Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

Focus mode for YouTube

Features
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Block YouTube Shorts in Safari

About

Stop Doomscrolling

Features
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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 Apple’s 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 Apple’s 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

Screenshots

Focus mode for YouTube1 screens
Stop Doomscrolling4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus mode for YouTube ships an update every 2 weeks, Stop Doomscrolling weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Focus mode for YouTube versus Stop Doomscrolling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus mode for YouTubeStop Doomscrolling
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB12 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSergei SaliukovPete Wilson

In-app purchases

None

Focus mode for YouTube

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Stop Doomscrolling

Subscriptions3
  • Stop Doomscrolling: Cock Block$2.997 Days
  • Stop Doomscrolling: Cock Block$4.997 Days
  • Stop Doomscrolling: Cock Block3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$24.99

Questions

Is Focus mode for YouTube free?
Focus mode for YouTube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stop Doomscrolling free?
Stop Doomscrolling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus mode for YouTube or Stop Doomscrolling have ads?
Neither Focus mode for YouTube nor Stop Doomscrolling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus mode for YouTube or Stop Doomscrolling?
Focus mode for YouTube ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stop Doomscrolling weekly. Most recently, Focus mode for YouTube was updated on October 31, 2026 and Stop Doomscrolling on October 31, 2026.

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