Comparison

FocusTime vs Block Apps, Sites & Focus

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

Head to head
About

FocusTime

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Timers and schedules help, but doomscrolling doesn’t keep to a schedule. FocusTime notices when you keep scrolling without a break, and locks the app until you’ve had a real pause. A quick look is always fine. APP LIMITS: STOP THE DOOMSCROLL Use your apps as usual. FocusTime keeps track of how long you scroll without a break; reach your limit and the app locks for a while. You choose the minutes of continuous use, how long the block lasts and how long a pause has to be to reset the count. Every limit has its own apps, and if you like, you get a heads-up just before the block starts. FOCUS SESSIONS Pick the apps that distract you, turn the dial and start. They stay blocked until your session ends, anywhere from a few minutes up to 12 hours. SCHEDULES Mornings without social media, evenings without games, a quiet bedtime. Set the days and times once, and your apps lock themselves. A BLOCK IS A BLOCK No “just five more minutes” button. Once an app is blocked, it stays blocked until the time is up. That’s the point. YOUR WEEK AT A GLANCE The dashboard shows what’s blocked right now, what’s coming up next and how much time your blocks covered this week. BUILT ON APPLE’S SCREEN TIME FocusTime blocks apps through Apple’s Screen Time. You choose the apps in Apple’s own app picker, and you can turn access off at any time in Settings. FREE AND PREMIUM Free: focus sessions up to 115 minutes, one schedule and up to 5 apps per selection. Premium adds App Limits, unlimited schedules, up to 49 apps, focus sessions up to 12 hours and saved app selections. Try Premium for free, then continue with a monthly or yearly subscription. Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of use: https://markmaakt.online/focustime/terms_and_conditions.html Privacy policy: https://markmaakt.online/focustime/privacy_policy.html

About

Block Apps, Sites & Focus

This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers customizable blocking lists, scheduled interruptions, and a strict mode to enhance concentration and productivity. Take control of your digital environment and work without interruptions.

Highlights
  • Unlimited blocking lists
  • Scheduled blocking
  • Location restrictions
  • Strict mode
  • One-tap distraction removal
Features
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Are you tired of constant distractions affecting your productivity and concentration? Take control of your time with the App and Website Blocker and stay active without any interruptions. Unlimited blocking lists, scheduled blocking, location restrictions and strict mode all enhance your productivity. Set up specific times or days for blocking apps and websites to align with your daily routine. Say goodbye to app distractions with just one tap. Experience the freedom of focused work! Read more about our terms and conditions below. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QQSqGVUZGvm_KZhr5Lazx0hZ-L8Rsop-dvu5cVGE72Q/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HKinLpq70kcPuJnPtANVcCVS6MkFpN8KtiSKxD6ItDo/edit?usp=sharing Contact: kellycarrollllw@gmail.com *Pricing in countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. *Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. *Subscription will be automatically renewed. Auto-renew can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. *Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. *Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings. For more information please visit one of the following links: - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084

Screenshots

FocusTime4 screens
Block Apps, Sites & Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Block Apps, Sites & Focus at every 5 days against FocusTime's monthly. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Block Apps, Sites & Focus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusTime ships an update monthly, Block Apps, Sites & Focus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FocusTime versus Block Apps, Sites & Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusTimeBlock Apps, Sites & Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark van der LindenFrancis Flores

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusTime

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (1 Month)3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium (1 Year)7 Days trial$8.991 Year
4 purchases

Block Apps, Sites & Focus

Subscriptions4
  • Block Apps, Sites & Focus3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Block Apps, Sites & Focus$6.997 Days
  • App Blocker, Screen Time Limit$19.991 Month
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  • App Blocker, Screen Time Limit$39.991 Year

Questions

Is FocusTime free?
FocusTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Apps, Sites & Focus free?
Block Apps, Sites & Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusTime or Block Apps, Sites & Focus have ads?
Neither FocusTime nor Block Apps, Sites & Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusTime or Block Apps, Sites & Focus?
FocusTime ships an update monthly, and Block Apps, Sites & Focus every 5 days. Most recently, FocusTime was updated on November 3, 2026 and Block Apps, Sites & Focus on October 30, 2026.

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