Detox vs Focus App Blocker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Detox
This app helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting applications after a set usage limit. It allows essential apps like messaging and maps to remain accessible, and offers scheduled blocking and immediate deep work sessions. Achieve a calmer digital life with improved focus and sleep.
- Consecutive usage limits for apps
- Keep essential apps accessible
- Scheduled app blocking
- Block Now deep work sessions
- Reduced frustration and willpower battles
- Improved focus and sleep
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Detox helps you cut down your screen time without frustration. It only steps in when you've been scrolling for too long, while productive use like chats, maps or work apps stays open. Detox is a subscription app. Free trial included, cancel anytime. AUTO BLOCK Most blockers shut down everything. Detox uses consecutive usage limits. You choose the apps. Detox blocks them only after you have been using them continuously for too long. Quick checks are fine. Long doomscrolling sessions are interrupted. - Set a consecutive usage limit for selected apps - Keep access to messages, maps and work tools - Break long scrolling streaks without feeling punished SCHEDULED BLOCKS Create time periods on selected days of the week where distracting apps are automatically blocked. Use schedules to avoid distractions during: - Your mornings - Your evenings and sleep - Your daily focus hours Set it once and Detox blocks the apps you choose at the times you choose. BLOCK NOW SESSIONS Start a Block Now session when you need deep work. Detox blocks distracting apps for a set period while essential tools stay available. WHY DETOX WORKS Detox targets long, mindless sessions instead of every single unlock. This makes control of your screen time sustainable in the long term. - Less frustration - Fewer willpower battles - No uninstalling after two weeks A CALMER DIGITAL LIFE With Detox, you'll enjoy more time for what matters, less mindless scrolling, and clearer days with better focus and sleep. Take back control of your attention. Start your Detox today. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Detox is offered as an auto-renewing subscription. Current pricing and any free trial details are shown in the app at the time of purchase, in your local currency. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically at the end of each period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in iPhone Settings, then Apple ID, then Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.detox.so/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.detox.so/terms
Focus App Blocker
This app helps you reclaim lost time by blocking distracting applications during focused work or study sessions. It removes tempting shortcuts and builds positive habits through a streak system, making productivity feel automatic.
- Block any app or website
- Focus timer with Pomodoro
- Customizable Focus Profiles
- Session Journaling
- Weekly Focus Reports
- Streak Insurance
- Home screen widgets
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You picked up your phone for one thing. Somehow, half an hour disappeared. StrictBlock helps you make room for what you meant to do. Finish the assignment. Read a few pages. Be there for the people sitting next to you. Choose the apps that pull you away, set a focus session, and block access while you get on with your day. You decide what deserves your attention. MAKE STARTING EASIER Write down one thing you want to finish. Set aside a little time. Keep distracting apps out of reach while you take the first step. PROTECT TIME THAT MATTERS Plan recurring blocks around study, work or your evening routine. Use Pomodoro sessions when a little structure and regular breaks help you keep going. SEE WHAT YOU MADE TIME FOR Look back at your focus sessions, streaks and progress. Let each completed session remind you that small efforts count. START SMALL Try free focus sessions, then choose Pro monthly, annually or with a one-time lifetime purchase for more room to focus. Eligible new monthly subscribers can try Pro free for 7 days. Local prices and offer eligibility are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase. Take a few minutes back today. Decide what to do with them. https://www.strictblock.app https://www.strictblock.app/support https://www.strictblock.app/privacy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Detox at 4.6 against Focus App Blocker's 4.0. Detox also leads on ratings volume (452 vs 1). Focus App Blocker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Detox sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Focus App Blocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Detox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detox has 452 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Detox ships an update every 8 days, Focus App Blocker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Detox | Focus App Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (452 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 452 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Detox | Paul Contreras |
Customer experience
Detox
Focus App Blocker
Bugs and requests
Detox
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not recognizing purchases and requiring re-subscription
- Blocking features not working as expected
- Sync issues between devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to block apps selectively instead of all-or-nothing
- Implement a scheduling feature to automatically block apps during certain times
- Provide more detailed usage analytics and reports
- Allow users to customize the app's appearance and branding
Focus App Blocker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Detox
- monthly influencer free$0.991 Month
- yearly influencer free$0.991 Year
- Weekly3 Days trial2 variants$2.997 Days
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- Weekly$2.997 Days
- Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly2 variants$5.991 Month
- Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
- Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Monthly$12.991 Month
- Yearly1 Year trial$39.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Yearly3 variants$49.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$54.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Lifetime FreeFree
- Lifetime$29.99
- Lifetime$99.99
Focus App Blocker
- Pro Weekly Access3 Days trial$1.497 Days
- Pro Monthly Access$3.991 Month
- Pro Annual Access7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime Access$19.99
Questions
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