Focus & App Blocker vs Tely
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Focus & App Blocker
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TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR SCREEN TIME Mora is the smart focus app that blocks distracting apps, schedules your productive hours, and automatically activates when you need it most. Stop endless scrolling and start building better digital habits. POWERFUL APP BLOCKING Select the apps that steal your time and block them instantly. Mora uses Apple's Screen Time API to create an unbreakable shield between you and your distractions. No workarounds, no cheating ā just pure focus. ⢠Block social media, games, and any distracting apps ⢠Set daily time limits for specific apps ⢠Get warnings before your limit runs out ⢠Strict Mode prevents you from disabling blocks SMART AUTOMATION Let Mora do the work for you. Set up Focus Zones and your phone automatically enters focus mode when you arrive at work, school, or the library. Schedule your productive hours and Mora activates blocking at the right time, every time. ⢠Location-based Focus Zones ā auto-activate at specific places ⢠Scheduled focus sessions ā set it once, focus forever ⢠Works in the background ā no need to open the app FLIP TO FOCUS The most satisfying way to start a focus session. Simply flip your phone face-down and Mora instantly blocks all distractions. Flip it back when you're done. It's that simple. AMBIENT SOUNDS Enhance your focus with carefully curated ambient soundscapes. From ethereal drifts to cosmic depths ā find the perfect audio backdrop for deep work. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See how much time you've saved and watch your focus streaks grow. Mora helps you understand your habits and celebrate your wins. FREE VS PRO Mora is free to use with core features. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited schedules, multiple Focus Zones, Flip to Focus, Strict Mode, and premium ambient sounds. WHY MORA? Unlike other focus apps, Mora combines powerful blocking with smart automation. You don't need willpower when your phone does the work for you. Whether you're a student preparing for exams, a professional seeking deep work, or anyone wanting to reclaim their time ā Mora is your digital wellness companion. Download Mora today and discover what you can achieve when distractions disappear. Terms of Use: https://marsh-kayak-964.notion.site/Terms-and-Conditions-2d21cbc591bb80b89ee5fd3b69dc3d23 Privacy Policy: https://marsh-kayak-964.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2d21cbc591bb8077a013e67bc584a9a0
Tely
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Tely is a shared reminder app designed for couples, families, roommates, and trusted people who want to stay organized together. With Tely, you can create reminders for yourself, but also for people who have allowed you to do so. For example, if your partner needs to remember to buy bread, you can create a reminder for them at the right time. They will receive a notification when it matters, without having to create the reminder themselves. The goal is simple: help each other remember the small but important things. With Tely, you can: ⢠create personal reminders; ⢠create reminders for someone who has authorized you; ⢠receive reminders created by trusted people; ⢠organize reminders inside shared spaces; ⢠create spaces for your couple, home, family, roommates, or groups; ⢠invite members to your spaces; ⢠manage who can create reminders for you; ⢠choose the right permission mode for each person; ⢠receive a notification when a reminder is added; ⢠receive the reminder at the scheduled time; ⢠mark reminders as done. Tely is built around trust. You always stay in control: ⢠no one can create reminders for you without your permission; ⢠you choose who is allowed to create reminders for you; ⢠you can revoke access at any time; ⢠you can leave a shared space whenever you want; ⢠you can manage your notification preferences. Tely is useful for: ⢠couples organizing daily life; ⢠families sharing tasks and reminders; ⢠roommates managing home routines; ⢠trusted people helping each other remember things; ⢠everyday reminders like groceries, trash, appointments, calls, medication, birthdays, home tasks, and more. Unlike a simple personal reminder app, Tely is designed for reminders you share with others. Create a reminder for yourself. Create a reminder for someone you trust. Receive important reminders at the right time. Tely helps you stay organized, together. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tely at fortnightly against Focus & App Blocker's every 5 months. Tely also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Focus & App Blocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Tely sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Focus & App Blocker ships an update every 5 months, Tely fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus & App Blocker | Tely |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mehmet samet tufekci | Theo Vankoekelberg |
In-app purchases
Focus & App Blocker
- Mora Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- Mora Pro (Yearly)$39.991 Year
Tely
- Premium monthly$1.991 Month
- Lifetime$22.99









