Comparison

MOVA Rec vs FocusGuard | App Blocker

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

Head to head
About

MOVA Rec

Features
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MOVE Rec — Your All-in-One Intelligent Recording Assistant! It combines high-efficiency recording, lightning-fast transfer, and smart file management. Files are automatically categorized for effortless organization and quick retrieval. With its advanced transcription and summarization engine, MOVE Rec swiftly converts speech into text, refines key insights, and generates mind maps to help you clearly structure your thoughts. Recording tags allow you to mark important segments for instant access, while diverse summary templates make your content more precise and practical. The AI Q&A feature provides instant answers and professional insights, turning recordings from mere audio logs into powerful tools for knowledge processing and information management. A clean and intuitive interface ensures seamless use across study, work, and daily life — MOVE Rec makes every recording more valuable!

About

FocusGuard | App Blocker

Features
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Want to block distracting apps, manage screen time, and stay focused? FocusGuard is the app blocker and digital wellness tool you need. Why choose FocusGuard? iOS Screen Time is buried deep in Settings. Forest-style focus apps have no enforcement. Opal charges a premium. FocusGuard uses Apple's official Screen Time API to auto-block apps when time limits are exceeded - no willpower needed, the system enforces it for you. Pick Apps Select apps you want to limit - social media, games, short videos and more. One tap to add. Set Limits 15min, 30min, 1h, 2h or custom daily limits. Auto reset at midnight. Auto Block When time limit is reached, the app is automatically shielded with custom reminder text. Emergency Unlock Temporarily unblock a shielded app with limited uses per day to prevent total loss of control. Minimal Design Clean interface, intuitive operation, no complex stats or charts - pure discipline functionality. Use Cases Daily: Auto block breaks scrolling habits for focused living Study: Limit games and social apps for exam prep Work: Block distracting apps for better productivity Discipline: No willpower needed - the system enforces it Subscription Plans Lifetime Membership - One-time purchase - Unlock all premium features permanently - Pay once, use forever - No renewal needed, best value Annual Membership - Auto-renewing yearly - Enjoy all premium features - Flexible subscription, cancel anytime User Agreement: http://rule.linkfun.top/26A12/user-agreement.html?lang=en Privacy Policy: http://rule.linkfun.top/26A12/privacy-policy.html?lang=en Disclaimer: http://rule.linkfun.top/26A12/disclaimer.html?lang=en EULA: http://rule.linkfun.top/26A12/eula.html?lang=en

Screenshots

MOVA Rec4 screens
FocusGuard | App Blocker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MOVA Rec at every 5 weeks against FocusGuard | App Blocker's every 5 months. MOVA Rec also leads on iOS requirement (14 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. MOVA Rec sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and FocusGuard | App Blocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MOVA Rec ships an update every 5 weeks, FocusGuard | App Blocker every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MOVA Rec versus FocusGuard | App Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMOVA RecFocusGuard | App Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai PalmZen Wireless Technology Co.,Ltd慧君 李

In-app purchases

8 purchases

MOVA Rec

One-time8
  • 120分钟转写时长$2.99
  • 月度Max VIP$4.99
  • 600分钟转写时长$9.99
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  • 月度Ultra VIP$14.99
  • 年度Max VIP$44.99
  • 3000分钟转写时长$49.99
  • 600分钟转写时长$89.99
  • 年度Ultra VIP$149.99
2 purchases

FocusGuard | App Blocker

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Membership$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$2.99

Questions

Is MOVA Rec free?
MOVA Rec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusGuard | App Blocker free?
FocusGuard | App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MOVA Rec or FocusGuard | App Blocker have ads?
Neither MOVA Rec nor FocusGuard | App Blocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MOVA Rec or FocusGuard | App Blocker?
MOVA Rec ships an update every 5 weeks, and FocusGuard | App Blocker every 5 months. Most recently, MOVA Rec was updated on October 26, 2026 and FocusGuard | App Blocker on November 9, 2026.

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