Focus Lock vs Focus Frames
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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You've tried the Pomodoro apps. They tell you to focus for 25 minutes while TikTok is one tap away. That's not a timer problem. That's a phone problem. Focus Lock is different. When you start a session, distracting apps get LOCKED OUT. Instagram, TikTok, Twitter—whatever hijacks your attention. Blocked until you're done. No willpower required. Just locked. LOCK IN WITH ONE TAP • Start a Pomodoro session instantly • Distracting apps are automatically blocked • Apps unlock when your session ends • No more "just checking" spirals Built by someone with ADHD who was tired of losing hours to the phone. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps that steal your focus (you know which ones) 2. Tap to start a focus session 3. Those apps are LOCKED until you're done 4. Complete your session. Apps unlock. You win. That's it. Lock in. Block out. Focus. BUILT FOR ADHD BRAINS • Flexible Durations - 25 or 45 minute presets, or go premium for 5-120 minutes. Hyperfocus needs 90 minutes? Scattered day needs 15? We don't judge. • Smart Tags - 8 built-in categories to track where focus goes. Premium users can create custom tags. • Streak System - Stay locked in day after day. Build consistency. Miss a day? No shame. Just lock back in. • Badge Progression - Novice to Bronze to Silver to Gold to Diamond. Real milestones for staying locked in. CELEBRATE WINS ADHD brains need dopamine. Focus Lock delivers: • Session celebrations when you complete a focus block • Streak rewards for consistency • Share your wins on social media • Badge unlocks as you progress TRACK YOUR PATTERNS • Today View - See daily focus time at a glance • Weekly Stats - Discover your patterns. Best days? Top categories? • iCloud Sync - Data follows you across Apple devices PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to unlock: • Custom durations (5-120 minutes) • Create your own tags • Hide built-in tags • Block unlimited apps • Support indie development Privacy Policy: http://sleepybytes.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Focus Frames
This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by interrupting autopilot moments. It offers a calming interface, mindful app blocking, and gentle focus timers to promote presence and reduce distractions throughout your day.
- Calming home screen design
- Mindful app blocking
- Gentle focus timers
- Digital wellness tools
- Create boundaries
- Reduce distractions
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Find calm every time you unlock. Your phone doesn’t have to pull you in — it can help you tune in to your life. Focus Frames gently interrupts autopilot moments so you can pause, set an intention, and move through your day with more focus and ease. Key Features • Minimal, calming design — transform your home screen into a space that inspires clarity, not clutter. • Mindful app blocking — protect your moments of presence, whether you’re at dinner, with loved ones, or winding down for rest. • Gentle Focus Timers — stay in flow with time blocks that support intention, not pressure. Perfect For • Digital Wellness Seekers — break the scroll cycle and reconnect with what matters. • Professionals — protect deep work and create boundaries that stick, including turning work mode off and focusing on your personal life. • Dating — enjoy quality time together without constant distractions. • Parents & Families — be more present and model healthy digital habits. • Students & Learners — stay present through study and lecture time. Subscription Information Focus Frames requires a $4.99/month subscription to access all content and features. Your subscription supports continued development and helps keep the experience free of ads and distractions. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.getfocusframes.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Focus Lock at freemium against Focus Frames's subscription. Focus Lock also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Focus Lock sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Focus Frames sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Focus Lock against 5.0 for Focus Frames. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Focus Lock ships an update every 9 days, Focus Frames every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Lock | Focus Frames |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SleepyBytes SIA | HatchByte Studios LLC |
Customer experience
Focus Lock
Focus Frames
In-app purchases
Focus Lock
- 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
- Focus Pro$17.99
Focus Frames
- Focus Frames Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month









