Comparison

FocusPal vs ReSet

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

Head to head
About

FocusPal

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
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FocusCat is a screen time blocker app designed to help you: ◎ Focus Mode: Lock distracting apps to stay focused on one task ◎ App Allowlist: Block all apps except those on your whitelist ◎ Hide Apps: Perfectly hide apps you don’t want others to see, giving you control and peace of mind ◎ App Deletion Prevention: Prevent accidental deletions and data loss ◎ App Download Prevention: Avoid unwanted charges from kids downloading apps ◎ Set Limits: Control gaming and short video time to keep kids from overindulging --- We take privacy protection seriously. HidingCat does not actively track or collect any data, nor does it use any third-party SDKs or services. All data is stored locally and synchronized with iCloud. If you encounter any issues while using the app, please contact us through the "Feedback" section within the app. You can also reach us by email at leohuang.ux@gmail.com. We welcome your suggestions and feedback. --- FocusCat Premium Membership Auto-Renewable Subscription Details Once purchased and paid, the subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account. The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period, and the subscription will be extended for one subscription period upon successful payment. To cancel the subscription, please manually disable the auto-renewal function in the iTunes/AppleID settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. The service can be cancelled at your discretion. If you choose not to cancel, the renewal service for the next billing cycle will be provided. Terms of Service: https://hidingcat.super.site/terms Privacy Policy: https://hidingcat.super.site/privacy-policy

About

ReSet

Features
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Your time deserves a reset. Reset helps you spend less time scrolling and more time doing what matters. Block distracting apps, create focus schedules, and build a healthier relationship with your phone—without guilt or extreme rules. Whether you want to focus at work, study without interruptions, protect your bedtime, or be more present with the people around you, Reset gives you a simple way to set boundaries that fit your life. STOP DISTRACTIONS BEFORE THEY START Choose the apps that pull you in, start a Reset, and create space to focus. Add limits to social media, short videos, games, news, or any app that keeps stealing “just a few more minutes.” Reset adds a little friction between impulse and action, giving you a chance to choose what happens next. TURN SCREEN-FREE TIME INTO FOCUSED TIME Reset goes beyond app blocking. Use the Pomodoro timer for structured focus-and-break cycles, or start the open-ended stopwatch for reading, studying, deep work, and creative sessions. Pair either timer with app blocking to stay on task. WHY YOU’LL LOVE RESET • App Blocking: Block distracting apps when you need uninterrupted time. • Pomodoro Timer: Move through tasks with focused work and recovery breaks. • Focus Stopwatch: Track open-ended sessions at your own pace. • Smart Schedules: Reduce distractions automatically during work, study, evenings, or bedtime. • Flexible Limits: Set boundaries for apps you use on autopilot. • Mindful Pauses: Interrupt automatic checking with a moment to reconsider. • Stronger Boundaries: Add extra friction when you need help sticking to your plan. • Screen Time Insights: See where your attention goes and spot distracting patterns. • Focus Progress: Track sessions and turn small changes into lasting habits. • Essential Access: Keep important tools available while blocking distractions. MORE LIFE BEYOND THE SCREEN Reset is not about giving up your phone. It is about deciding how you spend your day. Use Reset to: • Finish work with fewer interruptions • Stay focused while studying • Cut back on social media and endless feeds • Build a calmer wind-down routine before bed • Be present while reading, exercising, or resting • Spend uninterrupted time with family and friends • Reduce the mental noise of constant checking The goal is not only a lower screen time number. It is what that time becomes: a finished project, better rest, a real conversation, or an hour that feels like your own. BUILD HABITS YOU CAN ACTUALLY KEEP Lasting change needs more than a weekly screen time report. Reset combines practical boundaries, schedules, mindful friction, and visible progress—one small choice at a time. No shame. No all-or-nothing detox. No need to be perfect. Start with one app. Protect one part of your day. Return tomorrow and reset again. RESET PREMIUM Reset is free to download with core screen time and focus tools. Upgrade to Premium for: • More app block lists • More focus schedules • Automatic scheduled blocking • Stronger limits and advanced controls • Detailed screen time trends and insights • Additional focus modes and personalization • A completely ad-free experience Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings. Your privacy matters. Reset only collects the minimum data needed to provide its screen time features, and we do not sell your personal information. Privacy Policy: https://reset.healx.com.cn/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://reset.healx.com.cn/terms-of-use.html Download Reset today. Reclaim your attention, rebuild your digital habits, and make more room for real life.

Screenshots

FocusPal4 screens
ReSet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReSet at none against FocusPal's 4. On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. FocusPal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. ReSet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FocusPal versus ReSet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusPalReSet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB59 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer威 黄丽群 陈

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FocusPal

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Yearly(Special Offer)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • HidingCat Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • FocusPal - Lifetime$24.99
  • Lifetime Special Offer$24.99
None

ReSet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocusPal free?
FocusPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReSet free?
ReSet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FocusPal or ReSet have ads?
Neither FocusPal nor ReSet shows ads.

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