Comparison

Focus vs Screen Time Limit App Blocker

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

Screen Time Limit App Blocker

This app helps you break free from distracting phone habits by making you reflect on your usage. It allows you to set custom time limits for specific apps and situations, providing insights into your patterns to foster lasting change.

Highlights
  • Customizable app time limits
  • Reflection prompts before breaking rules
  • Detailed usage pattern insights
  • Genuine app blocking via Screen Time technology
  • Voice note and text-based reflection options
  • Unlimited rules with premium subscription
Features
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Finally, an app blocker that actually helps you change! Tired of mindlessly scrolling? Frustrated with apps that don't really block anything? AppBlocker is different – it helps you build awareness while giving you real control. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT It makes you think before you act. When you're about to break a rule, AppBlocker asks "why?" Record a quick voice note or type your reason. This tiny pause creates massive awareness about your habits. You stay in control Create separate rules for different situations: "Social Media" - 30 minutes during work hours "Gaming" - 1 hour after dinner "News" - 15 minutes in the morning Each rule works independently, so you're not locked out of everything. You see your patterns clearly The insights tab shows exactly when and why you struggle. Maybe you always cave at 3pm, or Mondays are your weak days. Once you see the pattern, you can plan around it. It actually blocks things Built with Apple's Screen Time technology – the same system parents use. When time's up, apps are genuinely blocked until tomorrow. HOW IT WORKS Set your rules – Pick apps, set time limits, name your rule Live your day – Get gentle warnings as you approach limits Pause when tempted – Quick voice note or text when you want to disable Learn from patterns – See your data, understand your triggers Build better habits – Small changes lead to big transformations FREE VERSION INCLUDES: 3 custom blocking rules Basic insights and calendar view Text-based reflection notes Full blocking functionality PREMIUM UNLOCKS: Unlimited rules for complex schedules 30-day advanced analytics with problem time identification Voice note reflections for deeper awareness Detailed usage pattern analysis Ready to understand your phone habits and actually change them? Download AppBlocker and start building the relationship with technology you actually want. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus3 screens
Screen Time Limit App Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Time Limit App Blocker at 4.8 against Focus's 1.0. Screen Time Limit App Blocker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Screen Time Limit App Blocker sells 2 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

Screen Time Limit App Blocker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Focus versus Screen Time Limit App Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusScreen Time Limit App Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHC MAKER - PHOTO LOGO BACKGROUND EDITOR APPS FOR FREEJovan Milenkovic

Customer experience

Focus

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

Screen Time Limit App Blocker

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus

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

Screen Time Limit App Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Time Limit App Blocker free?
Screen Time Limit App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus or Screen Time Limit App Blocker?
Screen Time Limit App Blocker is rated higher. Focus averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Screen Time Limit App Blocker averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Focus or Screen Time Limit App Blocker have ads?
Focus shows ads; Screen Time Limit App Blocker does not.

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