Comparison

Cloak vs Focus Up

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

Head to head
About

Cloak

Control access to your apps automatically based on location, schedule, or manual settings. Create custom modes to lock or make apps unavailable, with options to pause temporarily or resume later. Integrates with Apple Screen Time for robust control.

Highlights
  • Create custom app lock modes
  • Lock apps by place, schedule, or manual switch
  • Basic and Advanced lock styles
  • Pause app access temporarily
  • Location-based locking
  • Scheduled app locking
  • Live Activity for lock screen status
Features
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Cloak helps you control access to the apps that matter, automatically. Create Modes that lock selected apps by place, schedule, or a manual switch. When you need access again, pause with one tap and let Cloak resume on your terms. HOW IT WORKS - Pick the apps you want controlled - Create a Mode (Work, Focus, Personal, Travel…) - Choose when it runs: trusted areas, restricted areas, schedule, or manual TWO LOCK STYLES - Basic Lock: apps stay visible but won’t open while a mode is active - Advanced Lock: uses system behavior to make selected apps unavailable while active (iOS may adjust Home Screen layout when apps return) TRUSTED AREAS, RESTRICTED AREAS & SCHEDULES - Pause inside trusted places and lock again when you leave - Lock inside restricted areas (for specific places you choose) - Run on a repeating schedule (weekdays + time window) PAUSE WHEN YOU NEED TO - Pause for 15 minutes - Pause until you leave (temporary location hold) - Pause until you resume manually LOCK SCREEN STATUS - See whether Cloak is active or paused - View a countdown when paused (Live Activity) and resume quickly NOTES & REQUIREMENTS - Cloak uses Apple Screen Time controls to apply locks. You’ll be asked to grant Screen Time permission during setup. - Location-based modes require location permission. iOS limits region monitoring (typically up to 20 areas per app). - App selection limits can apply depending on the lock style and Apple system behavior. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Focus Up

Features
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The app that makes being productive easier and simpler. Have you ever bypassed your screen time limits by just entering your own password? Focus Up solves that. It’s designed for those who need more than just a timer—they need accountability. KEY FEATURES: • Block Distractions: Select social media, games, or messaging apps to lock away during deep work sessions. • Throw Away the Key: You can’t bypass these blocks alone. Once a timer starts, only your Accountability Partner or the clock hitting zero can unlock your apps. • Share Unlock Requests: Finished your work early? Send a request to your trusted partner to grant you access. • Weekly Scheduling: Customize your focus plan with daily time limits that fit your unique weekly routine. Stop Negotiating with yourself. Start focusing with Focus Up.

Screenshots

Cloak4 screens
Focus Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Up at none against Cloak's 6. Cloak's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). 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. Cloak sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Focus Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloak ships an update weekly, Focus Up every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cloak versus Focus Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloakFocus Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAilton Vieira Pinto FilhoJoemer Ramos

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Cloak

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.901 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.901 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.901 Year
None

Focus Up

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloak free?
Cloak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Up free?
Focus Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cloak or Focus Up have ads?
Neither Cloak nor Focus Up shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloak or Focus Up?
Cloak ships an update weekly, and Focus Up every 3 months. Most recently, Cloak was updated on October 24, 2026 and Focus Up on October 16, 2026.

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