# PhoneLess vs Cooked Focus Lock

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhoneLess | Cooked Focus Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneless-reduce-screen-time/id6756626825/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 215 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Martinez Suriol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861899644) | [haehun ryu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838090040) |

## What reviewers say

### PhoneLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneless-reduce-screen-time/id6756626825)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhoneLess Pro Weekly | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| PhoneLess Pro Yearly (Limited-Time) | $53.99 | per year |
| PhoneLess Pro Yearly | $76.99 | per year |


### Cooked Focus Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooked-focus-lock/id6810394106)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*