Comparison

Flocus vs AppTimeLock

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

Head to head
About

Flocus

Regain control of your digital life by setting intentional boundaries and healthier habits. This app helps reduce mindless scrolling, protect focused time, and block distracting apps and websites. Create custom routines and track your progress to stay on track with your digital well-being.

Highlights
  • Reduce mindless scrolling
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Create custom focus sessions
  • Set up recurring automatic routines
  • Allow only selected apps/websites
  • Track progress with insights
Features
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So much time on our phones disappears without us even noticing. A quick check turns into scrolling, distraction, and mental noise that follows us through the day. Flocus is designed to help you take that time back with more intention and healthier boundaries. Whether you want to focus deeply, protect your evenings, study without distractions, or simply stop opening the same apps on autopilot, Flocus helps you build healthier habits around the digital routines that drain your attention. With Flocus, you can start a Focus Session anytime you need to be present, set up Recurring Sessions that run automatically on the days and times you choose, or use Friction to make impulsive app opens less automatic. You can also create reusable groups of apps and websites for different parts of your life, so your routines feel easier to maintain. Flocus is flexible enough for real life. Some days you may want stronger protection and a fully blocked session. Other days, a lighter touch is enough. Timed breaks, allow lists, and adjustable focus controls help you find a rhythm that supports your day. Use Flocus to: β€’ reduce mindless scrolling β€’ protect work, study, sleep, and personal time β€’ block distracting apps and websites β€’ allow only selected apps and websites during a session β€’ build routines that repeat automatically β€’ track your progress with Insights Flocus Plus unlocks stronger protection and more advanced focus controls for people who want a stricter setup and more support staying on track. Flocus uses Apple’s Screen Time framework to power blocking features. Screen Time access is required for sessions and restrictions to work. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flocus.app/privacy

About

AppTimeLock

Features
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The apps that pull you in are designed to. AppTimeLock puts you back in charge of where your time goes. Now available in 8 languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Japanese and Portuguese. A BUDGET, NOT JUST A WALL Give an app a daily limit. Use it, and when the budget runs out it locks for a cooldown β€” then refills. Or block outright when you'd rather not open the door at all. Block a single app or a whole category in one go. STRICT MODE Most blockers fail at the moment you need them most. Strict Mode adds a waiting period before you can remove or weaken any block β€” so a moment of weakness can't undo your whole day. SCHEDULES Block apps during work hours, bedtime, or any window you choose, on the days you choose. PRIVATE BY DESIGN AppTimeLock never learns which apps you pick, and nothing about your blocks ever leaves your device. No account, no tracking, no cloud. AppTimeLock Pro unlocks unlimited apps, whole-category blocking, always-on mode, schedules, and Strict Mode. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled. Terms of Use: https://apptimelock.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://apptimelock.com/privacy

Screenshots

Flocus4 screens
AppTimeLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flocus at every 8 days against AppTimeLock's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Flocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and AppTimeLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flocus ships an update every 8 days, AppTimeLock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Flocus versus AppTimeLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlocusAppTimeLock
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 8 days β€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeonid KuznetsovMuhammad Farhan Almasyhur

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flocus

Subscriptions2
  • Flocus Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Flocus Plus Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Flocus Plus Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

AppTimeLock

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Flocus free?
Flocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AppTimeLock free?
AppTimeLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flocus or AppTimeLock have ads?
Neither Flocus nor AppTimeLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flocus or AppTimeLock?
Flocus ships an update every 8 days, and AppTimeLock every 5 weeks. Most recently, Flocus was updated on September 14, 2026 and AppTimeLock on September 7, 2026.

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