focusLock vs Drawable Task Board
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
focusLock
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Finally, a distraction blocker you can't just tap through. focusLock uses the power of technology to create a physical barrier between you and your phone's most distracting apps. Tap your key to lock. Tap it again to unlock. You can use any NFC tag or your Apple Watch as the key. It's that simpleβand that effective. WHY IT WORKS Unlike traditional app blockers with easy-to-bypass timers, focusLock requires a physical key to unlock. Store your NFC tag in another room, give it to a friend, or keep it at home while you work. When unlocking requires effort, staying focused becomes the path of least resistance. KEY FEATURES β’ NFC Key System β Lock and unlock with any NFC tag. No more "just one more scroll." β’ Program Keys β Program your own NFC tags directly from the app. β’ Apple Watch Support β If you have an Apple Watch, you can also it as key. β’ Flexible Blocking β Block specific apps (blocklist mode) or allow only essential apps (allowlist mode). β’ Auto-Lock β Schedule automatic locking so your phone locks itself when you need to focus. β’ Focus Timer β Track how long you've been in focus mode with a live, on-screen timer. β’ Lock History β Review your focus sessions and see your total distraction-free time grow. β’ Emergency Unlocks β 5 emergency unlocks included for those rare moments when you truly need access. β’ Free & no hidden fees β You can use everything for free. If you want to support us or need more than 5 emergency unlocks, you can top them up. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. No accounts. No tracking. No analytics. Just you, your phone, and better focus. PERFECT FOR β’ Deep work sessions β’ Studying for exams β’ Digital detox β’ Breaking phone addiction β’ Reclaiming your attention
Drawable Task Board
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Drawable Task Board turns every task into a visual workspace. Build a clean Kanban workflow, then open a focused whiteboard inside each board card. Use sticky notes, text, drawings, shapes, arrows, checklists, images, files, tables, and templates to break work down visually without leaving your task board. Designed for founders, indie makers, product teams, students, freelancers, designers, planners, and anyone who thinks better with a board in front of them. What you can do: - Create workspaces for projects, launches, study plans, client work, or personal goals - Organize work in Kanban columns such as To Do, In Progress, Review, and Done - Open a whiteboard inside every board card - Add sticky notes, text blocks, checklists, tables, images, files, shapes, and arrows - Sketch ideas with a pen, change stroke color and thickness, and erase drawings - Link ideas together with arrows and visual flows - Use templates for brainstorming, sprint planning, product roadmaps, user journeys, flowcharts, mind maps, retrospectives, and tables - Switch between light and dark mode - Export your board as PNG or PDF Why it is different: Most task apps stop at lists. Most whiteboard apps live outside your actual workflow. Drawable Task Board brings both together: a calm Kanban board for managing work, plus a visual canvas inside each card for planning the details. Use it for: - Project planning - Visual task management - Product roadmaps - Sprint planning - Creative briefs - Study planning - Meeting notes - Client work - Personal productivity - Brainstorming - Flowcharts and mind maps - Start simple Create a workspace, add a board card, and open its whiteboard. As your idea grows, the board grows with it. Drawable Task Board is built for people who want structure without losing the freedom to think visually. Privacy Policy: https://www.lordengames.com/pages/privacy.html Terms and Conditions: https://www.lordengames.com/pages/termsconditions.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Drawable Task Board at 15.0 against focusLock's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. focusLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drawable Task Board sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | focusLock | Drawable Task Board |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | dataWorks GmbH | Lorden Games OΓ |
In-app purchases
focusLock
- 5 Emergency Unlocks$5.99
Drawable Task Board
- Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$69.991 Year
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