# Focado vs Pagelock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focado at 60% against Pagelock's 0%. Focado also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focado sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pagelock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focado holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focado has 1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Focado's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pagelock's.

Focado ships an update every 3 weeks, Pagelock every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focado | Pagelock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focado-focus-timer/id6755039509/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagelock-read-before-scroll/id6760515731/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **60.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 143 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Modernist LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449830298) | [Omar Darwish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822966114) |

## What reviewers say

### Focado

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focado-focus-timer/id6755039509)

This app uses a charming knitting avocado character to motivate users to focus. As you concentrate, the avocado knits items that can be traded for decorations to upgrade its room. It offers features like deep focus mode and Pomodoro breaks to enhance productivity.

**Highlights:** Knitting mechanic with focus progress, Trade knitted items for room decorations, Deep focus mode to block distractions, Pomodoro break timer, Live Activity for Lock Screen tracking, Customizable room themes

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focado Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Focado Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Focado Monthly Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Focado Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Focado Yearly Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Focado Yearly Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Focado Yearly Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Thinkcado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Smartcado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Brainycado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Grungecado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bookcado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Vibecado | $5.99 | one-time |


### Pagelock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagelock-read-before-scroll/id6760515731)

This app helps you build a reading habit by replacing mindless scrolling with engaging with a physical book. It requires you to read and answer a question about a scanned book page before you can access distracting apps, promoting focus and reducing screen time.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps until reading, Unlock phone through reading, Scan printed book pages, Complete reading checks, Timed reading sessions, Set daily reading goals, Track reading progress

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PageLock Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PageLock Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| PageLock Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focado free?

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

### Is Pagelock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focado or Pagelock?

Focado is rated higher. Focado averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Pagelock averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Focado or Pagelock have ads?

Neither Focado nor Pagelock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focado or Pagelock?

Focado ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pagelock every 4 weeks. Most recently, Focado was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pagelock on October 7, 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.*