Comparison

Fortify vs Lachlan

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

Head to head
About

Fortify

This app helps you block distracting applications and manage your screen time to improve focus and productivity. It offers scheduled and timed blocking, along with motivational support to help you achieve your goals.

Highlights
  • Active app blocking
  • Snooze accountability tracking
  • Scheduled app blocking
  • Timer and stopwatch blocking
  • Motivational goal setting
  • Customizable motivational words
Features
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Focus – Block Distractions, Boost Productivity Interrupt the Pattern and stop mindless scrolling with the Hold to Unlock Feature. It hijacks the habit and adds more friction so that you make sure you are spending your own time how you want. Stay on track, achieve your goals, and reclaim your time with Focus! Key Features: 1. Active Blocks Struggling to stay off distracting apps? Set active blocks to instantly block those apps and focus on what matters. If you’re tempted to snooze a block, you’ll need to hold the snooze button for 15 seconds, while being reminded of your ultimate goals and vision. This intentional delay and method helps reduce unnecessary snoozes and keeps you productive. 2. Snooze Accountability Track your daily snoozes and stay motivated to minimize them. Each snooze comes with a reminder of your goals and progress—because every second counts! 3. Scheduled Blocks Take control of your schedule! Set custom blocks to automatically block distracting apps at specific times. For example, block social media every weekday after class so you can focus on your studies. 4. Timer and Stopwatch Blocking Need focus time? Use the timer or stopwatch to block apps for a specific duration. Whether it’s a 25-minute Pomodoro session or a long study stretch, Focus keeps you distraction-free. 5. Motivational Support Customize motivational words for your future self and set personal goals to stay inspired. Focus will remind you of these whenever you snooze a block, keeping you aligned with your long-term vision.Designed to help you manage distractions and build better habits, Focus makes staying productive easier than ever. Whether you’re working, studying, or simply taking a break from social media, Focus is your ultimate productivity companion. Why Choose Focus? • Simple & Intuitive: Designed for ease of use, Focus works seamlessly to block distractions without complicating your life. Take Control of Your Time Today Whether you’re a student, professional, or anyone looking to cut down on distractions, Focus is your essential productivity tool. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Focus now and start achieving your goals—one block at a time

About

Lachlan

This app acts as a digital padlock, blocking distracting applications on a set schedule. It requires users to provide a reason before granting temporary access, encouraging mindful usage and accountability.

Highlights
  • Scheduled app blocking
  • Reason-based access grants
  • Personalized accountability
  • Screen time history trends
  • Streak system for engagement
  • Offline functionality
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Every app blocker is one tap from off. This one asks why. Lachlan is a small, deeply opinionated padlock who blocks your most distracting apps on a schedule you set, and then makes you explain yourself before he lets you back in. WHY THIS WORKS WHEN NOTHING ELSE HAS Most blockers are a wall you learn to climb in about three seconds. Lachlan is a conversation you have to have with a character who remembers what you said you wanted, and wants to know why you're doing this instead. Most of the time, you find you don't have a good reason to get into these distracting apps. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your problem apps. Social media, games, news, whatever's eating your time 2. Set a schedule, time limit, location, or timer to block your apps the way you want. 3. Try to open a blocked app and you'll hit the shield instead. 4. Open Lachlan and make your case. Depending on how good your reason is, he'll grant you 5, 15, or 30 minutes. 5. He keeps score. The fourth unlock of the day does not go like the first. HE ACTUALLY REMEMBERS YOU When you set up, Lachlan asks why you're cutting back and what you'd do with the time you got back. Then he brings it up. "You said you wanted to finish studying" lands very differently at 11pm than a generic productivity notification. He knows your name, your reasons, and exactly how many times you've caved today. Most blockers are stateless. Lachlan is not, and that's the whole difference. ALSO INCLUDED - Trends tab showing you screen time history - Streak system to keep you engaged each day - A home screen widget showing Lachlan's current mood - Custom block screens - Works offline, on a plane, in a tunnel, anywhere Subscription is required for access to the above features. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fortify4 screens
Lachlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

Fortify and Lachlan both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Lachlan's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fortify's. Fortify's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Fortify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Lachlan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fortify against 5.0 for Lachlan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Fortify's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lachlan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fortify versus Lachlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFortifyLachlan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB34 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSapan KapurND Enterprises

Customer experience

Fortify

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Lachlan

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fortify

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Focus Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Lachlan

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Lachlan Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Lachlan Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Fortify free?
Fortify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lachlan free?
Lachlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fortify or Lachlan?
Fortify and Lachlan are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Fortify or Lachlan have ads?
Neither Fortify nor Lachlan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fortify or Lachlan?
Fortify ships an update weekly, and Lachlan weekly. Most recently, Fortify was updated on November 4, 2026 and Lachlan on November 10, 2026.

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