Comparison

Focus Tracker vs FrictionBlock

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

Head to head
About

Focus Tracker

Features
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Focus Tracker is a productivity application designed to help users maintain focus during work sessions by tracking distractions and providing insights into focus patterns.

About

FrictionBlock

Features
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FrictionBlock is a gentle screen time and focus helper that adds a pause before opening distracting apps, so you can decide whether it is an intentional choice or just muscle memory. Hard blockers are easy to disable when they feel too strict. FrictionBlock is softer: choose the apps that pull you in, then add a small moment of friction before opening them. Use it for social media, video, shopping, games, or any app you open on autopilot. Key features: - Add friction before selected apps - Start free with one app - Upgrade to add more apps - Choose a short pause window - See how many times you chose not to open today - No account required - Local-first privacy - Built on Apple's Screen Time APIs FrictionBlock cannot read your private messages, passwords, browsing content, or what you do inside other apps. Your selected apps and pause stats stay on device. FrictionBlock is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or cure ADHD or any health condition. It is a lightweight focus tool for building more intentional phone habits. Auto-Renewable Subscription Information: 1. Subscription: FrictionBlock Premium (Yearly) 2. Length: 1 year. During an active subscription period, you can unlock Premium features such as managing more than 1 distracting app. 3. Price: USD 19.99 per year (or the equivalent local price shown in the App Store). A one-time Lifetime purchase (USD 39.99 or local equivalent) is also available and is not auto-renewable. 4. Payment: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. 5. Cancellation: To cancel auto-renewal, turn it off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in Settings โ†’ Apple ID โ†’ Subscriptions. After cancellation, no further charges will be made for that subscription. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before renewal, the subscription renews automatically. 6. Renewal: Within 24 hours before the current period ends, Apple will charge your Apple ID and extend Premium by one year upon successful payment. 7. Privacy Policy: https://baitemi.com/frictionblock/privacy 8. Terms of Use / Subscription Terms: https://baitemi.com/frictionblock/terms

Screenshots

Focus Tracker4 screens
FrictionBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Tracker at none against FrictionBlock's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FrictionBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Focus Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Focus Tracker versus FrictionBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TrackerFrictionBlock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size20 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMontiDev LLCBeijing Baitemi Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Focus Tracker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FrictionBlock

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Focus Tracker free?
Focus Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FrictionBlock free?
FrictionBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Tracker or FrictionBlock have ads?
Neither Focus Tracker nor FrictionBlock shows ads.

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