Comparison

Blocus vs FocusBoss

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

Head to head
About

Blocus

This app helps you break distraction habits and regain control of your time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers various enforcement modes, from gentle nudges to strict, irreversible blocks, and allows unlocking distractions only after completing specific tasks or challenges.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Set daily limits and smart schedules
  • Extreme Mode for irreversible blocking
  • Unlock distractions via challenges or tasks
  • PIN Code Mode for external accountability
  • Integrates with system Screen Time
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Blocus – The Focus App That Actually Stops You From Cheating Blocus is a powerful focus and productivity app designed to help you break distraction habits and regain control of your time. Whether you need gentle nudges or absolute enforcement, Blocus adapts to your willpower — or replaces it when needed. Block distracting apps and websites using Blocklists or Allowlists, set daily limits, or automate focus with smart schedules. Blocus integrates seamlessly with Screen Time, ensuring reliable and system-level blocking you can trust. For moments when discipline isn't enough, Blocus offers strict enforcement modes: Extreme Mode A fully irreversible block. Once activated, it cannot be ended early — no tricks, no loopholes, no excuses. Challenges & Unlock Tasks Unlock distractions only after completing meaningful actions: • Steps or workout challenges • Push-ups, squats, planks • Pomodoro sessions • Sudoku or math challenges • Location-based unlocks PIN Code Mode A trusted friend receives a unique unlock code — so only someone else can free you. Perfect for real accountability. Advanced Control & Convenience • Smart schedules by time or day • Flexible or ultra-strict configurations Whether you're studying, working, training your focus, or fighting phone addiction — Blocus gives you the structure you need and the freedom you earn. Stop negotiating with distractions. Block them. Commit. Focus with Blocus. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.blocus-app.com/privacy

About

FocusBoss

Features
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FocusBoss blocks the apps that derail your workday - and puts a witty AI boss between you and every "just a quick break". Set your work hours. When you clock on, distracting apps lock. Want a break? Justify it to the boss. A real emergency walks straight through - but "just checking Instagram" when you're out of break tickets does not. WHY IT WORKS - Scheduled shifts: distractions block automatically during your work hours, every day. No willpower required. - The AI boss: every break is judged on device - witty, in your language, and impossible to sweet-talk once your tickets run out. - Break tickets and focus debt: a daily budget keeps you honest. Go over, and you owe the focus time back. - Strict mode: once your break tickets are spent, the shield holds until the shift ends - a real emergency is the only way through. - Punch clock: hold the block until you clock out - like badging out of a factory. - Your week, measured: hours in focus, a clean-shift streak, and exactly what distractions cost you. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Blocking runs on Apple Screen Time. Everything stays on your iPhone - no servers, no account, nothing ever leaves your device. All features are included. No subscriptions or in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Blocus4 screens
FocusBoss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Blocus at Free against FocusBoss's $4.99. Blocus also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). FocusBoss's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Blocus is free to download; FocusBoss costs $4.99 up front. Blocus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. FocusBoss asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blocus ships an update every 3 days, FocusBoss every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blocus versus FocusBoss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlocusFocusBoss
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (226 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings226 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiyar DirikVladimir Rodzaevskiy

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Blocus

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly plan$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Yearly plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • Unlock$0.99
  • Unlock$3.99
  • Unlock$8.99
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  • Unlock$17.99
  • Unlock$44.99
  • Unlock$89.99
None

FocusBoss

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blocus free?
Blocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusBoss free?
FocusBoss costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blocus or FocusBoss have ads?
Neither Blocus nor FocusBoss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blocus or FocusBoss?
Blocus ships an update every 3 days, and FocusBoss every 2 weeks. Most recently, Blocus was updated on November 5, 2026 and FocusBoss on October 31, 2026.

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