Comparison

Focus vs LOCK IN.

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

Head to head
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/).

About

LOCK IN.

This app helps users break free from social media addiction by blocking access to distracting applications. It gamifies digital detox through friend challenges and streak tracking, offering detailed analytics and motivational reminders to support focus and mental clarity.

Highlights
  • Complete app lockout
  • Friend challenges for focus streaks
  • Daily streak tracking
  • Focus analytics and insights
  • Motivational reminders
Features
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Break free from social media addiction. LOCK IN helps you reclaim your time, focus, and mental clarity. Transform your relationship with social media and unlock your potential. LOCK IN is the most powerful app blocker that turns digital detox into a rewarding, social experience. Key Features (available with In-App Subscription): • Complete Lock Out - Unique full block feature to prevent accessing any apps during work periods • Friend Challenges - Compete with friends to see who can maintain the longest focus streaks • Streak Tracking - Build momentum with daily streak counters that motivate consistent progress • Focus Analytics - Track your progress with detailed insights into your digital habits • Motivational Reminders - Stay inspired with personalized notifications and progress celebrations Why LOCK IN Works: Turn willpower into a game. Our unique social accountability system makes staying focused fun and rewarding. When you know your friends are tracking their streaks too, you'll think twice before opening that time-wasting app. Complete lockout, no options. Other apps give you the option to override. Our complete lock-out feature prevents you from even closing LOCK IN. before your work session is complete, preventing you from unconscious phone pick-ups. Perfect for: • Students preparing for exams • Professionals seeking deep work • Anyone wanting to reduce screen time • People struggling with social media addiction • Groups looking to support each other's digital wellness goals Start your journey to digital freedom today By downloading this app, you agree to the App Store Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus3 screens
LOCK IN.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Focus at 16.0 against LOCK IN.'s 18.5. On price, ads, 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and LOCK IN. sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Focus versus LOCK IN.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusLOCK IN.
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB71 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHC MAKER - PHOTO LOGO BACKGROUND EDITOR APPS FOR FREECam Scoglio

Customer experience

Focus

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

LOCK IN.

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus

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

LOCK IN.

Subscriptions1
  • LOCK IN. Pro$1.997 Days

Questions

Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LOCK IN. free?
LOCK IN. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus or LOCK IN. have ads?
Both Focus and LOCK IN. show ads.

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