Comparison

Focus Lock vs FocusMind

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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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/

About

FocusMind

Features
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FocusMind is a focus timer built to help you start tasks, stay on track, and finish with less friction. Designed with ADHD-friendly structure in mind, it combines Pomodoro sessions, distraction control, reminders, and progress tracking to make deep work feel more manageable. Whether you are studying, working, planning, or trying to build better routines, FocusMind gives you practical tools to protect your attention and keep momentum going. Features • Customizable focus sessions and breaks Set session lengths that match your energy, workload, and routine. • ADHD-friendly Pomodoro flow Use simple, structured timers to break overwhelming tasks into clear, manageable sessions. • App blocking during sessions Reduce distractions by blocking selected apps while you focus. • Ambient focus sounds Create a calmer work environment with background audio designed to support concentration. • Categories for different kinds of work Organize your focus time by task type, project, or priority. • Progress tracking and detailed stats See how much time you focused, build streaks, and understand your habits over time. • Smart reminders and alerts Stay consistent with reminders that help you come back to what matters. • Friends and accountability features Stay motivated with social features designed to support consistency and shared progress. Who it’s for FocusMind is ideal for students, professionals, creatives, and anyone who wants a more intentional way to manage attention. It is especially helpful for people who benefit from external structure, reduced distractions, and clear momentum. Use FocusMind to • Start difficult tasks faster • Stay off distracting apps • Build a daily focus habit • Track progress over time • Create more consistent work and study routines FocusMind helps you protect your attention and make meaningful progress, one session at a time. If you want, I can also make this into: - a more conversion-focused App Store description - a shorter, cleaner Apple-style version - a version tailored specifically for ADHD users › a shorter, cleaner Apple-style version max 3000 chars • FocusMind helps you start tasks, stay focused, and build better routines with less friction. Designed for people who benefit from structure, FocusMind combines flexible focus timers, distraction control, reminders, and progress tracking in one simple experience. Whether you are studying, working, or trying to stay consistent day to day, it gives you practical tools to protect your attention and keep moving. Features • Flexible focus timers Customize session and break lengths to match your routine. • Simple Pomodoro workflow Break large tasks into manageable focus sessions. • App blocking Reduce distractions by blocking selected apps while you focus. • Ambient sounds Create a calmer environment with audio designed for concentration. • Custom categories Organize your sessions by task, project, or area of focus. • Stats and streaks Track your progress, build momentum, and understand your habits over time. • Reminders and alerts Stay consistent with helpful prompts throughout the day. • Friends and accountability Stay motivated with shared progress and social support. FocusMind is built for students, professionals, creatives, and anyone looking for a clearer, more intentional way to focus. Make progress one session at a time. Privacy Policy: https://focusmind-il591e6lj-andrejs-projects-74380404.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://focusmind-il591e6lj-andrejs-projects-74380404.vercel.app/terms

Screenshots

Focus Lock4 screens
FocusMind3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: FocusMind at 3 against Focus Lock's 1. FocusMind also leads on 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 FocusMind sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focus Lock versus FocusMind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus LockFocusMind
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSleepyBytes SIAAndrej Sazdovski

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
3 purchases

FocusMind

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Annually$14.991 Year

Questions

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

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