Comparison

FocusTime vs LockHour Pro

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

LockHour Pro

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Block the apps that steal your time — and get your focus back. LockHour Pro is a calm, beautiful focus app that locks distracting apps during the time you set, then unlocks them automatically. No willpower required. Just start a session and stay on track. Whether you’re working, studying, winding down for sleep, or trying not to reach for your phone first thing in the morning, LockHour Pro puts a gentle, intentional layer between you and the apps that pull you away. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT • One tap to focus — start a session and your chosen apps are shielded instantly • A beautiful countdown that makes focused time feel rewarding • Build streaks and watch your reclaimed hours add up FOCUS MODES FOR EVERY MOMENT • Quick Focus — a short lock to get started • Deep Work — protect a serious work block • Study Mode — Pomodoro-style cycles with breaks • Sleep Wind Down — stop late-night scrolling • Morning Reset — start your day before the scroll • Custom — set your own length HARD MODE Add a calm moment of friction before you can stop early — a cooldown and a confirmation that help you choose intentionally. INSIGHTS THAT MOTIVATE See today’s focused time, weekly charts, streaks, and how many hours you’ve reclaimed. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITY Glance at your progress from the Home and Lock Screen, and watch your session count down in the Dynamic Island. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, ever • No ads • No tracking, no third-party analytics • Your data never leaves your device PAY ONCE. FOCUS FOREVER. One simple purchase unlocks everything. No subscription. No hidden fees. Your attention is worth protecting. Start your first focus session today.

Screenshots

FocusTime4 screens
LockHour Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusTime at none against LockHour Pro's 1. LockHour Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. LockHour Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FocusTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
FocusTime versus LockHour Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusTimeLockHour Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHALOHUB., LTDGuan Feng Lai

In-app purchases

None

FocusTime

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LockHour Pro

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$5.99

Questions

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

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