Precommit vs FocusVow

Precommit - the deadline that won’t let you wiggle out Ditch procrastination by locking the things you care about (apps, photos, notes) behind goals you choose. When the goal is met, Precommit unlocks automatically. Until then, temptation stays sealed. Simple, brutal, effective. Why you’ll love it • Timer Locks - Set any countdown from 5 minutes to 30 days. Perfect for focus sprints and exam marathons. • Location Locks - Make yourself go to the gym, library or park. Choose “Visit only” or “Stay X minutes” for extra accountability. • Health Locks - Syncs with Apple Health to release when you hit steps, calories, workouts or stand-hours. • App-Usage Locks - Block TikTok, games or entire categories until you’ve spent time being productive elsewhere. • Force Unlock with Cooldown – Need out early? You can—but only after waiting out a cooldown timer that makes you feel the pain of breaking your commitment. No payments, no cheats. • Privacy-first - All goals and files live on device. We never see your data. • Beautifully native - Built with Swift and SwiftUI. How it works 1. Pick what you want to lock access to (photo, video, note, or selected apps). 2. Choose a lock type and set the goal. 3. Hit Precommit - your content disappears from view. 4. Complete the goal. Precommit verifies it in real time and puts everything back. 5. Or, force unlock—but only after a mandatory cooldown that stops knee-jerk impulses. Free for everyone – for now • Use Timer Locks completely free. • Upgrade to Precommit Premium for unlimited locks and all advanced lock types (Location, Health, App Usage, Chess). • $2.99/month in the US (prices vary by region). • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Requirements & compatibility • iPhone running iOS 17 or later • Apple Health locks require Health access permission • GPS locks require “Always” or “Allow While Using” Location permission for background verification Stop negotiating with your future self. Download Precommit and make action the only way out. Privacy Policy: https://www.yogeshchhawasaria.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Focus with a buddy. Lianzuo in effect—if one quits early, both fail. FocusVow is built for duo accountability: two people make a focus pact, block distracting apps together, and share the outcome. If either person breaks the pact before time is up, both sessions count as failed. It’s not another solo pomodoro—it’s social pressure turned into focus. 【Good fit if you…】 • Keep reaching for short videos while studying or prepping for exams • Want a roommate, classmate, or coworker to hold you accountable • Tried pomodoro apps but still break focus at the critical moment • Need system-level blocking, not just a reminder to “stop scrolling” 【Core features】 • Lianzuo (linked accountability): duo pact, shared lock; one quits, both fail • System app blocking during scheduled focus sessions • Start solo, then invite a buddy for duo mode • Shareable result cards for your focus streak (success can work as a focus proof) • Timer, session history, and focus stats 【How we’re different】 Most apps help you plan time and build habits. FocusVow adds enforcement plus lianzuo—real cost when you or your buddy quits early. Many people pair a pomodoro app for daily rhythm with FocusVow for high-stakes focus blocks. Developer: Beijing FreeShore Technology Co., Ltd. Website: https://focus.freeshore.cn/ Look for FocusVow by FreeShore—not other similarly named apps. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/