Focus mode for YouTube vs Stop Doomscrolling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Focus mode for YouTube
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Stop Doomscrolling
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C**k Block turns mindless doomscrolling brainrot into a deliberate choice. A subscription or in-app purchase is required to arm appblock blocking and use the features below. Downloading the app does not include access to blocking. Choose the distracting apps and websites you want to app lock. When temptation strikes, C**k Block makes you face the rooster and complete a loud voice challenge before granting temporary access. FEATURES (requires in-app purchase) β’ Block selected apps, categories, and websites β’ Require a voice challenge to unlock them β’ Adjust the required loudness level β’ Choose how long temporary access lasts β’ Arm or pause blocking whenever needed β’ Built using Appleβs Screen Time controls C**k Block adds just enough friction to interrupt automatic habits and help you reconsider whether you really want to open that app. Screen Time, microphone, and speech-recognition permissions are required for core functionality. Your selected Screen Time activity remains protected by Appleβs privacy controls. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Lifetime access is a one-time in-app purchase. Manage or cancel subscriptions in Settings β Apple ID β Subscriptions. Terms of use: https://www.getcockblocked.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus mode for YouTube at none against Stop Doomscrolling's 4. Focus mode for YouTube also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). Stop Doomscrolling's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Stop Doomscrolling sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Focus mode for YouTube asks for nothing beyond the download.
Focus mode for YouTube ships an update every 2 weeks, Stop Doomscrolling weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Focus mode for YouTube | Stop Doomscrolling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sergei Saliukov | Pete Wilson |
In-app purchases
Focus mode for YouTube
No in-app purchases
Stop Doomscrolling
- Stop Doomscrolling: Cock Block$2.997 Days
- Stop Doomscrolling: Cock Block$4.997 Days
- Stop Doomscrolling: Cock Block3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$24.99
Questions
Is Focus mode for YouTube free?
Is Stop Doomscrolling free?
Do Focus mode for YouTube or Stop Doomscrolling have ads?
Which is updated more often, Focus mode for YouTube or Stop Doomscrolling?
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