Focus Fox vs Latch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Fox
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.
- 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
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Move first, scroll later. Focus Fox helps you turn your activity into focus. By connecting with Apple HealthKit, it blocks your selected apps until you reach your daily step, exercise minutes, or active energy burned goals. Once you move, you unlock. Itβs that simple. Why Focus Fox - Users report 30% better sleep after 3 weeks - 72% improved focus during work and study - 43% less screen time in the first week - Limit screen time naturally through movement - Track activity directly from Apple Health - Be present and stay in your screen zen - A true healthy app for your digital wellbeing Healthy habits, lasting change Focus Fox is more than a screen time control tool, itβs a habit builder that helps you stay mindful, active, and in control of your time. Every step, stretch, or workout gets you closer to unlocking your favorite apps β making self-discipline feel rewarding, not restrictive. Stay motivated - Daily goals keep you moving - App time limits that align with your health goals - Real-time feedback on your progress - Gamified motivation to keep your streak alive Designed for digital wellbeing Whether you want to unplug, focus deeply, or just move more, Focus Fox helps you find balance between your screen time and your real life. Your phone becomes a tool for growth, not distraction. Privacy First Focus Fox uses Appleβs Family Controls and HealthKit APIs securely. Your data stays private, on-device, and fully in your control. Focus Fox β The Healthy Way to Focus Build habits that last. Move, focus, and feel better, one goal at a time. Privacy Policy: https://tuzcuumut.github.io/focus-fox-privacy/index.md Support: https://tuzcuumut.github.io/focus-fox-privacy/support.md Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Latch
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Some apps you open on purpose. Others just open themselves β you reach for them before you even decide to. Latch is for the second kind. Pick the apps that pull you in, lock them for a window you set in advance, and Latch holds the line β even when you're tempted to peek. It isn't a timer you can dismiss; it's a commitment you make to yourself, on purpose, and keep. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your apps. Choose the ones you open without thinking. Latch works through your iPhone's own Screen Time controls β it never sees which apps you picked. 2. Set the lock. Once, on a weekly schedule, a date range, or specific days each month. Your call, made with a clear head. 3. Add friction to change your mind. Opening early means waiting it out, or slowly typing a passage by hand β no paste, no shortcuts. Just enough of a pause to choose on purpose. WHY LATCH Most urges are loud, then gone in a few minutes. A soft timer you can skip doesn't help in that moment. Latch is built to hold β short of the deliberate exits you set up yourself β so the decision you made calmly is the one that stands. - Four lock types β once, weekly, date range, or monthly. - Your choice of exit β wait it out, type a passage, both, or no early exit at all (Locked mode). - Paste-blocked typing test β real typing, not a clipboard shortcut. - A calm shield, never a lecture β just a reminder of your own decision. - Private by design β no account, no login. The apps you lock never leave your device. FREE & PRO Your first latch is free. Latch Pro unlocks unlimited latches, every lock type, Locked mode, and a customizable shield. - Latch Pro Monthly β $3.99/month - Latch Pro Yearly β $24.99/year Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled; manage anytime in your App Store account. Prices may vary by region. Terms of Use: https://latch-aqq.pages.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://latch-aqq.pages.dev/privacy PRIVACY Latch has no account and no server-side profile of you. The apps you choose to lock stay on your device. The only data collected is anonymous, aggregate analytics β none of it linked to your identity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Latch at none against Focus Fox's shown. Latch also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Focus Fox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Latch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Focus Fox ships an update monthly, Latch every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Fox | Latch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Umut Tuzcu | ilhan karabay |
In-app purchases
Focus Fox
- Focus Fox Weekly Premium14 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Focus Fox Annual Premium1 Month trial$19.991 Year
- Focus Fox Annual, Intro Offer1 Year trial$19.991 Year
Latch
- Latch Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
- Latch Pro (Yearly)$24.991 Year









