# LOCK IN. vs Focused

The clearest difference is monetization model: LOCK IN. at free with in-app purchases against Focused's subscription. Focused's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LOCK IN. sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Focused sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for LOCK IN. against 4.7 for Focused. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LOCK IN. | Focused |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in/id6748861673/reviews) | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-focus-sessions/id6754571510/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 71 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cam Scoglio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827701483) | [Matthew Morones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837269531) |

## What reviewers say

### LOCK IN.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in/id6748861673)

This app helps users break free from social media addiction by blocking access to distracting applications. It gamifies digital detox through friend challenges and streak tracking, offering detailed analytics and motivational reminders to support focus and mental clarity.

**Highlights:** Complete app lockout, Friend challenges for focus streaks, Daily streak tracking, Focus analytics and insights, Motivational reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LOCK IN. Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |


### Focused

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-focus-sessions/id6754571510)

This app helps you track, analyze, and share your focus sessions. It offers advanced analytics, app blocking during sessions, and multiple timer modes including Pomodoro. Set daily and weekly goals to improve your productivity and understand your time management.

**Highlights:** Track focus sessions, Advanced analytics and insights, Block distracting apps, Pomodoro and other timer modes, Organize sessions with tags, Create and share session summaries, Set daily and weekly focus goals

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focused | $12.99 | per month |
| Focused | $14.99 | per month |
| Focused | $29.99 | per year |
| Focused | $39.99 | per year |
| Focused | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LOCK IN. free?

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

### Is Focused free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LOCK IN. or Focused?

LOCK IN. and Focused are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do LOCK IN. or Focused have ads?

LOCK IN. shows ads; Focused does not.

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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.*