# Focusy vs Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is rating: Focusy at 5.0 against Screen Time Control's 3.0. Focusy also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). Screen Time Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focusy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focusy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focusy | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusy-complete-to-unlock/id6747918924/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-dounlock/id6752128188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kentaro kimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593204765) | [Fenuku Kekeli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822419894) |

## What reviewers say

### Focusy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusy-complete-to-unlock/id6747918924)

This app helps you stay focused by temporarily locking distracting applications until you complete your tasks. It's designed to build concentration habits, reduce smartphone addiction, and improve productivity for work or study.

**Highlights:** Register tasks and restrict apps, Safe app locking via ScreenTime API, Achievement animations and quotes, Build concentration habits, Reduce social media/game time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (annual fee) | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-dounlock/id6752128188)

This app helps you block distracting applications until you complete your tasks, transforming your phone into a productivity tool. It allows you to track your progress, build better habits, and unlock apps as rewards for finishing your to-do list.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps until tasks are completed, Track productivity and streaks, Flexible task management, Unlock apps as rewards, Build better habits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access for a week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access for a month | $7.99 | per month |
| All Access for a year | $39.99 | per year |
| All Access to Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focusy free?

Focusy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screen Time Control free?

Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focusy or Screen Time Control?

Focusy is rated higher. Focusy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Focusy or Screen Time Control have ads?

Focusy shows ads; Screen Time Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focusy or Screen Time Control?

Focusy ships an update monthly, and Screen Time Control monthly. Most recently, Focusy was updated on October 28, 2026 and Screen Time Control on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*