# Focus Fox vs Lock

The clearest difference is ads: Lock at none against Focus Fox's shown. Focus Fox's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Fox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Fox ships an update monthly, Lock every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Fox | Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Umut Tuzcu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806813766) | [Kerem Cebi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452328491) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Fox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-fox-screen-time-control/id6753808870)

This app encourages physical activity by blocking access to selected apps until you meet daily step, exercise, or calorie burn goals. It aims to improve sleep, focus, and reduce screen time by making self-discipline rewarding and gamified.

**Highlights:** App blocking based on activity goals, Integrates with Apple HealthKit, Gamified motivation and streaks, Daily goals for movement, Real-time progress feedback, Privacy-focused data handling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Fox Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Focus Fox Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Focus Fox Annual, Intro Offer | $19.99 | per year |


### Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-time-control/id6760575363)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Aylık | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Fox free?

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

### Is Lock free?

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

### Do Focus Fox or Lock have ads?

Focus Fox shows ads; Lock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Fox or Lock?

Focus Fox ships an update monthly, and Lock every 7 months. Most recently, Focus Fox was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lock on November 13, 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.*