Comparison

Focus Lock vs Focus Blob

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

Head to head
About

Focus Lock

This app helps you stay focused by automatically blocking distracting applications during designated work or study sessions. It's designed to eliminate willpower reliance, ensuring your chosen apps remain inaccessible until your session concludes. Track your progress and celebrate your focus achievements.

Highlights
  • Automatic app blocking during sessions
  • Customizable focus session durations
  • Streak system for consistency
  • Badge progression for motivation
  • Session celebrations and rewards
  • Daily and weekly focus statistics
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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FOCUS FIRST. EARN YOUR SCROLL. Focus Lock combines a Pomodoro timer with Screen Time app blocking. Choose your distracting apps, complete a focus session, and earn time to use them. Built by someone with ADHD who was tired of losing hours to doomscrolling. TWO WAYS TO FOCUS Lock In mode keeps your selected apps locked until you earn an unlock window by completing a focus session. Earned time is measured by actual app usage. Three five-minute emergency unlocks are available each day. Prefer session-based blocking? Turn off Lock In and block distractions only during focus sessions, with optional blocking during breaks. BUILT FOR IPHONE DUO On the inner display, the countdown and session controls sit on opposite sides of the fold. Half-folded on your desk, the timer stays visible above the controls. Open it like a book, fold it closed, or use Split View: your session keeps going. BUILD A FOCUS HABIT - Start with 25- or 45-minute focus sessions. - Tag your work and see where your focus time goes. - Track daily and weekly progress, streaks, and badges. - Share your focus cards and milestones. - Follow the timer with Live Activities and completion alerts. AlarmKit alarms are available on supported iOS versions with your permission. FREE AND PREMIUM Start free with up to three app or category selections for blocking. Premium adds unlimited selections, custom focus durations from 15 to 120 minutes, and custom tags. Optional subscriptions are available in the app; prices and trial availability are shown before purchase. Screen Time permission is required for app blocking. Privacy Policy: https://sleepybytes.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Focus Blob

This app helps users build focus habits with Pomodoro sessions, mood-aware breaks, and smart task tracking. It offers a beautiful, minimal UI designed to prevent burnout and encourage productivity.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer with minimal UI
  • Mood tracker with animated suggestions
  • Customizable session and break lengths
  • Session history and habit tracking
  • Smart mood-based guidance
  • Motivational feedback
Features
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Rhythmiq is built for people who want to stop getting distracted and finally get real work done. Instead of jumping between timers, task apps, and endless notifications, Rhythmiq gives you one focused space to plan your work, block distractions, and stay consistent every day. Using structured Pomodoro focus sessions, intelligent app blocking, and powerful productivity tools, Rhythmiq helps you enter deep focus and stay there longer. Whether you’re studying, working, building projects, or simply trying to regain control over your attention, Rhythmiq helps you create calmer, more intentional work sessions without burnout. Why people love Rhythmiq • Pomodoro focus sessions designed for deep work • Block distracting apps and websites before they steal your attention • Turn goals and tasks into organized focus sessions • Build healthier focus habits and stronger consistency • Customize sessions, breaks, and productivity routines • Track your focus progress with detailed insights and statistics • Live Activities and Control Center support for quick access • Minimal design made to reduce noise and keep you focused • No ads. No clutter. No distractions. Rhythmiq is more than a Pomodoro timer. It’s a complete focus system designed to help you work better every day. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus Lock4 screens
Focus Blob4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Lock at 100% against Focus Blob's 43%. Focus Lock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Focus Blob's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Focus Blob sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Focus Lock's written reviews are positive against 43% of Focus Blob's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Lock ships an update every 2 weeks, Focus Blob every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Focus Lock versus Focus Blob: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus LockFocus Blob
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSleepyBytes SIAIgor Cuiumju

Customer experience

Focus Lock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Focus Blob

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Focus Lock

Subscriptions4
  • Focus Pro$1.997 Days
  • Focus Pro$4.991 Month
  • Focus Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Yearly Plan1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Focus Pro$17.99
4 purchases

Focus Blob

Subscriptions3
  • Rhythmiq Pro – Weekly Access$9.997 Days
  • Rhythmiq: Stay Focused$24.991 Year
  • Rhythmiq Pro – Yearly Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Rhythmiq Pro – Lifetime Access$79.99

Questions

Is Focus Lock free?
Focus Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Blob free?
Focus Blob is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Lock or Focus Blob?
Focus Lock is rated higher. Focus Lock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Focus Blob averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Focus Lock or Focus Blob have ads?
Neither Focus Lock nor Focus Blob shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Lock or Focus Blob?
Focus Lock ships an update every 2 weeks, and Focus Blob every 5 days. Most recently, Focus Lock was updated on October 30, 2026 and Focus Blob on October 30, 2026.

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