Comparison

Focus Lock vs Focus

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

Head to head
About

Focus Lock

Enhance concentration and achieve goals with customizable focus timers and distraction blocking. This tool offers ambient sounds, motivational quotes, and cross-platform support to optimize your workflow for deep work or short bursts of productivity.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Customizable focus and break sessions
  • Ambient sounds for concentration
  • Motivational quotes via widgets
  • Cross-platform support (iOS, iPadOS, macOS)
Features
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Focus Lock Pro is your ultimate tool for maximizing productivity and achieving your goals. With customizable focus and break sessions, distraction-blocking capabilities, and motivational quotes, Focus Lock Pro adapts to your personal workflow, whether you need short bursts of focus or extended deep work sessions. Key Features: - Block Distractions: Prevent distractions by blocking specific apps during focus sessions, ensuring you stay on track and accomplish more. - Customize Sessions: Set the perfect length for focus and break times. Whether you prefer short bursts or deep, uninterrupted work, tailor each session to your needs. - Ambient Sounds: Create the ideal environment for concentration with a variety of soothing ambient sounds. - Enhance your focus sessions with beautiful, relaxing wallpapers. - Motivational Quotes: Stay inspired and motivated with uplifting quotes displayed on your homescreen and lock screen through widgets. - Cross-Platform Support: Seamlessly integrated across iOS, iPad, and MacOS, Focus Lock Pro keeps you productive on all your devices. For more details, please read our Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/view/focuslock/privacy Terms of Service - https://sites.google.com/view/focuslockpro/terms Support Page - https://sites.google.com/view/focus-lock-pro/support

About

Focus

This app helps you regain control of your day by reducing distractions from social media and excessive screen time. It aims to boost productivity, improve mental well-being, and help you make the most of your time.

Highlights
  • Reduce social media distractions
  • Block distracting apps
  • Improve productivity
  • Enhance mental well-being
  • Save time
  • Own your day
Features
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Focus helps you be more productive! Say STOP to: - Opening Instagram every 2 mins for no reason - Distraction from social media apps - Doom scrolling every night Start to: - Be more productive - Get the best out of your day - Own your days! - Build something useful BENEFITS - Focus users are less distracted - Focus users are more productive thanks to the app - Focus users improved their mental health by not using the screen too often - Focus users save so many hours per day! ----------------------- - Privacy Policy: https://humblecraft.io/static/privacy-policies.pdf - Terms of Use: https://humblecraft.io/static/terms-and-conditions.pdf - For our subscriptions, we are following the standard Apple Terms of Use (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/).

Screenshots

Focus Lock4 screens
Focus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Focus Lock at 5.0 against Focus's 1.0. Focus Lock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Focus Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focus Lock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Focus Lock versus Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus LockFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKonstantinos MeletiouHC MAKER - PHOTO LOGO BACKGROUND EDITOR APPS FOR FREE

Customer experience

Focus Lock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Focus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus Lock

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Lock Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Focus Lock Pro - Yearly14 Days trial$7.991 Year
2 purchases

Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Premium features$4.997 Days
  • Premium features$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus Lock free?
Focus Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Lock or Focus?
Focus Lock is rated higher. Focus Lock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Focus averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Focus Lock or Focus have ads?
Focus shows ads; Focus Lock does not.

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