# FocusPal vs Clock Pocket

The clearest difference is monetization model: FocusPal at free with in-app purchases against Clock Pocket's subscription. Clock Pocket's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusPal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Clock Pocket sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for FocusPal against 4.1 for Clock Pocket. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 42 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of FocusPal's written reviews are positive against 78% of Clock Pocket's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocusPal | Clock Pocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspal-screen-time-blocker/id1661287418/reviews)** | [4.1 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-pocketstandby-widget/id6446469093/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 30 MB | 328 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [威 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719332483) | [正峰 蒋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102407664) |

## What reviewers say

### FocusPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspal-screen-time-blocker/id1661287418)

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting applications and setting usage limits. It offers features like app whitelisting, hiding sensitive apps, and preventing accidental deletions or unwanted downloads. Enhance your focus and productivity with customizable controls.

**Highlights:** Focus Mode to block distractions, App allowlisting, Hide sensitive apps, Prevent accidental app deletion, Prevent unwanted app downloads, Set time limits for games and videos

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Yearly(Special Offer) | $9.99 | per year |
| HidingCat Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| FocusPal - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Special Offer | $24.99 | one-time |


### Clock Pocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-pocketstandby-widget/id6446469093)

This app offers a creative and visually appealing way to display time with numerous customizable themes and practical tools. It includes widgets, a picture-in-picture feature, and a clean, ad-free interface. The app is designed for iOS 17's StandBy mode.

**Highlights:** 20+ customizable time themes, Habit Challenge, Stopwatch, Countdown, Floating Milliseconds, Nearly 100 matching widgets, Picture in Picture functionality, Ad-free interface, iOS 17 StandBy mode support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month Member | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Early Bird Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FocusPal free?

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

### Is Clock Pocket free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FocusPal or Clock Pocket?

FocusPal is rated higher. FocusPal averages 4.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Clock Pocket averages 4.1 from 42 ratings.

### Do FocusPal or Clock Pocket have ads?

Neither FocusPal nor Clock Pocket shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FocusPal or Clock Pocket?

FocusPal ships an update fortnightly, and Clock Pocket fortnightly. Most recently, FocusPal was updated on September 20, 2026 and Clock Pocket on September 17, 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.*