Comparison

Focus Lock vs GerbilTrack

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

GerbilTrack

Features
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GerbilTrack – The App for Gerbil Owners Manage, plan, and document everything related to your gerbils – with GerbilTrack, the app designed for responsible gerbil keepers. Perfect for Mongolian gerbils and other small rodents. Stay on top of your gerbil care • Create unlimited pet profiles • Save breed, gender, birthdate, and a photo • Automatic age calculation included Feeding planner with smart reminders • Create custom feeding schedules • Set daily, weekly, or monthly routines • Push notifications for upcoming tasks Cleaning schedule for cages and habitats • Plan quick or full cleanings • Set reminders and check off tasks • Keep your pets’ environment healthy and clean Track health and weight • Record weights and monitor progress • Log vaccinations and medical events • Add personal notes for each pet Manage your pet care costs • Track expenses for food, supplies, vet visits, and more • Add recurring costs • View monthly summaries and statistics Dashboard overview • All daily tasks at a glance • Quick access to care categories • Visual status indicators for feeding, cleaning, etc. Backup and export • Save and restore your data anytime • Export as PDF or Excel – perfect for vet appointments Vacation mode for pet sitters • Create detailed care plans for holidays • Export task lists and checklists for your sitter Fully customizable • Add your own categories for food, health, and care • Tailor the app to your gerbil setup and needs GerbilTrack is the all-in-one solution for keeping your gerbils healthy, organized, and happy – whether you have one or a whole group.

Screenshots

Focus Lock4 screens
GerbilTrack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: GerbilTrack at 3 against Focus Lock's 1. GerbilTrack also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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 GerbilTrack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focus Lock versus GerbilTrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus LockGerbilTrack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSleepyBytes SIACHRISTOPH BOTTCHER

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
1 purchases

GerbilTrack

Subscriptions1
  • Gerbil$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Focus Lock free?
Focus Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GerbilTrack free?
GerbilTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Lock or GerbilTrack have ads?
Neither Focus Lock nor GerbilTrack shows ads.

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