Comparison

LockedIn vs FocusBlocks

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

Head to head
About

LockedIn

This app helps you reclaim your time and boost productivity by blocking distractions and planning your tasks. It offers personalized focus timers, app blocking, and progress tracking to help you achieve your goals and improve digital well-being.

Highlights
  • Personalized focus timers
  • Smart app blocking
  • Comprehensive focus tracking
  • Goal setting and tracking
  • Task planning and to-do lists
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Reclaim your time and achieve your goals with LockedIn, the ultimate focus and productivity companion. In a world of constant distractions, LockedIn empowers you to take control of your digital life, build healthier habits, and maximize your potential. Imagine: - Laser Focus: Concentrate effortlessly on what matters most, whether it's deep work, studying, or creative pursuits. - Increased Productivity: Get more done in less time by eliminating distractions and staying on track. - Improved Well-being: Reduce stress, enhance mindfulness, and foster a healthier relationship with technology. LockedIn helps you achieve all this and more with a powerful suite of features: - Personalized Focus Timers: Customize your focus sessions to match your workflow perfectly. Set work intervals and breaks, and even incorporate the Pomodoro Technique. - Smart App Blocking: Instantly block distracting apps and websites during focus sessions. Choose specific apps to block or create custom blocklists for different activities. - Comprehensive Focus Tracking: Monitor your progress with detailed analytics. Track your focus time, identify distraction patterns, and see how much time you've reclaimed. - Goal Setting & Tracking: Define your goals and track your progress. Stay motivated by visualizing your achievements and celebrating milestones. - Task Planning & To-Do Lists: Organize your day and prioritize tasks. Seamlessly integrate your to-do list with your focus sessions for maximum efficiency. - Progress & Rewards: Stay motivated with streaks, progress rewards, and a personalized focus. See how your focus improves over time. - Apple Watch Integration: Relax with breathing exercises right on your wrist. - Seamless Integration: Works perfectly with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Real Results: - Reclaim Hours of Your Day: LockedIn helps you identify and eliminate time-wasting distractions, giving you back valuable time. - Boost Your Productivity: Focus more effectively and achieve more in less time. - Reduce Stress & Improve Well-being: Cultivate a healthier relationship with technology and reduce digital overwhelm. Who is LockedIn For? - Students looking to improve focus and study habits - Professionals seeking to maximize productivity and deep work - Anyone wanting to improve their digital wellness and time management Stop letting distractions control your life. Unlock your potential with LockedIn. Lock in. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/matsveil/lockedin-app/blob/main/privacy-policy.md

About

FocusBlocks

Features
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Can't focus on studying or work? FocusBlocks combines the Pomodoro Technique with time blocking in one beautiful focus timer. See exactly when, what, and how long you focused — turning aimless days into productive ones. --- Solves Real Problems --- ・Hard to focus despite trying to study ・End of day feels lost: "What did I even do today?" ・Working from home but losing focus ・Can't find a study rhythm for exams ・Too many tasks, don't know where to start --- Key Features --- ■ Pomodoro Timer 25 minutes of focus, 5-minute break, repeat. Scientifically proven productivity boost. Fully customizable focus, break, and long break durations. ■ Time Blocking Plan your day with focus blocks on a timeline — morning reading, work sessions, afternoon study. Drag to adjust easily. ■ Visual Timeline A beautiful timeline shows your entire day at a glance. See what you should be doing right now. ■ Live Activities Timer displayed on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Check remaining time without opening the app. ■ Home & Lock Screen Widgets Display today's plan on your home screen. ■ Weekly Statistics Visualize focus time, session count, and completion rate with charts. ■ Routine Templates Save and reuse configurations like "Morning Routine," "Work Mode," or "Exam Prep." ■ Interruption Logging Record what broke your focus — phone calls, social media, colleagues. Build deeper focus through weekly review. --- Perfect For --- ・Students preparing for exams or learning a new skill ・Remote workers struggling to stay focused at home ・Morning routine or evening routine builders ・Freelancers managing their own time ・People with ADHD seeking focus structure ・Anyone fighting smartphone distractions --- More --- ・Full dark mode support ・16 languages supported ・Privacy first: all data stored on your device only --------------------------------- Sage Apps Series A collection of iOS utility apps designed for simplicity and ease of use. Unified design to make your day a little better. >> Search "Sage Apps" on the App Store for more ---------------------------------

Screenshots

LockedIn4 screens
FocusBlocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusBlocks at none against LockedIn's 7. LockedIn's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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. LockedIn sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FocusBlocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockedIn ships an update every 10 days, FocusBlocks every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LockedIn versus FocusBlocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockedInFocusBlocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatsvei LiapichYusuke Takeuchi

In-app purchases

6 purchases

LockedIn

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
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  • Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime $39.99$39.99
None

FocusBlocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LockedIn free?
LockedIn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusBlocks free?
FocusBlocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LockedIn or FocusBlocks have ads?
FocusBlocks shows ads; LockedIn does not.
Which is updated more often, LockedIn or FocusBlocks?
LockedIn ships an update every 10 days, and FocusBlocks every 2 months. Most recently, LockedIn was updated on June 1, 2026 and FocusBlocks on August 12, 2026.

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