# Fifteen vs FocusFirst Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is monetization model: Fifteen at free with in-app purchases against FocusFirst Screen Time Control's subscription. Fifteen also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fifteen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FocusFirst Screen Time Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fifteen against 5.0 for FocusFirst Screen Time Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Fifteen ships an update fortnightly, FocusFirst Screen Time Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fifteen | FocusFirst Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fifteen-hardcore-lock/id6758647771/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusfirst-screen-time-control/id6774385126/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 3 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jiajun Gao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874179694) | [Michael Riehl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861093934) |

## What reviewers say

### Fifteen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fifteen-hardcore-lock/id6758647771)

This app enforces absolute focus by creating a digital cage for distractions. Once a timer is set, selected apps are locked until it expires, with no option to bypass. Its minimalist interface and 'reality check' prompts encourage discipline.

**Highlights:** Hardcore app blocking with customizable timers, No escape or bypass options once locked, Minimalist, distraction-free terminal interface, Reality check prompts for blocked app attempts, Privacy-focused, no user activity tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hardcore Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### FocusFirst Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusfirst-screen-time-control/id6774385126)

This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting applications and encouraging focused activity. It's designed to foster a more deliberate relationship with your phone, reducing mindless scrolling and guilt while building momentum towards your goals.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Earn screen time through focused activity, Build healthy boundaries, Reduce mindless scrolling, Increase momentum towards goals, Promotes deliberate phone use

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus First \| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Focus First \| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Focus First \| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fifteen free?

Fifteen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FocusFirst Screen Time Control free?

FocusFirst Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fifteen or FocusFirst Screen Time Control?

Fifteen and FocusFirst Screen Time Control are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Fifteen or FocusFirst Screen Time Control have ads?

Neither Fifteen nor FocusFirst Screen Time Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fifteen or FocusFirst Screen Time Control?

Fifteen ships an update fortnightly, and FocusFirst Screen Time Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fifteen was updated on November 5, 2026 and FocusFirst Screen Time Control on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*