Comparison

Focus App Blocker vs ZenPomo

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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Your phone is built to keep you scrolling. StrictBlock is built to help you stop. Pick the apps that pull you in, start a focus block, and they stay locked until you're done. No willpower contests, no "just one more minute". It's the dopamine detox that turns your iPhone into a dumb phone when you need it, and back again when you don't. WHY PEOPLE USE STRICTBLOCK • Block distracting apps with Apple's Screen Time, so blocks are hard to skip • Schedule focus time for mornings, study sessions or phone-free evenings • Pomodoro-style focus blocks with a goal for each one • Streaks that build a real habit, and trophies you can share • See the hours you take back, every week • Home screen widgets for your streak and today's focus BUILT FOR Students cramming for exams. People doing deep work. Anyone trying to quit doomscrolling, cut social media, or simply be present with the people around them. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads. No account needed. No data sold. FAIR PRICING Start free. Pro is available monthly, yearly or as a one-time lifetime purchase, for a fraction of what other app blockers charge. Eligible new subscribers can try Pro free for 7 days. Local prices and offer eligibility are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase. LEARN MORE Tips, guides and the story behind StrictBlock: https://www.strictblock.app Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://www.strictblock.app/privacy Support: https://www.strictblock.app/support

About

ZenPomo

Features
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Struggling to start your work because of "just 5 more minutes" on social media? This app fixes the hardest part of productivity: getting started. This is not just another simple timer. It’s a strict focus manager that physically blocks your most distracting apps (like TikTok or Instagram) the moment your Pomodoro session begins. No workarounds, no mindless scrolling — just deep, uninterrupted work. FEATURES: Strict App Blocking: Select your most distracting apps and automatically lock them away during your focus sessions. Minimalist Pomodoro Timer: A clean, distraction-free interface to manage your work and break intervals. Secure & Private: Everything happens directly on your device. We don't see, track, or collect your app usage data. Seamless Sync: Your progress and settings are automatically backed up to your iCloud. Take your time back and build a bulletproof focus habit today! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus App Blocker4 screens
ZenPomo4 screens

Verdict

The call

Focus App Blocker and ZenPomo are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 App Blocker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and ZenPomo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus App Blocker ships an update fortnightly, ZenPomo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Focus App Blocker versus ZenPomo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus App BlockerZenPomo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul ContrerasOleh Mudryi

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Focus App Blocker

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly Access3 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • Pro Monthly Access$3.991 Month
  • Pro Annual Access7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Pro Annual1 Year trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Access$19.99
3 purchases

ZenPomo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Annual Pro3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99

Questions

Is Focus App Blocker free?
Focus App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZenPomo free?
ZenPomo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus App Blocker or ZenPomo have ads?
Neither Focus App Blocker nor ZenPomo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus App Blocker or ZenPomo?
Focus App Blocker ships an update fortnightly, and ZenPomo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus App Blocker was updated on November 8, 2026 and ZenPomo on November 9, 2026.

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