Roots vs Focusone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Roots
This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by setting app limits, scheduling downtime, and participating in detox challenges. It provides insights into your screen time habits and offers features like 'Monk Mode' for focused periods. Aimed at improving well-being and reducing phone addiction.
- App and website blocking
- Scheduled downtime
- Phone detox challenges
- Monk Mode for strict blocking
- Digital dopamine monitoring
- Daily goals and progress tracking
- Personal balance score
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Roots is the #1 screen time app. Set boundaries with your phone, and unlock more time. Screen time has a major impact on our mental and physical wellbeing. We're here to help — with better app limits, digital downtime, daily goals, balance score, and more. Join thousands of people using Roots to build a better relationship with their phone. WHAT TO EXPECT - Better screen time management - Unlock 2 hours per day - Stop scrolling mindlessly - Cure your phone addiction - Detox from phone dopamine - Find better balance - Be more present - Stay focused BLOCK NOW - Start blocking apps at any time with one tap BETTER APP LIMITS - Block any app or website based on time limits or number of opens SCHEDULE DOWNTIME - Be intentional with "mindful mornings", "evening wind down", and more PHONE DETOX CHALLENGES - Personalized challenges to compete with yourself and friends - Challenges with neuroscientist and Roots Chief Science Officer, Tj Power BLOCK WITH "MONK MODE" - App blocking that doesn't let you unblock until tomorrow MONITOR DIGITAL DOPAMINE - Not all screen time is equal, so we help you understand the impact of each app DAILY GOALS - Set goals for screen time and phone pickups, and track your daily progress PERSONAL BALANCE SCORE - Daily score helps keep you accountable with beautiful illustrations and visuals SCREEN TIME TRENDS - View the progress and trends of your screen time journey BUILD A STREAK - Build a streak as you stay under limits, earn cheat days and custom app icons BLOCK ADULT WEBSITES - Keep yourself off adult websites once and for all DON’T JUST TAKE IT FROM US "We’re all guilty of being obsessed with our phones. Roots helps you break free." -- Tj Power, Neuroscientist and Author “It's beautiful, and it works” -- Jameston78 “This app does what it says” -- Casper-F “Worth every penny” -- Thehikingfool PRIVACY GUARANTEED We use Apple’s Screen Time API so all of your phone usage data stays on your phone. TERMS & CONDITIONS - Auto-Renewing Subscription Options: Roots Plus (Monthly or Annual) - Terms: https://www.getroots.app/terms - Privacy Policy: https://www.getroots.app/privacy-policy
Focusone
This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps and websites, setting smart limits, and scheduling focus sessions. It offers detailed analytics and strict mode for enhanced discipline, along with brain training games for mindful breaks.
- Block distracting apps and websites
- Set smart app limits (daily budget, opens, session)
- Flexible focus timers
- Automated scheduling
- Detailed screen time analytics
- Strict mode for unbreakable focus
- Brain training games
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Take back control of your digital life. Focusone is a powerful screen time manager and distraction blocker that helps you build healthier digital habits, boost productivity, and stay focused on what truly matters. Whether you're battling social media addiction, struggling to concentrate while studying, or simply want to spend less time on your phone. Focusone gives you the tools to succeed. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS & WEBSITES Create custom blocklists to stop doomscrolling and mindless app switching. Block social media, games, news sites, or any app that steals your attention. SET SMART APP LIMITS Go beyond all-or-nothing blocking. Set per-app limits that fit real life: • Daily Time Budget give an app a set number of minutes per day, then it locks until midnight. • Daily Opens allow only so many opens a day, each with a short usage window. • Per-Session unlock an app for a set number of minutes at a time. • Earn with Movement turn scrolling into a workout: do quick movement reps to earn screen time. Built on Apple Screen Time for reliable, on-time blocking. FLEXIBLE FOCUS SESSIONS Start focus timers with one tap. Use preset durations or customize your own. Perfect for Pomodoro technique, deep work, or study sessions. SMART SCHEDULING Automate your focus routine. Set recurring blocks for work hours, bedtime, study time, or digital detox periods. Make focus a daily habit. DETAILED ANALYTICS Track your screen time, monitor distraction patterns, and measure your progress. Get weekly insights to understand your digital behavior. STRICT MODE Need extra discipline? Lock your focus sessions so you can't bypass them — even if you try. True commitment to your goals. BRAIN TRAINING GAMES Keep your mind sharp during breaks with memory games, puzzles, and cognitive exercises designed to improve focus and concentration. MINDFUL BREAKS Step away from screens intentionally, not impulsively. Build awareness around your digital consumption. PERFECT FOR: • Students who need a distraction free study environment • Professionals looking to maximize productivity • Anyone struggling with screen addiction or phone overuse • People with ADHD who need digital boundaries • Digital minimalists seeking clarity and calm FOCUSONE PREMIUM Unlock the full experience: • $4.99/month • $19.99/6 months (save 33%) • $29.99/year (save 50%) Subscription auto renews unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID settings. PRIVACY & TERMS Your data stays on your device. We never sell or share your information. Built for privacy first users. Privacy Policy: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=3c608749-cf07-4974-b2d5-fcf5ac97763c Terms of Use: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=f732885e-a9c9-4d4c-a43e-2c96d3536dad Focus better. Scroll less. Live more. Download Focusone and start your mindful journey today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focusone at 100% against Roots's 75%. Focusone also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Roots sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Focusone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Roots ships an update every 3 weeks, Focusone every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roots | Focusone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 355 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MWM | Murat Kuslu |
Customer experience
Roots
Focusone
Bugs and requests
Roots
Reported bugs
5 issues- Apps getting blocked when they shouldn't be
- Screen time data not syncing correctly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Trouble with the initial setup and syncing
Requested features
5 requests- Home screen and lock screen widgets
- Customizable challenges and ability to share with friends
- More options for the 'Do Not Disturb' mode
- Improved analytics and progress tracking
- Ability to easily adjust app limits without resetting
Focusone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Roots
- Roots Plus - Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
- Premium$7.997 Days
- Roots Plus - Weekly Plan3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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- Roots - Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
- Roots Plus - Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
- Roots - Monthly Plan$19.991 Month
- Premium Pass7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Roots Plus - Annual Plan$29.991 Year
- Premium$39.991 Year
- Roots Plus - Annual Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Premium Pass$59.991 Year
- Roots Plus - Annual Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Premium1 Month trial$69.991 Year
- Roots Plus - Annual Plan$79.991 Year
- Premium3 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Premium Pass1 Month trial$99.991 Year
- Premium Pass7 Days trial$99.991 Year
Focusone
- Focusone Monthly$4.991 Month
- Focusone Pro (6 Months)$19.996 Months
- Focusone Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year








