TDS Focus Lock vs VagalPath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TDS Focus Lock
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Stay focused. Take control of your time. Focus Lock helps you block distracting apps and websites so you can concentrate on what really matters — whether that’s studying, working, or simply unplugging. Once a Focus Lock session starts, your chosen apps stay locked until the timer runs out. No shortcuts. No cheating. Just pure focus. Why Focus Lock? Lock apps & websites — block the distractions that get in your way. Set your timer — choose a focus session from 15 minutes up to 99 hours, or lock until a specific time. Custom control — pick individual apps, categories, or websites to block. Stay committed — once locked, apps won’t unlock early. Track time left — see exactly when your focus session ends with a clear countdown. Perfect for: Studying without social media interruptions Staying productive at work Limiting screen time before bed Creating distraction-free zones for deep focus Take back your time. Stay in control. Focus Lock makes it simple.
VagalPath
Understand and regulate your nervous system with over 1,000 guided exercises. Explore breathwork, movement, nature, and more to build resilience and emotional balance. Choose from various plans to fit your journey.
- 1,000+ guided exercises
- Polyvagal Theory-based
- Breathwork and movement
- Nature and social connection
- Sleep and anger management
- Daily check-ins and tracking
- Private and no account needed
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Your nervous system shapes everything — how you feel, how you connect, how you cope. VagalPath helps you understand it, regulate it, and work with it instead of against it. Built on Polyvagal Theory, VagalPath guides you through over 1,000 exercises across breathwork, movement, nature connection, social engagement, sensory regulation, sleep, nutrition, anger management, screen habits, and more. Every exercise is specific, actionable, and written with warmth — not clinical jargon. CHOOSE YOUR PATH Pick the plan that fits your life: • 30 Days — A focused introduction • 40 Days — A deeper exploration • 90 Days — The complete journey • Daily — No end date, a fresh exercise every day Every plan moves through three phases: Awareness, Regulation, and Integration. Start by noticing your patterns. Learn tools to shift your state. Build lasting resilience. THE THREE STATES VagalPath is built around three nervous system states: Safe & Social — You feel calm, connected, and present. This is your home base. Fight or Flight — You feel anxious, restless, or on edge. Your body is mobilised for action. Shutdown — You feel numb, disconnected, or frozen. Your body has withdrawn to protect you. Learning to recognise which state you're in — without judgement — is the first step toward regulation. 1,000+ EXERCISES ACROSS 13 CATEGORIES • Body — Breathing techniques, vagal toning, yoga, stretching, bilateral stimulation, cold exposure • Mind — Journaling, visualisation, cognitive reframing, pattern recognition, self-compassion • Nature — Forest bathing, barefoot grounding, bird watching, seasonal awareness • Social — Co-regulation, eye contact practices, boundary setting, community connection • Sensory — Grounding techniques, aromatherapy, sound awareness, temperature play • Sleep — Bedtime rituals, body scans, circadian rhythm practices, sleep environment • Food — Mindful eating, gut-brain connection, cooking as regulation, hydration • Anger — Physical discharge, anger mapping, assertiveness, cooling techniques • Screen — Digital detox, notification audit, mindful scrolling, phone-free rituals • Pets — Co-regulation with animals, mindful petting, breathing in sync • Desk — Micro-breaks, posture resets, meeting recovery, work boundary practices • Weather — Rain meditation, seasonal attunement, temperature awareness • Accessible — Chair-based, bed-based, low-energy, and adaptive exercises for every body TRACK YOUR JOURNEY • Daily nervous system check-ins — see your patterns over time • Personal journal — reflect on each practice • Progress tracking — see how far you've come • Phase progress — track your growth across Awareness, Regulation, and Integration COMPLETELY PRIVATE All your data stays on your device. No accounts. No cloud. No tracking. No analytics. Nothing leaves your phone. WHO IS IT FOR? VagalPath is for anyone who wants to understand their body's responses — whether you experience anxiety, stress, burnout, emotional numbness, or simply want to know yourself better. Every exercise includes alternatives for different abilities and comfort levels. VagalPath is designed for general wellness
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TDS Focus Lock at Free against VagalPath's $0.99. VagalPath's advantage is chart position (#193 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On 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
TDS Focus Lock is free to download; VagalPath costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | TDS Focus Lock | VagalPath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #193 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aidan Dye | Robert Katona |
In-app purchases
TDS Focus Lock
No in-app purchases
VagalPath
No in-app purchases
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