Anchor vs StoicLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Anchor
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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.
StoicLock
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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. Itβs not a lack of discipline. Itβs a system designed to pull your attention away. StoicLock changes that. Using Appleβs 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. Itβs 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
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Anchor | StoicLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YagΔ±z UGURVEREN | PING CHEN LEE |
In-app purchases
Anchor
- Anchor Pro$4.99
StoicLock
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$149.99









