Comparison

Fokus Zone vs Zone before you Phone

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

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About

Fokus Zone

Intelligently block distracting apps based on your location and schedule. Create custom focus zones and time-based restrictions to improve productivity and digital balance. Offers comprehensive statistics and flexible control over app access.

Highlights
  • Location-based app restrictions
  • Time-based app scheduling
  • Customizable restriction profiles
  • Real-time screen time statistics
  • Temporary app access overrides
  • Integration with iOS Screen Time
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Transform your relationship with technology using intelligent app blocking that adapts to your schedule and location. SMART APP RESTRICTIONS Create powerful rules that automatically block distracting apps when and where you need focus most. Whether you're at work, school, home, or anywhere in between, stay in control of your digital habits. LOCATION-BASED BLOCKING • Automatically restrict apps when you enter specific areas • Create focus zones at your workplace, library, or gym • Block social media apps during family time at home • Set radius-based restrictions for any location • Works with precise geofencing technology TIME-BASED SCHEDULING • Block apps during work hours, study time, or bedtime • Create custom schedules for different days of the week • Set recurring restrictions that fit your routine POWERFUL FEATURES • Block apps with ease • Comprehensive screen time statistics • Track app usage trends over time • Temporary access for urgent situations • Multiple restriction profiles • Works with iOS Screen Time STAY FOCUSED, STAY PRODUCTIVE Perfect for students who need to concentrate during study sessions, professionals who want to minimize workplace distractions, parents managing family screen time, or anyone seeking better digital balance. REAL-TIME STATISTICS • See daily app usage at a glance • Track your progress over weeks and months • Identify your most time-consuming apps • Understand your digital habits with trends FLEXIBLE RESTRICTIONS Choose how strict you want to be: • Block apps completely from your device • Temporary overrides when you really need access • Individual app controls or category-wide blocks WHY CHOOSE THIS APP? Unlike basic screen time tools, we combine the power of location awareness with intelligent scheduling. This means your restrictions activate automatically based on where you are and what time it is—no manual intervention needed. PRIVACY FIRST • All data stays on your device • No personal information collected • Location data used exclusively for geofencing • Full transparency in how features work WHO IS THIS FOR? • Students avoiding study distractions • Professionals maximizing work focus • Parents managing children's device time • Anyone breaking phone addiction • Digital minimalists seeking balance • People with ADHD needing structure PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock unlimited restrictions, advanced scheduling options, and detailed analytics with a subscription. GET STARTED TODAY Download now and take the first step toward a healthier, more intentional relationship with your devices. Focus on what matters, block what doesn't. --- Requires iOS 18.0 or later. Location-based restrictions require always-on location permission. Works with Screen Time framework for seamless integration. Support: [contact@hobbysoft.pro] Privacy Policy: [https://fokus.zone/pp.html] Terms of Service: [https://fokus.zone/tou.html]

About

Zone before you Phone

Features
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Take back control where it matters most. Distracting apps disappear automatically — based on where you are. Walk into the library, and Instagram is gone. Step into the gym, and TikTok stops mid-scroll. Come home, and work emails fade into the background. No timer to set. No willpower to summon. The right apps go quiet in the right places, every time. WHY THIS WORKS Most blockers fight you in the moment — exactly when willpower is weakest. This one doesn't. You make the decision once, calmly, ahead of time. Then the place itself does the rest. MADE FOR REAL LIFE — Study spots: keep social media out of your library, lecture hall, or favorite café — The gym: no scrolling between sets — Work and home: separate the two with a single line on the map — Bedroom: turn off the dopamine drip before sleep — Family time: bring quiet to the rooms where people matter, not screens HOW IT WORKS Drop a pin on the map. Choose how wide the area should be. Pick which apps go quiet when you arrive — or when you leave. That's it. The app runs gently in the background and reacts the moment you cross the line. YOUR DATA STAYS WITH YOU Your location never leaves your device. Nothing is uploaded. Nothing is tracked. Nothing is shared. Everything runs on Apple's secure on-device geofencing — the same technology behind reminders. NO ACCOUNT, NO ADS, NO NONSENSE Open it, set things up, get on with your day. No sign-up. No subscription pop-ups. No advertising. Just a quiet tool that helps you build the habits you want. Made for people who already know what they want to change. Sometimes the missing piece isn't motivation — it's the right kind of friction in the right place.

Screenshots

Fokus Zone4 screens
Zone before you Phone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fokus Zone at Free against Zone before you Phone's $2.99. Zone before you Phone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Fokus Zone is free to download; Zone before you Phone costs $2.99 up front. Fokus Zone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Zone before you Phone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fokus Zone versus Zone before you Phone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFokus ZoneZone before you Phone
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHobbySoft OUFlorian Schimanke

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Fokus Zone

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99
None

Zone before you Phone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fokus Zone free?
Fokus Zone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zone before you Phone free?
Zone before you Phone costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fokus Zone or Zone before you Phone have ads?
Neither Fokus Zone nor Zone before you Phone shows ads.

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