Comparison

6 Years vs FocusQuest

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

Head to head
About

6 Years

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6 Years is designed for people who want a healthier, more intentional relationship with their phone. We built it because we knew the feeling ourselves: constant notifications, distractions, and endless scrolling that eats up hours every day. 6 Years fixes that with one simple change: a physical Key. Choose the apps that distract you, such as social media, games or messaging, and tap your Key to lock them. Unlike traditional screen time limits, there is no instant override. Your distracting apps only unlock when you physically scan your Key. If the Key is not next to you, they stay locked. That small physical step breaks the automatic β€œjust checking” reflex and makes you pause for a moment to ask yourself whether you actually want to open the app or if it is simply habit. You can create Focus Modes for work, family time, sleep, or anything else tailored to your day, and enjoy the feeling of a quieter phone that supports your life instead of interrupting it. Most people spend around 2.5 hours a day on mindless scrolling, which adds up to six full years over a lifetime. That is why we named it 6 Years: a reminder that our time is limited and meant for living, creating, connecting and experiencing life, not losing it to a screen. 6 Years is not just about blocking apps. It is about taking back your time and using it for what truly matters. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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FocusQuest

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FocusQuest turns focus into a game you actually want to play β€” it locks the apps pulling you away from your work, then rewards you for staying the course. REAL LOCKS, NOT SUGGESTIONS Choose the apps that distract you, start a focus or study timer, and FocusQuest locks them β€” no snoozing, no five-second workaround. When time's up, a real lock-screen alarm makes sure you notice. YOUR OWN RULES Set fixed windows β€” say, 10pm to 7am β€” where distracting apps stay locked automatically, timer or not. Or go further with Always Blocked, for the apps you'd rather cut out of your life completely. A CHECK THAT MEANS SOMETHING No hollow "are you still there?" prompts. A quick movement challenge confirms you're actually present β€” not just tapping a button on autopilot. PROGRESS YOU CAN FEEL Earn XP, level up, build a streak worth protecting, and clear daily quests that make consistency feel like momentum, not chores. BETTER WITH FRIENDS See how you stack up, cheer on their wins, send a wave β€” staying focused is easier when it's not just you. DESIGNED TO DISAPPEAR INTO YOUR DAY Dynamic Island & Live Activity keep your timer visible at a glance. Siri Shortcuts start and stop sessions hands-free. Spotlight surfaces your quests instantly. SharePlay lets you focus together on a call. Download FocusQuest and make breaking distraction the habit that actually sticks.

Screenshots

6 Years4 screens
FocusQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusQuest at none against 6 Years's 2. FocusQuest also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). 6 Years's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. 6 Years sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FocusQuest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

6 Years ships an update every 2 months, FocusQuest every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
6 Years versus FocusQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter6 YearsFocusQuest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.0 β€” better26.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size47 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasomeno Tech B.V.Lars Thom

In-app purchases

2 purchases

6 Years

Subscriptions2
  • 6 Years$2.991 Month
  • 6 Years$9.991 Year
None

FocusQuest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 6 Years free?
6 Years is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusQuest free?
FocusQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 6 Years or FocusQuest have ads?
Neither 6 Years nor FocusQuest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 6 Years or FocusQuest?
6 Years ships an update every 2 months, and FocusQuest every 2 days. Most recently, 6 Years was updated on October 15, 2026 and FocusQuest on October 2, 2026.

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