# aLock vs Astro Focus

The clearest difference is update cadence: Astro Focus at every 3 days against aLock's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. aLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Astro Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, Astro Focus every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aLock | Astro Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alock-app-lock/id1663668785/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **32** | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [裕涛 兰](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624361053) | [Flappy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688413131) |

## What reviewers say

### aLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alock-app-lock/id1663668785)

Manage your screen time effectively by setting usage limits for apps and automatically restricting them when limits are reached. This app helps users, including children, focus better by blocking distractions and inappropriate content. A free trial is available for premium features.

**Highlights:** Set app usage limits, Automatic app restriction, Manual app restriction/restoration, Focus enhancement for children, Distraction blocking, Free trial for premium features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock for 1 week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock for 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| App Lock Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


### Astro Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-focus-study-timer/id6810384594)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aLock free?

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

### Is Astro Focus free?

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

### Do aLock or Astro Focus have ads?

Neither aLock nor Astro Focus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, aLock or Astro Focus?

aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Astro Focus every 3 days. Most recently, aLock was updated on November 3, 2026 and Astro Focus on November 6, 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.*