Comparison

still vs FocusBlocks

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

Head to head
About

still

This app encourages focus by using your phone's physical orientation as a timer. Simply flip your phone face down to start a session and pick it up to stop, eliminating the need for complex settings or gamification.

Highlights
  • Automatic session start/stop by flipping phone
  • No distractions or gamification
  • Minimalist and calm design
  • Simple, friction-free focus tool
  • Optional advanced statistics
Features
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still helps you focus without willpower. flip your phone face down and your session begins. pick it up, and it stops. no setup. no streaks. no pressure. still is designed for study and work sessions where you just want your phone to leave you alone. there are no app blocks, no timers to manage, and nothing to optimize. the act of flipping your phone becomes the signal to focus. use still when you’re working, studying, writing, or thinking — anytime you want quiet attention without friction. why still • start and stop focus automatically • no distractions, alerts, or gamification • calm, minimal design • built for users who want simplicity includes optional one time in-app purchase to unlock advanced statistics. one flip. one focused session.

About

FocusBlocks

Features
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FocusBlocks helps you build better focus habits through structured deep work sessions and mindful breaks. DEEP FOCUS SESSIONS Set your preferred duration and enter distraction-free focus mode. A beautiful timer keeps you on track while you concentrate on what matters most. Start, pause, or reset your sessions with simple controls. MINDFUL BREAKS Recharge with purpose using guided micro-breaks designed to restore your energy: • Deep Breathing - 4-7-8 technique to calm your mind • Eye Rest - 20-20-20 rule for screen fatigue • Stretch - Quick neck, shoulder, and back stretches • Hydrate - Reminder to drink water • Quick Walk - Step away and move around TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Watch your focus habits grow with detailed statistics: • Daily and weekly focus hours • Total completed sessions • Streak tracking to build consistency PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock the full experience with Premium: • Unlimited custom timer durations • Customizable break times • Full streak tracking and history • Session history and insights Whether you are studying, working, or creating, FocusBlocks provides the structure you need to achieve deep, meaningful focus. Build momentum one block at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

still4 screens
FocusBlocks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: still at 17.6 against FocusBlocks's 26.2. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. still sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FocusBlocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

still ships an update every 2 days, FocusBlocks every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
still versus FocusBlocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterstillFocusBlocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperELIJAH EUGENE ADAMSSAMI HINDI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

still

One-time1
  • still+$2.99
1 purchases

FocusBlocks

One-time1
  • FocusBlocks Premium$4.99

Questions

Is still free?
still is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusBlocks free?
FocusBlocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do still or FocusBlocks have ads?
Neither still nor FocusBlocks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, still or FocusBlocks?
still ships an update every 2 days, and FocusBlocks every 5 days. Most recently, still was updated on September 26, 2026 and FocusBlocks on September 30, 2026.

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