Comparison

ControlHub Remote vs FocusFence

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

Head to head
About

ControlHub Remote

Monitor and manage your DNS activity in real-time with this native dashboard. Control your privacy, security, and content filtering with interactive charts, dynamic rule management, and quick actions directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Live DNS monitoring and stats
  • Interactive logs with quick actions
  • Dynamic rule management
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • VoiceOver accessibility
  • Latency logging
Features
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Experience powerful, real-time DNS management for Control D. ControlHub is the native dashboard for Control D on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Apple Silicon). Monitor DNS activity, manage Profiles, Endpoints, and Clients, and stay in full control of your privacy, security, and content filtering with a fast, modern SwiftUI interface and full VoiceOver accessibility. What's New in 1.3 • Home Screen Widgets: Small (2x2) and Medium (4x2) widgets showing total queries, blocked count, and trend charts • Lock Screen Widgets: Circular gauge, rectangular stats, and inline text widgets for iOS 16+ • VoiceOver Support: Full accessibility across all views with Audio Graph support for charts • Latency Logging: Track DNS and proxy latency over time with statistics and interactive charts Key Features • Live Monitoring & Stats: Track DNS requests in real-time and explore trends with smooth, interactive charts. Quickly spot spikes, blocks, and performance issues across Profiles and Endpoints. • Interactive Logs & Quick Actions: Filter by device, date, action, or keyword. Block, allow, redirect, or bypass directly from the logs to take immediate action on unwanted domains, trackers, ads, malware, or phishing. • Dynamic Rule Management: Enable/disable native or third-party filters with one tap. Create custom rules to block, bypass, or redirect including location-based routing to appear as if you're connecting from different regions. • Live Logs: Real-time DNS query monitoring with instant updates and optional sound alerts. • Device IPs & Resolvers: See all IPs associated with each endpoint and manage DNS resolvers. • Folders for Rules: Organize custom rules into folders with inherited actions. Edit and move rules across folders. • Connection Status: See your Control D connection at a glance with a native status view on Mac and detailed diagnostics when you need them. • Polished UI, Built for Speed: Optimized layouts for iPad and large screens, faster data preloading for Stats and Logs, smarter sorting, and buttery-smooth scrolling. • Saved Filters & Preferences: Your filters persist across sessions. Choose your preferred start tab in Settings. • GitHub Feedback Integration: Request features, report bugs, or start discussions via a dedicated GitHub repository right from the app. • Privacy by Design: No data collection. Your logs and stats remain on your device. ControlHub is a private, secure companion to your Control D setup. • Free, With Optional Support: All features are free. Tip once or multiple times if you'd like, totally optional and unlocks nothing. Download ControlHub to elevate your Control D DNS management with a privacy-focused, real-time dashboard for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Privacy Policy: https://controlhub.vishalvshekkar.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://controlhub.vishalvshekkar.com/terms Contact: controlhub@vishalvshekkar.com

About

FocusFence

Features
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FocusFence is the missing control layer for Apple Focus modes. Create custom rule sets that automatically block distracting apps and enforce screen time limits whenever a Focus activates. How it works: 1. Create a rule set and pick which apps to block 2. Link it to any Focus mode (Work, Sleep, Do Not Disturb, etc.) 3. When the Focus turns on, your rules activate automatically Key Features: • Automatic Focus Integration — Rules activate and deactivate with your Focus modes, no manual effort required • App & Category Blocking — Block specific apps or entire categories instantly • Screen Time Limits — Set daily time limits per category that only apply during active sessions • Commitment Lock — Lock yourself in so you can't disable rules for a set period • Scheduled Activation — Activate rules on a time-based schedule, independent of Focus modes • Shortcuts & Siri — Automate rule activation, pausing, and switching with Apple Shortcuts • Control Center Widget — Toggle your rules on or off from Control Center • Home & Lock Screen Widgets — See your active rule set and session stats at a glance • Analytics — Track focus time, block attempts, session history, and streaks All data stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking. FocusFence Pro unlocks unlimited rule sets, unlimited app blocking, scheduled activation, commitment lock, 30-day analytics, and full Shortcuts support. Subscription options: • Monthly: $2.99/month • Annual: $24.99/year • Lifetime: $49.99 (one-time purchase) Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://stavrop.github.io/focusfence/privacy Support: https://github.com/stavrop/focusfence/issues

Screenshots

ControlHub Remote4 screens
FocusFence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusFence at every 10 days against ControlHub Remote's every 5 months. 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. ControlHub Remote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and FocusFence sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ControlHub Remote ships an update every 5 months, FocusFence every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ControlHub Remote versus FocusFence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlHub RemoteFocusFence
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVishal VijayashekkarGeorgios Stavropoulos

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ControlHub Remote

One-time3
  • High-Five Me$2.99
  • Applaud$7.99
  • Shoutout$14.99
3 purchases

FocusFence

Subscriptions2
  • FocusFence Pro$2.991 Month
  • FocusFence Pro$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • FocusFence Pro$49.99

Questions

Is ControlHub Remote free?
ControlHub Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusFence free?
FocusFence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ControlHub Remote or FocusFence have ads?
Neither ControlHub Remote nor FocusFence shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ControlHub Remote or FocusFence?
ControlHub Remote ships an update every 5 months, and FocusFence every 10 days. Most recently, ControlHub Remote was updated on October 8, 2026 and FocusFence on September 25, 2026.

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