Comparison

Friction° vs Focus Interval

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

Head to head
About

Friction°

This app creates intentional barriers to accessing distracting applications and websites. It employs a unique challenge system, requiring users to complete tasks before disabling blocking rules, fostering self-discipline and focus.

Highlights
  • Randomized character challenge to disable blocks
  • Scheduled app blocking by day and time
  • Location-based app blocking
  • Website blocking
  • Prevent app uninstallation during sessions
  • Adjustable challenge difficulty
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Friction blocks the apps you choose — and makes it genuinely hard to change your mind. Other screen time apps let you tap "ignore" in one second. Friction doesn't. When you try to disable a block, you'll face a randomized challenge string you have to type out perfectly: 20 characters free, up to 80 with Premium. By the time you could finish, the impulse has passed. That's the whole idea. SET YOUR OWN RULES  Create blocking rules that fit your life:  • Schedule — block apps on specific days and times (e.g. no Instagram on weekdays 9–5)  • Multi-Time — multiple blocking windows in a single rule  • Session — start an immediate focus block for a set duration  • Location — automatically block apps when you arrive at or leave a place THE FRICTION GENERATOR  This is what makes Friction different. When you try to disable your own rules, you face a challenge:  • Type a randomly-generated string of characters (adjustable length with Premium)  • Or hold a button for up to 90 seconds  • Maximum Friction mode requires the challenge to even edit or delete a rule  The harder you make it, the less often you'll bother. WEBSITE BLOCKING  Block specific domains or all adult content. Website blocks follow the same friction rules as app blocks. PREVENT DELETION  Turn on Prevent Deletion to stop yourself from uninstalling Friction during an active session. DESIGNED FOR SELF-CONTROL  Friction is not a parental control app. It's a tool for adults who want to set their own boundaries and actually keep them. You make the rules. Friction enforces them. Friction Premium unlocks location-based rules, multi-time blocking, unlimited schedule rules, and more. Available as a monthly and yearly subscription. • Frictionº Monthly: $4.99 • Frictionº Yearly: $19.99 Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://getfriction.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://getfriction.app/privacy

About

Focus Interval

Features
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Do you struggle to stay focused Pomodoro Focus Timer helps you build structured focus routines by repeating work and break sessions Use it for study work or workouts with a simple and intuitive timer No complex setup required just start and stay focused --- Key Features Pomodoro timer - Repeat focus and break sessions - Built-in Pomodoro structure - Start instantly Focus and interval timer - Use as study timer or workout timer - Flexible interval sessions - Automatic next session Routine settings - Set target rounds - Auto-continue sessions - Customize your workflow Session tracking - View session history logs - Track your focus time - Build consistent habits Simple and lightweight - Clean and minimal interface - No unnecessary features - Designed for daily use --- Recommended for - Students who need better focus - Professionals doing deep work - Users following workout intervals - Anyone improving time management --- Why choose Pomodoro Focus Timer - Combines focus and break cycles - Builds repeatable routines - Simple and fast to use - Designed for real daily use --- Privacy This app does not collect any personal data All data is stored locally on your device --- Start now and build your focus habit

Screenshots

Friction°4 screens
Focus Interval4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Interval at none against Friction°'s 4. Focus Interval also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). Friction°'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

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. Friction° sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Focus Interval asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Friction° versus Focus Interval: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFriction°Focus Interval
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew HarderBroSister

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Friction°

Subscriptions4
  • Frictionº Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Frictionº Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Frictionº Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Frictionº Yearly$19.991 Year
None

Focus Interval

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Friction° free?
Friction° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Interval free?
Focus Interval is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Friction° or Focus Interval have ads?
Focus Interval shows ads; Friction° does not.

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