Comparison

Focus Block vs Haven

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

Head to head
About

Focus Block

This tool helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting apps and notifications. Create custom schedules or initiate instant focus sessions to improve productivity and build healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • Instant focus sessions
  • Automated blocking schedules
  • Insightful analytics
  • Customizable distraction blocking
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Reduce screen time anxiety
Features
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Every day, mindless scrolling and constant notifications pull our attention away from what actually matters. Willpower isn't always enough to fight back. Meet Focus Block: a clean, no-nonsense screen time tool designed to eliminate digital noise, help you build better habits, and get your day back. Whether you need to lock in for a deep work session, study without interruptions, or simply disconnect before bed, Focus Block gives you the control to make it happen. Stop losing hours to your screen. Start designing your time. HOW IT HELPS YOU Do Deep Work: Silence the apps that drain your attention so you can hit your flow state faster. Sleep Better: Automatically lock away social media and games before bedtime to wind down naturally. Reduce Screen Time Anxiety: Break the cycle of doom-scrolling and build a more mindful relationship with your phone. CORE FEATURES ▶ Instant Focus Need to get in the zone right now? Launch a spontaneous block with a single tap. Pick your distracting apps, set a timer, and get to work. ▶ Automated Schedules Set it and forget it. Create custom blocking routines tailored to your daily life. Automatically block distractions during your 9-to-5, your evening study sessions, or your nightly sleep routine. ▶ Insightful Analytics Measure what matters. Track your daily and weekly progress with clean, easy-to-read analytics. Understand your habits, spot your most distracting apps, and watch your focus improve over time. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data belongs to you. Focus Block uses Apple’s native Screen Time API to manage apps securely. It works entirely on your device, meaning your personal browsing data never leaves your phone. PRICING & TRIAL Focus Block is a premium tool. We offer a generous free trial for you to experience the app, after which an active paid subscription is required to continue using the features. Monthly and annual plans are available. TERMS OF USE: https://focusblock.io/legal/terms-of-use.html

About

Haven

This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting applications. It uses a unique physical pause, requiring a stretch before unlocking your phone, to break addictive usage cycles. Set custom limits and schedules for a healthier digital life.

Highlights
  • Physical stretch to unlock
  • Block apps, categories, and websites
  • Customizable daily unblock caps
  • Scheduled access windows
  • Weekly usage reports
  • Extreme Mode for cold-turkey blocking
  • No account required
Features
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Haven is a screen time blocker built around one physical pause: stretch to unlock your phone. Choose the apps that pull you in. Haven uses Apple Screen Time to shield them. When you reach to unlock, Haven asks you to stretch first — a short breath-and-body reset, long enough to break the reflex. Most of the time you'll realize you didn't need the phone. When you do, it's still there. Why Haven feels different: Real blocking with Apple Screen Time. Apps, categories, and websites are fully shielded. A body-first pause. Stretch and breath sequences interrupt the loop before every guided unblock, so the pause isn't just a button. Honest rules. Daily unblock caps, emergency unlocks, schedules, and allowed windows — set them once and let Haven enforce them. Rooted weekly history. A calm reflection of your phone rhythm. No streaks, no shame. No account. No email. No sign-in. Your blocking setup stays on-device. Extreme Mode for when you mean it — cold-turkey blocking that even the shield can't override. Seven-day trial and Premium include: More blockers and more control Schedules and allowed windows Custom, zero, or unlimited guided-unblock caps Custom break lengths A richer library of stretch sequences Rooted reports and premium history views Premium app icon and widget extras Extreme Mode for cold-turkey blocking Haven is built for people who want firmer limits without streak pressure, guilt, or a maze of settings. Block first. Stretch. Breathe. Usually you'll realize you didn't need the phone, and when you do, it's there. SUBSCRIPTION NOTICE • Haven offers auto-renewing subscriptions and a one-time lifetime purchase for Premium access • Eligible new subscribers get a 7-day free trial on Annual Premium • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial or current period • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings • Privacy Policy: https://havenlimit.app/privacy • Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Public service terms: https://havenlimit.app/terms

Screenshots

Focus Block4 screens
Haven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Haven at none against Focus Block's shown. Focus Block's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Block sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Haven sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Focus Block against 5.0 for Haven. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Block ships an update every 2 weeks, Haven every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focus Block versus Haven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus BlockHaven
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleks UsmanovZachary Highley-Gergel

Customer experience

Focus Block

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Haven

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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Focus Block

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$20.001 Month
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly14 Days trial$89.991 Year
3 purchases

Haven

Subscriptions2
  • Haven Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Haven Premium Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Haven Lifetime$299.99

Questions

Is Focus Block free?
Focus Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Haven free?
Haven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Block or Haven?
Focus Block and Haven are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Focus Block or Haven have ads?
Focus Block shows ads; Haven does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus Block or Haven?
Focus Block ships an update every 2 weeks, and Haven every 5 weeks. Most recently, Focus Block was updated on October 30, 2026 and Haven on October 24, 2026.

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