Comparison

Focus Lock vs Code Companion Mobile

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

Code Companion Mobile

Features
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Code Companion helps you stay connected to your coding workflow from your iPhone. A Mac companion setup is required for core functionality. After pairing, you can review active sessions, follow progress, and receive completion notifications while away from your computer. Features: • Pair quickly with your companion using a QR code • Stay informed with background completion notifications • View and manage active coding sessions from your phone • Access setup guidance and app settings in one place • Use a clean mobile interface built for fast status checks and lightweight actions Code Companion may connect to supported third-party developer services depending on how you configure your workflow. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus Lock4 screens
Code Companion Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Code Companion Mobile at daily against Focus Lock's every 2 weeks. Code Companion Mobile also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 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 Code Companion Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Lock ships an update every 2 weeks, Code Companion Mobile daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Focus Lock versus Code Companion Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus LockCode Companion Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSleepyBytes SIASENOL DOGAN

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

Code Companion Mobile

Subscriptions1
  • Code Companion Pro$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Focus Lock free?
Focus Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Companion Mobile free?
Code Companion Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Lock or Code Companion Mobile have ads?
Neither Focus Lock nor Code Companion Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Lock or Code Companion Mobile?
Focus Lock ships an update every 2 weeks, and Code Companion Mobile daily. Most recently, Focus Lock was updated on October 24, 2026 and Code Companion Mobile on October 24, 2026.

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