Comparison

Focus App Blocker vs mrBrowser

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

mrBrowser

Experience unparalleled browsing with a unique dual-screen layout and intuitive one-handed controls. Enjoy immersive VR video playback and a minimalist interface designed for focused content consumption. Enhanced privacy features ensure a secure and seamless online experience.

Highlights
  • One-handed operation
  • Dual-screen browsing
  • Seamless screen ratio adjustment
  • Minimalist UI
  • VR video playback
  • FaceID lock
Features
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【主な機能と特徴】 ・片手で完結する極上の操作感 スマートフォンの大画面化に伴う「指が届かない」ストレスをゼロに。 右端から左へのスワイプで「戻る」、右側に配置された独立ボタンで「進む」。手の小さな方でも、右手親指ひとつですべての操作が完結します。 設定画面から「左利きモード」への切り替えもワンタップで可能。すべてのユーザーに寄り添う設計です。 ・快適な上下2画面ブラウジング 画面を上下に分割し、同時に2つのWebサイトを閲覧可能! 「動画を見ながらSNSをチェック」「攻略サイトを見ながらゲーム」「翻訳しながら海外ニュースを読む」など、使い方は無限大。 画面中央のバーをスワイプするだけで表示面積の割合をシームレスに変更でき、上下画面の入れ替えもスムーズに行えます。 ・没入感を高めるミニマルUI Webコンテンツの閲覧を邪魔しない、徹底してシンプルで洗練されたインターフェース。 各種メニューは半透明の小窓(フローティング)で表示され、必要最小限のスペースしか占有しません。背景に溶け込む美しいデザインで、ブラウジングそのものに集中できます。 ・ 迫力のVR動画再生モード Web上の左右に分割されたVR動画を、スマートフォンの画面一つで迫力あるVR体験へと変換! ジャイロセンサーに完全対応しており、スマートフォンを傾けるだけで360度見回すことが可能。複雑な設定なしで、より直感的で没入感のあるVR世界を楽しめます。 ・プライバシー保護 FaceIDロックに対応。 【こんな方におすすめ!】 スマホが大きくて片手でブラウザを操作しにくいと感じている方 動画視聴とネットサーフィンを同時に楽しみたい方(ながら見) シンプルで無駄のない洗練されたアプリが好きな方 Web上のVRコンテンツを手軽に、かつ本格的に楽しみたい方 今すぐ「mrBrowser」をダウンロードして、これまでにない快適なブラウジングを体験してください!

Screenshots

Focus App Blocker4 screens
mrBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mrBrowser at none against Focus App Blocker's 4. Focus App Blocker's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. mrBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus App Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, mrBrowser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Focus App Blocker versus mrBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus App BlockermrBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPaul ContrerasJUNPEI YOSHINO

Customer experience

Focus App Blocker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

mrBrowser

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

mrBrowser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus App Blocker free?
Focus App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is mrBrowser free?
mrBrowser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus App Blocker or mrBrowser have ads?
Neither Focus App Blocker nor mrBrowser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus App Blocker or mrBrowser?
Focus App Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, and mrBrowser every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus App Blocker was updated on September 19, 2026 and mrBrowser on September 21, 2026.

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