Comparison

SmartFocus vs SafeCode

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

Head to head
About

SmartFocus

Features
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YOU ALREADY KNOW THE FEELING You sit down to work. You open your phone for one thing — and 40 minutes later you're deep in social media, watching clips, scrolling through nothing. It's not your fault. These apps are designed to keep you hooked. SmartFocus blocks distracting apps the moment you activate Focus mode — so you can actually get things done. ------ THE PROBLEM WITH WILLPOWER Every day, you tell yourself you'll stay focused. But then: - You pick up your phone "just to check" - One notification leads to ten minutes of scrolling - You open Instagram "for a second" and lose half an hour - By the end of the day, you wonder where the time went Sound familiar? Willpower alone doesn't work against apps built to be addictive. You need a system. ------ HOW SMARTFOCUS WORKS SmartFocus connects directly with iOS Focus modes. When you activate a Focus mode — Work, Study, Sleep, or any custom one — SmartFocus instantly blocks the apps you've chosen. No delays. No workarounds. Just a clean shield screen reminding you: you're in focus mode. 1. Create a filter preset (e.g., "Work", "Study", "Deep Focus") 2. Choose which apps and categories to block 3. Link it to your iOS Focus mode That's it. Focus on, distractions off. ------ CUSTOM FILTERS FOR EVERY MOMENT Not all focus is the same. During work, you might block social media but keep messaging open. During study, you might block everything except reference apps. At night, you might block games and news. SmartFocus lets you create unlimited filter presets — each with its own name, color, and app selection. Switch between them effortlessly as your day changes. ------ BLOCK APPS AND ENTIRE CATEGORIES Don't waste time picking apps one by one. SmartFocus lets you block entire categories at once — all social media, all games, all entertainment — with a single tap. Or get specific and choose individual apps. Your call. ------ THE SHIELD SCREEN When you try to open a blocked app, you won't see the app. Instead, you'll see a calm shield screen telling you exactly which filter is active. A simple reminder that you chose to focus — and a gentle nudge to get back on track. No guilt. No lectures. Just clarity. ------ BUILT FOR PRIVACY SmartFocus uses Apple's Screen Time framework. Your data stays on your device. We never see which apps you use, which ones you block, or how you spend your time. Your focus is your business. ------ PERFECT FOR - Students who need to lock in during exams and study sessions - Remote workers fighting the pull of social media at home - Professionals who want distraction-free deep work blocks - Parents managing their own screen habits - Anyone trying to build healthier digital routines - People with ADHD looking for external structure ------ WHAT MAKES SMARTFOCUS DIFFERENT - Native iOS Focus integration — works with the system, not against it - Instant blocking — no timers, no delays, no friction - Custom presets — different rules for different moments - Category blocking — block all social media with one tap - Beautiful shield screen — calm, not punishing - Completely private — all data stays on your device ------ GET STARTED FREE Download SmartFocus and set up your first filter in under a minute. No ads. No tracking. No nonsense. Just focus, the way it should be. Take back your time. Download SmartFocus today.

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SafeCode

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SafeCode 是一个本地优先的两步验证码工具,适合管理基于时间的一次性验证码。 你可以在 iPhone、iPad 和 Mac 上使用 SafeCode。添加账号时,可扫描二维码、从照片导入二维码,或手动输入密钥。验证码密钥保存在本机,不需要注册登录,也不提供云端账号系统。 主要功能: - 生成标准 TOTP 六位验证码。 - 支持扫码添加、照片二维码导入和手动添加。 - 支持搜索、复制、编辑、删除和排序账号。 - iPhone/iPad 支持 Face ID、Touch ID 或设备密码解锁;Mac 支持系统设备认证锁定。 - 进入后台时显示隐私遮罩。 - iPhone/iPad 支持导出和导入密码加密备份。 - Mac 版支持本地账号显示、搜索、复制、手动添加、图片二维码导入、锁定/隐私保护和菜单栏快速复制。 - SafeCode Pro 可一次性解锁账号整理功能:收藏置顶、标签筛选、颜色和图标标记。 备份说明: iPhone/iPad 导出的 `.safecodebackup` 文件由你设置的密码加密。备份密码不会保存到本机,忘记后无法找回。请妥善保管备份文件和备份密码。

Screenshots

SmartFocus4 screens
SafeCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartFocus at none against SafeCode's 1. SafeCode's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. SafeCode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmartFocus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartFocus ships an update every 8 days, SafeCode every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SmartFocus versus SafeCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartFocusSafeCode
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSelim Zoughlami天来 林

In-app purchases

None

SmartFocus

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SafeCode

One-time1
  • SafeCode Pro$2.99

Questions

Is SmartFocus free?
SmartFocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SafeCode free?
SafeCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartFocus or SafeCode have ads?
Neither SmartFocus nor SafeCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartFocus or SafeCode?
SmartFocus ships an update every 8 days, and SafeCode every 2 weeks. Most recently, SmartFocus was updated on October 12, 2026 and SafeCode on October 24, 2026.

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