Applimits vs moku・App Blocker & Focus Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Applimits
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Can't focus? Keep reaching for your phone? Solve these problems now! Applimits is a powerful app blocker designed for those who are serious about staying focused. 【Perfect for】 ・Students and professionals studying for exams or certifications ・Those who can't resist checking social media or games during work ・Anyone wanting to break free from phone addiction ・People losing sleep from late-night phone scrolling 【Key Features】 ■ Usage Time Limits (Up to 6 schedules on paid plan) Set specific apps and daily time limits for each day of the week. Automatic enforcement keeps you on track. ■ Instant Block Use flexible timers to manage work and study sessions. Selected apps become inaccessible while the timer runs. ■ Scheduled Restrictions Block specific apps during certain hours, like before bedtime or during study time. Keep essential apps accessible while eliminating distractions. ■ Hard Lock Mode (Premium) Completely lock settings and timers. No relying on willpower—make it physically impossible to disable restrictions. This prevents the "just this once" temptation. 【Use Cases】 ・Block social media and games completely during exam prep ・Auto-restrict YouTube and TikTok 2 hours before bedtime ・Guarantee 3 hours of daily study time until your certification exam For those who find Screen Time insufficient and are serious about focus. Let Applimits help you accomplish what needs to be done. Terms of Use: https://applimits.com/en/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://applimits.com/en/privacypolicy
moku・App Blocker & Focus Timer
This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers customizable focus modes, a unique character companion, and an optional NFC device for enhanced willpower support. Track your progress and build healthier digital habits.
- App and website blocking
- Customizable focus modes
- Optional NFC device integration
- Screen time tracking and progress levels
- Scheduled focus sessions
- Lights-off mode
- Dynamic Island/Live Activity integration
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"moku" means silence in Japanese. Stillness, focus, a small distance from your phone. You reach for your phone before you're fully awake. You watch videos late into the night. Small habits quietly take your time away. Willpower alone isn't enough. moku protects your focus with structure — and uniquely among focus apps, an optional NFC device stands in when willpower isn't enough. Your time, back in your hands. ◆ WHO MOKU IS FOR - You want to reduce screen time and phone dependence - You want to read or study, but keep checking notifications - You need focus during remote work - You want a phone-free bedtime routine - Other focus apps haven't stuck for you ◆ ONE TAP TO BLOCK WHAT DISTRACTS YOU Block Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok — all at once. Try to open a blocked app, and moku gently stops you: "This is your focus time." Not scolded. Watched over. ◆ MOKU — A QUIET COMPANION During a session, a character named moku appears on screen. A small creature in a 3D room, breathing, walking quietly. Focus becomes "quiet time with moku," not restraint. ◆ ONE PRESET, UNLIMITED CUSTOM MODES A Reading preset is included. Create your own modes freely: "Morning Study," "Deep Work," "Weekend Detox." Each mode assigns its own 3D room, so the view changes as you switch. Set what to block by app, category, or website. Switch between "block selected" and "allow only selected." ◆ WEBSITE BLOCKING Block specific sites, or allow only the ones you choose. No more browser loophole. ◆ LIGHTS-OFF MODE — LET MOKU SLEEP Darken the screen for deeper focus. Leave your phone still and moku sleeps. Move it, and moku wakes up startled. You don't want to wake them — so your hand naturally leaves the phone. ◆ WHAT SETS MOKU APART — THE OPTIONAL NFC DEVICE No other focus app offers this: an optional physical NFC device (a bookmark with a built-in NFC tag, sold separately). With it, ending a session requires tapping the device. If the device isn't in reach, you physically can't interrupt your focus. moku works fully without the device. Every feature — blocking, character, lights-off, timer — runs on the app alone. The device is for those moments when willpower isn't enough. ◆ YOUR FOCUS, MADE VISIBLE Daily focus time is graphed. A 100-level system across 10 story chapters tracks your growth — from "First Steps" to "The Legendary moku." ◆ AUTOMATIC FOCUS, EVERY DAY Schedule sessions to start on their own — "No phone after 10pm," "Deep Work from 9am weekdays." Focus becomes a habit that begins without a decision. ◆ MORE - Dynamic Island & Live Activity — timer on your lock screen - Gentle reminders when you pick up your phone mid-session - Switch modes mid-session without stopping the timer - iCloud sync for history, modes, schedules. No account needed. ◆ WHY MOKU - Apple's native Screen Time API — few ways around the block - "Time with a character," not restraint - Optional NFC device for physical lock-out — uniquely moku - Freemium — all core features are free ◆ MOKU PREMIUM Free: one-tap blocking, focus sessions, the character, the Reading preset. Premium unlocks: - Unlimited custom modes - Up to 10 scheduled sessions - Lights-off mode - Cheat Lock (prevents app deletion) - Content Filter (blocks adult content) - Ad-free experience Choose Lifetime, Yearly, or Monthly. ◆ FAQ Q. Does it really block apps? A. Yes. moku uses Apple's native Screen Time API. Q. Do I need the NFC device? A. No. All focus features work with the app alone. Q. Where is my data stored? A. Only on your device and your iCloud. ◆ FROM THE DEVELOPER moku is built by a single indie developer. Losing time to your phone isn't your fault — change the structure, and focus returns. Change your relationship with your phone, just a little. * Native in Japanese and English. iOS 16.2+. * NFC device is optional and sold separately.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Applimits at none against moku・App Blocker & Focus Timer's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Applimits sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and moku・App Blocker & Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Applimits ships an update every 10 days, moku・App Blocker & Focus Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Applimits | moku・App Blocker & Focus Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ButterFalcon | ryota gunji |
In-app purchases
Applimits
- Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
moku・App Blocker & Focus Timer
- MOKU Premium(Monthly)$1.991 Month
- MOKU Premium(Yearly)$19.991 Year
- MOKU Premium (Lifetime)$24.99





