Comparison

Focus App Blocker vs Focus OS

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

Head to head
About

Focus App Blocker

This app helps you reclaim lost time by blocking distracting applications during focused work or study sessions. It removes tempting shortcuts and builds positive habits through a streak system, making productivity feel automatic.

Highlights
  • Block any app or website
  • Focus timer with Pomodoro
  • Customizable Focus Profiles
  • Session Journaling
  • Weekly Focus Reports
  • Streak Insurance
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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You picked up your phone for one thing. Somehow, half an hour disappeared. StrictBlock helps you make room for what you meant to do. Finish the assignment. Read a few pages. Be there for the people sitting next to you. Choose the apps that pull you away, set a focus session, and block access while you get on with your day. You decide what deserves your attention. MAKE STARTING EASIER Write down one thing you want to finish. Set aside a little time. Keep distracting apps out of reach while you take the first step. PROTECT TIME THAT MATTERS Plan recurring blocks around study, work or your evening routine. Use Pomodoro sessions when a little structure and regular breaks help you keep going. SEE WHAT YOU MADE TIME FOR Look back at your focus sessions, streaks and progress. Let each completed session remind you that small efforts count. START SMALL Try free focus sessions, then choose Pro monthly, annually or with a one-time lifetime purchase for more room to focus. Eligible new monthly subscribers can try Pro free for 7 days. Local prices and offer eligibility are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase. Take a few minutes back today. Decide what to do with them. https://www.strictblock.app https://www.strictblock.app/support https://www.strictblock.app/privacy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Focus OS

Features
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Focus OS helps you do your best work — every day. Built for deep workers, developers, designers, and students who want to take their focus seriously. Focus OS combines a clean Pomodoro-style timer with AI-powered insights that actually analyse your patterns and tell you when you work best. FOCUS TIMER - Deep Work (25 min), Shallow Work (15 min), and Break (5 min) sessions - Visual countdown ring with haptic feedback - Session streaks to keep you consistent AI INSIGHTS (Pro) - Claude AI analyses your weekly session data - Personalised recommendations based on your actual patterns - Peak hours heatmap showing when you focus best - AI-optimised daily schedule built around your peak hours TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Daily focus score (0–100) based on session quality - Weekly chart showing your best and worst days - Full session history with timestamps and scores - Streak tracking to build long-term habits FREE vs PRO Free: 3 sessions/day, basic stats, session history Pro: Unlimited sessions, AI insights, peak hours analysis, smart notifications Try Pro free for 7 days. Cancel anytime. Privacy Policy: https://focus-os.org/privacy Terms of Service: https://focus-os.org/terms Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus App Blocker4 screens
Focus OS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus App Blocker at fortnightly against Focus OS's monthly. Focus OS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Focus App Blocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Focus OS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus App Blocker ships an update fortnightly, Focus OS monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Focus App Blocker versus Focus OS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus App BlockerFocus OS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul ContrerasSeore Soyannwo

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Focus App Blocker

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly Access3 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • Pro Monthly Access$3.991 Month
  • Pro Annual Access7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Access$19.99
2 purchases

Focus OS

Subscriptions2
  • Focus OS Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Focus OS Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus App Blocker free?
Focus App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus OS free?
Focus OS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus App Blocker or Focus OS have ads?
Neither Focus App Blocker nor Focus OS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus App Blocker or Focus OS?
Focus App Blocker ships an update fortnightly, and Focus OS monthly. Most recently, Focus App Blocker was updated on October 6, 2026 and Focus OS on October 15, 2026.

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