Detox vs Focus mindset
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 mindset
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Reprends le contrôle de ton mindset et passe enfin à l’action. FOCUS t’accompagne chaque jour avec des messages puissants pour renforcer ta discipline, ta motivation et ta vision. Un déclic peut tout changer. Commence aujourd’hui. --- Politique de confidentialité : https://focus-app-1.onrender.com/privacy Conditions d'utilisation (EULA) : https://focus-app-1.onrender.com/terms L'abonnement Focus Pro est facturé via votre compte iTunes et se renouvelle automatiquement sauf annulation au moins 24h avant la fin de la période en cours. Gérez vos abonnements dans Réglages → Apple ID → Abonnements.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Focus mindset at none against Detox's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Focus mindset sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Detox ships an update every 8 days, Focus mindset every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Detox | Focus mindset |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (454 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 454 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Detox | ODERA Formations |
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 mindset
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Detox
- Detox - Weekly3 Days trial2 variants$2.997 Days
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Detox - Monthly$5.991 Month
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- Detox - Monthly$9.991 Month
- Detox - Monthly$12.991 Month
- Detox - Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Detox - Yearly3 Days trial$54.991 Year
- Detox - Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Detox - Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
Focus mindset
- Focus Pro Mensuel$3.991 Month
- Focus Pro Annuel$17.991 Year









