# Focus Block vs Charge Screen Time

Focus Block and Charge Screen Time both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Charge Screen Time's written reviews are positive against 0% of Focus Block's. Charge Screen Time also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Block sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Charge Screen Time sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Focus Block against 5.0 for Charge Screen Time. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Focus Block's written reviews are positive against 100% of Charge Screen Time's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Block | Charge Screen Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-blockstop-distractions/id6753289826/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charge-screen-time/id6793185312/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 71 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleks Usmanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843349404) | [Roman Pisani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792082408) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-blockstop-distractions/id6753289826)

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:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $20.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $89.99 | per year |


### Charge Screen Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charge-screen-time/id6793185312)

This app provides a renewable screen time budget, allowing you to set limits on specific apps, websites, and categories. Once your budget is depleted, access is blocked until minutes drip back over a set interval.

**Highlights:** Renewable screen time budget, App and website limiting, Category-based restrictions, Customizable drip intervals, Blocks access when budget is zero

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Charge Pro | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Block free?

Focus Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Charge Screen Time free?

Charge Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Block or Charge Screen Time?

Focus Block and Charge Screen Time are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Focus Block or Charge Screen Time have ads?

Focus Block shows ads; Charge Screen Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Block or Charge Screen Time?

Focus Block ships an update every 2 weeks, and Charge Screen Time every 2 weeks. Most recently, Focus Block was updated on October 30, 2026 and Charge Screen Time on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*