Comparison

Focus Lock vs OnlyLock

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

Head to head
About

Focus Lock

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting applications instantly, on a schedule, or when you reach a daily usage limit. It offers privacy-focused features and can be disguised as a calculator for discreet use.

Highlights
  • Instant app blocking
  • Scheduled app locking
  • Daily usage limits
  • Passcode protection
  • App download/deletion blocking
  • Disguise as calculator
  • Motivational quotes on lock screen
Features
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One tap to lock. Zero data collected. Your focus, your rules. FocusLock puts you back in control. Lock distracting apps instantly, on a schedule, or when you hit your daily limit. Once locked, those apps show a motivational quote — not a feed. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Lock What You Want, When You Want - Instant Lock: tap to block any app immediately - Scheduled Lock: auto-lock during work, study, or bedtime - Usage Limit Lock: set a daily cap, it locks when you hit it Nobody Gets Past It - Passcode-protect FocusLock so kids (or you) can't disable it - Block app downloads, app deletions, and in-app purchases - Shake or flip your phone for emergency exit Hide in Plain Sight - Disguise FocusLock as a calculator app — nobody will guess - The lock screen shows inspiring quotes, not your blocked apps PRIVACY THAT MEANS IT Everything runs on your device. No accounts. No servers. No analytics. We don't collect your app usage data because we literally can't. Built on Apple's Screen Time API for system-level blocking that actually works. SUBSCRIPTION Free to download. Premium features unlock with a 1-week, 1-month, or 1-year auto-renewable subscription. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Download FocusLock. Lock the scroll. Find your focus. Privacy Policy: https://burritostudio.net/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://burritostudio.net/terms.html

About

OnlyLock

Features
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OnlyLock is a focus tool that truly helps you lock distractions. It does more than remind you to use your phone less. During the time you choose, OnlyLock directly locks distracting apps and websites, helping you reduce repeated checking, endless switching, and mindless scrolling so you can take your time back. Whether you want to get into deep work, stay focused while studying, or simply cut down on social media and short-form video distractions, OnlyLock gives you a more direct and effective way to stay in control. ▶ Take Control of Your Screen Time Reduce wasted screen time and create clearer boundaries for yourself. You can create lock tasks based on a start time, end time, or duration, so the apps and websites that distract you most stay out of the way when you need to focus. ▶ Why OnlyLock - App blocking: lock social media, short-form video, games, or anything that pulls you away from your goals - Website blocking: restrict distracting sites or unwanted web content - Time-based locking: create lock tasks by start time, end time, or duration - Hardcore lock: reduce workarounds and enforce your limits instead of just reminding you - App and website support: cover more sources of distraction in one place - Progress tracking: streaks, timelines, and task states make your consistency visible ▶ Stay Focused and Build Better Habits OnlyLock is not just about using your phone less. It helps you build a more stable rhythm for focus. - Study with fewer interruptions - Work with less switching and distraction - Set clearer boundaries at night - Build more consistent habits through streaks and progress feedback ▶ Insights and Weekly Recaps OnlyLock gives you clear screen time insights so you can see where your time actually goes. - Daily and weekly screen time insights - High-frequency usage statistics - Weekly screen time reports - Weekly trends and focus score recaps ▶ Privacy and Support OnlyLock works with Apple’s Screen Time capabilities. Its locking and analytics features rely on system authorization, and your data is protected by Apple’s privacy framework. Privacy Policy: https://vbin210327-real.github.io/OnlyLock/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: 3196206659@qq.com 「App and website locking and other advanced features, require payment」

Screenshots

Focus Lock4 screens
OnlyLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus Lock at every 9 days against OnlyLock's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Focus Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and OnlyLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Lock ships an update every 9 days, OnlyLock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Focus Lock versus OnlyLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus LockOnlyLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTianfu New Area, Chengdu, Huayang, Burrito Software Development Studio凡滨 林

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Lock

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week Premium Membership$3.997 Days
  • 1 Month Premium Membership$6.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium Membership3 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

OnlyLock

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Access3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99

Questions

Is Focus Lock free?
Focus Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnlyLock free?
OnlyLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Lock or OnlyLock have ads?
Neither Focus Lock nor OnlyLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Lock or OnlyLock?
Focus Lock ships an update every 9 days, and OnlyLock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus Lock was updated on September 22, 2026 and OnlyLock on September 16, 2026.

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