Comparison

Focus Lock vs Dash

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

Dash

Features
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Quickly capture your thoughts and tasks so you can focus on what really matters.

Screenshots

Focus Lock4 screens
Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dash at none against Focus Lock's 2. Focus Lock's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Focus Lock versus Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus LockDash
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKonstantinos MeletiouMathew Jacob

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
None

Dash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Lock free?
Focus Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dash free?
Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Lock or Dash have ads?
Neither Focus Lock nor Dash shows ads.

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