Comparison

Focus Pocus vs App Blocker

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

Head to head
About

Focus Pocus

This app uses a magical theme to implement the Pomodoro technique, helping users balance focused work sessions with breaks. Unlock a collection of witches and wizards as you improve your productivity.

Highlights
  • Magical Pomodoro timer
  • Balanced work and rest sessions
  • Unlockable witch and wizard characters
  • Productivity enhancement
  • Themed focus sessions
Features
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Focus Pocus is a magical Pomodoro timer that helps you enchant your work sessions and conjure the perfect balance of productivity and rest. A coven of witches and wizards waits to aid you in your spell casting. Can you unlock them all?

About

App Blocker

This app helps you break the habit of excessive app usage by setting custom time limits between launches. It provides instant interception with usage statistics and allows for flexible overrides, all while ensuring 100% privacy as your data never leaves your device.

Highlights
  • Smart App Blocking
  • Instant Interception
  • Flexible Overrides
  • Insightful Usage Stats
  • Fully Customizable
  • 100% Private
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Tranquo – Reclaim Your Focus, One App at a Time Tired of getting lost in your favorite apps? Tranquo helps you break the habit loop and take control of your screen time—without guilt, pressure, or invasive tracking. Whether you’re a professional, student, or just trying to stay more present, Tranquo makes it easy to set healthy boundaries with your device. ============= Key Features: • Smart App Blocking Set custom time gaps between app launches. Tranquo gently stops you from opening the same app too often—so you stay on track. • Instant Interception Integrated with system Shortcuts and automation. When you try to launch a blocked app, Tranquo steps in immediately with a prevention screen and helpful usage stats. • Flexible Overrides Need to break the rule? You can override a block with a single tap—you’re always in control. • Insightful Usage Stats See how often you open apps and at what times. Spot patterns and adjust your habits with clear, actionable insights. • Fully Customizable Personalize everything—from app-specific time limits to intentional switching settings and block lists. • 100% Private Your data never leaves your device. No accounts, no syncing, no tracking—ever. ============= How It Works: 1. Choose the apps you want to monitor. 2. Set a time limit between launches. 3. Try to open a blocked app too soon? Tranquo intercepts and shows your usage data. 4. Check your trends, tweak your settings, and stay mindful. ============ Why Tranquo? • Cut back on distractions and mindless scrolling • Strengthen your focus and productivity • Build better habits without relying on willpower • Simple, effective, and private by design Terms of use: www.lagotgames.com/termsofuse Start building a healthier relationship with your phone. Download Tranquo and refocus on what matters.

Screenshots

Focus Pocus3 screens
App Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Focus Pocus at 5.0 against App Blocker's 4.0. On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Pocus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and App Blocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focus Pocus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Focus Pocus versus App Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus PocusApp Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVocal LLCSemih Cihan

Customer experience

Focus Pocus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

App Blocker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Pocus

One-time1
  • Focus Pocus Premium$0.99
4 purchases

App Blocker

Subscriptions4
  • Pro$1.997 Days
  • Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Pro$19.991 Year
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  • Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus Pocus free?
Focus Pocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Blocker free?
App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Pocus or App Blocker?
Focus Pocus is rated higher. Focus Pocus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while App Blocker averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Focus Pocus or App Blocker have ads?
Neither Focus Pocus nor App Blocker shows ads.

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