Comparison

Focalist vs Lockd

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

Head to head
About

Focalist

Manage your tasks efficiently with this fast to-do list app. Set reminders, organize your day, and get notified based on your location. Syncs seamlessly across devices.

Highlights
  • Fast task management
  • Efficient to-do lists
  • Customizable reminders
  • Location-based tasks
  • Cross-platform sync
Features
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A fast and efficient todo/task manager with reminders. Includes cross-platform sync and location-based tasks. • Edit tasks instantly without getting stuck in an item subscreen. It feels as lightweight as editing a document. • Bring your tasks to you. Everything you need to do is brought to the Now view - like your shopping list when you arrive at the grocery store, or the next task on a project. • Instant sync, with offline-first support. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lockd

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Update regarding Legal: Privacy: Hello App Review Team, Thank you for your feedback. We determined that the current version does not require access to Motion & Fitness Activity information. We have therefore removed the Motion & Fitness permission request and its usage-description entry. We also revised onboarding to request notification permission instead. The explanatory screen now uses a neutral “Continue” action that proceeds directly to Apple’s native permission dialog, without a “Maybe Later” or dismiss option. Notifications are used for focus-session alerts and remain fully controlled by the user through iOS settings. Thank you for reviewing the updated submission. ------------------- Lockd helps you focus by blocking distracting apps and catching the mindless phone pickups that break your concentration. WHO IT'S FOR 1. You check your phone without even thinking 2. You lose hours to social media and notifications 3. You struggle to start and stay in deep work 4. You want focus habits that actually stick KEY FEATURES 1. Pickup detection that pulls you back the moment you lift your phone 2. Real app blocking during sessions, powered by Apple Screen Time 3. Custom focus timers for work, study, reading, or a phone-free break 4. Session stats for focused time and how often you reached for your phone 5. Live Activities and widgets for your Lock Screen and Home Screen 6. A clean, minimal, distraction-free design PRIVACY FIRST 1. No account, name, or email required 2. Your focus data stays on your device 3. Lockd never sees which apps you block, iOS keeps that private 4. Analytics are optional and can be turned off anytime HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your focus length 2. Choose the apps to block 3. Press start and stay in the zone CONTACT AND LINKS Support: https://lockdfocus.app/support Privacy: https://lockdfocus.app/privacy Terms: https://lockdfocus.app/terms

Screenshots

Focalist4 screens
Lockd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lockd at every 5 days against Focalist's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Focalist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Lockd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focalist ships an update every 3 weeks, Lockd every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Focalist versus Lockd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocalistLockd
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid RickardEslam Younis

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Focalist

Subscriptions2
  • Focalist Premium (Monthly)$1.491 Month
  • Focalist Premium (Annual)$12.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$46.00
3 purchases

Lockd

Subscriptions2
  • Lockd Premium Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Lockd Premium Monthly3 Days trial$15.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lockd Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Focalist free?
Focalist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lockd free?
Lockd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focalist or Lockd have ads?
Neither Focalist nor Lockd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focalist or Lockd?
Focalist ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lockd every 5 days. Most recently, Focalist was updated on September 24, 2026 and Lockd on September 17, 2026.

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