Comparison

Focused vs Unsway

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

Head to head
About

Focused

Regain control of your day by blocking distracting apps and building focus habits. This tool helps you reduce screen time, improve productivity, and break free from mindless scrolling with smart features and strict modes.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Strict focus mode for unbreakable concentration
  • Set daily time limits per app
  • Focus timer with session tracking
  • Customizable schedules for different times
  • Motivational reminders for blocked apps
  • Screen time insights and progress tracking
  • Build consistency with streaks and milestones
Features
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Your phone steals 5+ hours of your day. Focused helps you take them back starting today. Join 10,000+ people who cut their screen time in half. Block distracting apps, build real focus habits, and finally stop doomscrolling — with an app that actually works. ▸ WHAT USERS SAY ◂ "I went from 7 hours of screen time to under 2. This app changed my daily routine." "Finally something that doesn't let me cheat. Strict Mode is a game-changer." ▸ REAL RESULTS ◂ • Save 1h 30m+ per day on average • 91% of users report less mindless scrolling • 87% feel more focused and productive within one week • Users build streaks of 27+ days of consistent focus ▸ HOW FOCUSED WORKS ◂ Most screen time apps fail because they're easy to ignore. Focused adds smart friction exactly when distractions happen — so you pause, reflect, and choose intentionally. ▸ POWERFUL FEATURES ◂ BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Block apps & websites instantly or on a schedule. One tap to block all social media. No willpower needed. STRICT FOCUS MODE Unbreakable focus when you need it. No bypassing. No cheating. No excuses. Perfect for deep work and study sessions. SMART APP LIMITS Set daily time limits per app. When you hit your limit, Focused steps in — no more "just 5 more minutes." FOCUS TIMER Beautiful countdown timer with session tracking. See exactly how long you stay focused every day. CUSTOM SCHEDULES Different rules for work, evenings, weekends, and sleep. Focused adapts to your life — not the other way around. SHIELD SCREEN When you try to open a blocked app, Focused shows a motivational reminder instead — helping you break the autopilot habit. SCREEN TIME INSIGHTS Track your focus time, daily progress, and improvement trends. Clear stats for the apps that distract you most. STREAKS & MILESTONES Build consistency with daily streaks. Stay motivated as you watch your habits transform week after week. ▸ BUILT FOR YOU ◂ • Professionals & remote workers • Students & deep work sessions • People reducing social media & phone addiction • ADHD-friendly focus support • Anyone who wants to be more present ▸ 100% PRIVATE & SECURE ◂ Focused uses Apple's Screen Time API. Your data never leaves your device. No tracking. No data selling. Privacy by design. ▸ TAKE BACK CONTROL ◂ Your time is your most valuable asset. Every hour you save from mindless scrolling is an hour for what truly matters — your goals, your health, your people. Download Focused. Start your focus journey today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Unsway

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Unsway is a strict app and website blocker for iPhone. Pick the apps that steal your time, start a timer, and they stay blocked until it ends. Choose the apps, categories, and websites that distract you. Start Quick Focus in seconds or let schedules block them automatically for work, study, evenings, and sleep. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Block distracting apps, categories, and websites • Start Quick Focus for 30 minutes, 1 hour, a custom time, or until you turn it off • Use Locked Mode when you want a block you cannot end early • Run schedules automatically in the background • Create focus modes for different moments • See your own reminder or photo on the block screen • Share a focus receipt with the time you stayed focused today • Track focused time, completed sessions, completion rate, and streaks FREE AND PRO Free includes one focus mode, unlimited Quick Focus sessions, personal reminders, and focus receipts. Unsway Pro unlocks additional modes, automatic schedules, Locked Mode, and full progress insights. The annual plan starts with a 7-day free trial. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Unsway uses Apple’s Screen Time frameworks to apply your choices on your device. Your selected apps and websites are represented by private system tokens and are not sent to our analytics services. Less pull. More intention. Terms: https://unswayapp.com/terms/ Privacy: https://unswayapp.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Focused4 screens
Unsway4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focused at every 6 days against Unsway's every 3 months. Unsway's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). 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. Focused sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Unsway sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focused ships an update every 6 days, Unsway every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Focused versus Unsway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusedUnsway
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS1816.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVinx SolutionsIhor Bilohubov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focused

Subscriptions2
  • Focused Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Focused Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Unsway

Subscriptions2
  • Unsway Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Unsway Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Focused free?
Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unsway free?
Unsway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focused or Unsway have ads?
Neither Focused nor Unsway shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focused or Unsway?
Focused ships an update every 6 days, and Unsway every 3 months. Most recently, Focused was updated on October 30, 2026 and Unsway on October 29, 2026.

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