Comparison

Anchor vs StoicLock

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

Head to head
About

Anchor

Features
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Anchor is a focus timer with a twist: it only works when your phone is face-down. Set your time, flip your phone onto a flat surface, and the timer starts automatically. Lift it early? Session broken. Stay committed until the timer ends, and you've earned your focus. WHY ANCHOR? β€’ No willpower required β€” flip and forget β€’ No apps to block, no settings to configure β€’ Visual proof: red for broken, green for complete β€’ Session history calendar to track your progress HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your focus duration (1-30 minutes free, up to 4 hours with Pro) 2. Place your phone face-down on any flat surface 3. The timer starts automatically when gravity detects the position 4. Stay focused. Your phone stays down. That's it. ANCHOR PRO (One-Time Purchase) β€’ Unlock sessions up to 4 hours β€’ Perfect for deep work, studying, or creative sessions β€’ No subscription β€” pay once, own forever The simplest way to put your phone down and actually focus.

About

StoicLock

Features
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Block Distraction, Build Discipline Less noise. More control. StoicLock helps you take your time back. We spend hours on our phones every day without realizing it. It’s not a lack of discipline. It’s a system designed to pull your attention away. StoicLock changes that. Using Apple’s Screen Time API, you can block distracting apps and create space before acting. When you try to open a blocked app, you pause and make a conscious choice. FEATURES β€’ Block distracting apps β€’ Track your screen time β€’ Pause before unlocking apps β€’ Read quotes to train your mind β€’ Build intentional habits This is not about restriction. It’s about awareness. A subscription is required to access full features. --- Subscription Details: β€’ Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase β€’ Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period β€’ You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store settings Privacy Policy: https://app-stoiclock-arcen.framer.website/privacy-policy#top Terms of Use: https://app-stoiclock-arcen.framer.website/terms-of-use#top

Screenshots

Anchor4 screens
StoicLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

Anchor and StoicLock are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Anchor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StoicLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Anchor versus StoicLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnchorStoicLock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYagΔ±z UGURVERENPING CHEN LEE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Anchor

One-time1
  • Anchor Pro$4.99
3 purchases

StoicLock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is Anchor free?
Anchor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StoicLock free?
StoicLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Anchor or StoicLock have ads?
Neither Anchor nor StoicLock shows ads.

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