme averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SocialFocus or Chirpme have ads?

Neither SocialFocus nor Chirpme shows ads.

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

SocialFocus ships an update monthly, and Chirpme every 8 days. Most recently, SocialFocus was updated on November 7, 2026 and Chirpme on October 31, 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.*