Comparison

FocusForge vs On The Lock

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

Head to head
About

FocusForge

Features
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Master deep work with FocusForge β€” the focus timer built for serious productivity. Start each work session with a ritual, lock into deep focus, and track your progress over time. FocusForge combines the proven Pomodoro technique with customizable rituals to help you build a sustainable focus practice. YOUR FOCUS TOOLKIT Set custom work and break durations that match your flow. Choose from built-in pre-focus rituals like Box Breathing, Body Scan, or Intention Setting. Track your daily sessions, total focus time, and longest streaks. BUILT-IN RITUALS Box Breathing β€” calm your mind before starting. Body Scan β€” release tension and center yourself. Intention Setting β€” clarify your goals for the session. Quick Stretch β€” energize your body. Gratitude Journal β€” end sessions with reflection. Walk Break β€” refresh with movement. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock all rituals, access detailed analytics, and set custom focus durations tailored to your work style. Whether you're studying for exams, coding a project, or writing a paper β€” FocusForge helps you do your best work. Terms of Use: https://www.blazeapps.co/focusforge/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.blazeapps.co/focusforge/privacy

About

On The Lock

This app allows you to display a single, important note, to-do list, or photo directly on your device's Lock Screen. It offers customization options for text, layout, and background, with features like reminders and iCloud backup.

Highlights
  • Lock Screen memo display
  • To-do list integration
  • Photo display on Lock Screen
  • Customizable layouts and appearance
  • Reminders and D-day tracking
  • iCloud backup
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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On The Lock is a simple memo app that keeps one important thing visible on your Lock Screen. On The Lock helps you keep quick notes, todos, photos, and today’s context where you actually notice them: the Lock Screen. Write a memo the moment it comes to mind, turn it into today’s todos, and keep your next step visible with Live Activity. Use Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for quick capture and check-off. Add photos for visual context, connect Calendar for today’s remaining events, set a target date/D-day, and customize layouts, colors, text size, alignment, and background skins. Organize with categories, reminders, completed items, archives, iCloud backup, and an option to hide sensitive content while your device is locked. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FocusForge4 screens
On The Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FocusForge at none against On The Lock's shown. FocusForge also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. FocusForge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and On The Lock sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
FocusForge versus On The Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusForgeOn The Lock
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSitki BayrakJayApp

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FocusForge

Subscriptions2
  • FocusForge Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • FocusForge Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Focus Forge Lifetime$39.99
5 purchases

On The Lock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Premium (Discount)$12.99
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium$34.99

Questions

Is FocusForge free?
FocusForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is On The Lock free?
On The Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusForge or On The Lock have ads?
On The Lock shows ads; FocusForge does not.

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