Comparison

Focus Timer vs chapter lock

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

Head to head
About

Focus Timer

Features
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Pause 33 helps you reset your focus in just 33 seconds. Tap the start button, follow simple breathing prompts, and return to your day refreshed. No ads, no signups, no distractions. Just intentional pauses that improve clarity and calm. Why Pause 33 matters • Focus timer built for busy minds • Short mindful breaks that feel effortless • Helps you stay focused, reduce stress, and digitally disconnect Core features • One tap to start your focus timer • 33 second reset with calming guidance • Gentle message at the end to reinforce your effort • No ads or interruptions — minimal distraction by design Upgrade to Premium • Choose custom durations from 15 to 120 seconds • Pick accent themes that match your mood • Access an extended library of prompts • Enjoy the experience without any limits or tracking How it works Tap Start. Breathe in. Breathe out. Complete your short reset. Pause 33 helps you build better focus and calm through small intentional moments. Perfect for those who want • Digital detox and less phone dependence • Better concentration through micro-pauses • Self-care routines with minimal effort • Calm and clarity throughout the day With relevant keywords like focus timer, digital detox, mindfulness, stay focused, and reset app, this description meets ASO best practices without keyword stuffing. It opens with a strong benefit statement, uses structured bullets, and clearly communicates value to drive installs and engagement. Start your mindful reset today with Pause 33 — and reclaim your attention, one pause at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

chapter lock

This app helps you read more by blocking distracting applications until you meet your reading goals. Set custom reading targets, track your progress, and build a consistent daily habit of turning screen time into reading time.

Highlights
  • App blocking for social media and games
  • Flexible reading goals (pages or time)
  • Reading habit building
  • Streak tracking for consistency
  • Reading insights and progress tracking
  • In-app library for tracking books
Features
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chapter lock become the reader you keep saying you want to be “a reader lives a thousand lives before he dies” - George R.R. Martin how to use chapter lock: 1. choose which apps to block 2. set your reading goal 3. read a specific number of pages, or for a set number of minutes 4. unlock your apps and move on with your day feeling refreshed if you want to read more and scroll less, chapter lock helps you get there with a simple rule: before you open distracting apps, you read. we aren’t another complicated reading tracker. we help you turn wasted screen time into reading time, build a real daily habit, and finally make progress on the books you keep meaning to finish. what’s inside - app blocking for instagram, tiktok, reddit, youtube, games, and more - flexible goals: one chapter, a specific page count, or a timed reading session - a library for tracking what you’re reading - streaks that show your consistency growing - reading insights that help you see your progress good for - building a daily reading habit - reducing screen time without deleting every app - finishing the books already on your shelf - replacing doomscrolling with something you actually want if you have ideas or questions, send us an email at [hi@chapterlock.com](mailto:hi@chapterlock.com)! *note: all app blocking, reading tracking, streaks, and insights require an active subscription.* no features available without one. terms: https://chapterlock.com/legal/terms privacy policy: https://chapterlock.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Focus Timer3 screens
chapter lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

Focus Timer and chapter lock are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and chapter lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Focus Timer versus chapter lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus Timerchapter lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitrii ProkushevCaccamedia LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
2 purchases

chapter lock

Subscriptions2
  • pro (weekly)$6.997 Days
  • pro (yearly)3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is chapter lock free?
chapter lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Timer or chapter lock have ads?
Neither Focus Timer nor chapter lock shows ads.

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