Comparison

FocusTime vs FocusMe

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

Head to head
About

FocusTime

Features
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Regain control of your time with FocusTime: Screen Time Control, the ultimate tool to help you focus and make the most of your day. Key Features: • Smartphone Lock with Screen Time API: Need a break from your phone? Lock it for a set period and enjoy uninterrupted moments for yourself. • Visualize Your Achievements: Track your progress with a simple graph that shows the time you’ve spent away from your smartphone. Celebrate your self-control and see how your meaningful moments add up. • Tag and Reflect: Label your distraction-free time with tags like “Reading,” “Exercise,” or “Family Time.” Reflect on how you’ve invested your time and gain insights into your daily habits. Why FocusTime? With FocusTime, every moment you spend away from your phone is recorded and calculated daily. Watch your meaningful time accumulate while enjoying a better balance between technology and real life. Privacy policy: https://halohub.io/privacy-policy Term of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Start focusing today with FocusTime: Screen Time Control

About

FocusMe

This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers features like strict focus modes and customizable schedules to build better habits and reduce screen time. Achieve real results and become more present in your daily life.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Strict focus mode for unbreakable concentration
  • Set daily time limits per app
  • Countdown timer with session tracking
  • Customizable schedules for different times
  • Motivational reminders to break autopilot habits
  • Screen time insights and progress tracking
  • Build consistency with streaks and milestones
Features
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Your phone steals 5+ hours of your day. FocusMe helps you take them back starting today. Join 10,000+ people who cut their screen time in half. Block distracting apps, build real focus habits, and finally stop doomscrolling — with an app that actually works. ▸ WHAT USERS SAY ◂ "I went from 7 hours of screen time to under 2. This app changed my daily routine." "Finally something that doesn't let me cheat. Strict Mode is a game-changer." ▸ REAL RESULTS ◂ • Save 1h 30m+ per day on average • 91% of users report less mindless scrolling • 87% feel more focused and productive within one week • Users build streaks of 27+ days of consistent focus ▸ HOW FOCUSME WORKS ◂ Most screen time apps fail because they're easy to ignore. FocusMe adds smart friction exactly when distractions happen — so you pause, reflect, and choose intentionally. ▸ POWERFUL FEATURES ◂ BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Block apps & websites instantly or on a schedule. One tap to block all social media. No willpower needed. STRICT FOCUS MODE Unbreakable focus when you need it. No bypassing. No cheating. No excuses. Perfect for deep work and study sessions. SMART APP LIMITS Set daily time limits per app. When you hit your limit, FocusMe steps in — no more "just 5 more minutes." FOCUS TIMER Beautiful countdown timer with session tracking. See exactly how long you stay focused every day. CUSTOM SCHEDULES Different rules for work, evenings, weekends, and sleep. FocusMe adapts to your life — not the other way around. SHIELD SCREEN When you try to open a blocked app, FocusMe shows a motivational reminder instead — helping you break the autopilot habit. SCREEN TIME INSIGHTS Track your focus time, daily progress, and improvement trends. Clear stats for the apps that distract you most. STREAKS & MILESTONES Build consistency with daily streaks. Stay motivated as you watch your habits transform week after week. ▸ BUILT FOR YOU ◂ • Professionals & remote workers • Students & deep work sessions • People reducing social media & phone addiction • ADHD-friendly focus support • Anyone who wants to be more present ▸ 100% PRIVATE & SECURE ◂ FocusMe uses Apple's Screen Time API. Your data never leaves your device. No tracking. No data selling. Privacy by design. ▸ TAKE BACK CONTROL ◂ Your time is your most valuable asset. Every hour you save from mindless scrolling is an hour for what truly matters — your goals, your health, your people. Download FocusMe. Start your focus journey today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FocusTime4 screens
FocusMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusTime at none against FocusMe's 2. FocusMe's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. FocusMe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. FocusTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FocusTime versus FocusMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusTimeFocusMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHALOHUB., LTDVinx Solutions

In-app purchases

None

FocusTime

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusMe

Subscriptions2
  • FocusMe Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • FocusMe Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is FocusTime free?
FocusTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocusMe free?
FocusMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusTime or FocusMe have ads?
FocusTime shows ads; FocusMe does not.

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