Comparison

PhoneLess vs Cooked Focus Lock

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

Head to head
About

PhoneLess

This app helps you and your friends reduce screen time by blocking distracting apps and setting group challenges. It fosters accountability through shared goals and a supportive community, making digital detox more effective.

Highlights
  • Group screen time tracking
  • App blocking with friend control
  • Leaderboards for progress
  • Accountability challenges
  • Doom app tracking
  • Daily screen time targets
  • Group chat for support
Features
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PhoneLess helps you reduce screen time, break the pull of distracting apps, and build a healthier relationship with your phone. It gives you different ways to change your habits, helps you understand what works for you, and connects you with people trying to do the same. Your phone isn't the enemy. But sometimes a quick check turns into 30 minutes of scrolling, an app gets downloaded again, or a screen-time limit gets dismissed without thinking. Instead of expecting one solution to work for everyone, PhoneLess gives you different ways to take back control — from app blocking and physical barriers to challenges, accountability and tools to understand your habits. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Choose the apps and websites that take more of your time than you'd like and block them using Apple Screen Time permissions. Create focused periods for work, study, sleep or simply being away from your phone. Block or limit: • Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and Snapchat • YouTube, Netflix and entertainment apps • Reddit and other scrolling-heavy apps • Games, dating and shopping apps • News and distracting websites • Adult content and pornography • Or any other apps you choose MAKE IT HARDER TO GIVE IN PhoneLess lets you create stronger commitments around the apps you want to use less. And when you want a physical barrier, there's Poff. GO PHYSICAL WITH POFF Poff is an optional NFC blocker that takes app blocking outside your phone. Choose your apps, tap your iPhone to Poff, and they stay blocked until you physically return and tap Poff again. Unlocking becomes a conscious decision instead of another button you tap without thinking. DON'T DO IT ALONE Changing your relationship with your phone doesn't have to be a solo thing. Create groups with friends, see each other's progress, take on challenges together and add accountability when willpower isn't enough. Connect with a community of people trying to reclaim their time, share progress and learn from people working toward the same thing. LEARN WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS FOR YOU PhoneLess isn't just about making your Screen Time number go down. We want you to understand your relationship with your phone. Explore different approaches to digital wellbeing, learn about the thinking and research behind them, try them yourself, and see what helps you change. PhoneLess helps you discover what works for you and build habits that last beyond the app. MAKE CHANGE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO KEEP DOING Reducing screen time doesn't have to feel like punishment. Take on challenges based on your screen-time progress, build streaks, complete quests, earn rewards and customize Doomi as you improve. Track your screen time, Doom apps and focus habits so you can actually see your progress. USE PHONELESS FOR THE MOMENTS THAT MATTER • Reduce social media and doomscrolling • Focus while working or studying • Protect your sleep from late-night scrolling • Be more present with friends and family • Create healthier digital boundaries • Take a digital detox without relying only on willpower • Spend more time on the things you care about MORE THAN AN APP BLOCKER PhoneLess isn't about getting rid of your phone. Phones are incredibly useful. It's about making sure you're the one deciding how you spend your time. Block when you need a barrier. Get accountability when you need support. Try challenges when you need motivation. Learn what works for you. Use Poff when you want the decision to become physical. Some features require iOS Screen Time permissions. PhoneLess Pro unlocks additional features including advanced history, customization, challenge modes and group upgrades. Poff is an optional physical product sold separately where available. Less life in here. More life out there. Terms of Use: https://phoneless.app/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://phoneless.app/privacy

About

Cooked Focus Lock

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Cooked Focus Lock helps you stay off distracting apps by putting the unlock key in someone else's hands. Pick the apps that pull you in, start a lock session, and share an unlock link with anyone. They approve or deny in one tap. Once someone helps you once, you can ask them again instantly in the app. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose apps to lock 2. Start your focus timer 3. Ask someone to unlock — share a link or ping a recent partner 4. Stay locked until they approve, or until time runs out WHY COOKED • Real accountability — you can't just dismiss your own lock • Open unlock links — send to anyone, even if they don't have the app yet • Recent partners — after one approval, ask again with one tap • Live Activity & Dynamic Island — see time left without opening the app • Routines — schedule locks for study, work, or sleep • Cooking themes — make focus feel less painful LIFETIME PRO — $9.99 One-time unlock for premium features. No subscription. No renewals. Cooked is built for people who know willpower isn't enough. Don't get cooked alone.

Screenshots

PhoneLess4 screens
Cooked Focus Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PhoneLess at Free against Cooked Focus Lock's $4.99. PhoneLess also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Cooked Focus Lock's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads and in-app purchases 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

PhoneLess is free to download; Cooked Focus Lock costs $4.99 up front. PhoneLess sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and Cooked Focus Lock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhoneLess ships an update every 2 weeks, Cooked Focus Lock every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PhoneLess versus Cooked Focus Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoneLessCooked Focus Lock
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDaniel Martinez Suriolhaehun ryu

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PhoneLess

Subscriptions3
  • PhoneLess Pro Weekly7 Days trial$3.497 Days
  • PhoneLess Pro Yearly (Limited-Time)7 Days trial$53.991 Year
  • PhoneLess Pro Yearly7 Days trial$76.991 Year
1 purchases

Cooked Focus Lock

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99

Questions

Is PhoneLess free?
PhoneLess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cooked Focus Lock free?
Cooked Focus Lock costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do PhoneLess or Cooked Focus Lock have ads?
Neither PhoneLess nor Cooked Focus Lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhoneLess or Cooked Focus Lock?
PhoneLess ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cooked Focus Lock every 6 days. Most recently, PhoneLess was updated on October 7, 2026 and Cooked Focus Lock on October 19, 2026.

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