Comparison

LexiLock vs FocusQuest

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

Head to head
About

LexiLock

Transform your phone usage into a language learning opportunity. Answer a few vocabulary questions before unlocking your chosen apps, making daily screen time productive. Learn over 1,000 new words annually with themed decks and customizable learning.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary quiz before app unlock
  • Select which apps to lock
  • Themed vocabulary decks
  • Customizable unlock duration
  • Choose number of words per quiz
  • Ad-free learning experience
Features
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Stop doomscrolling. Turn screen time into learning time. You unlock your phone dozens of times a day – often on autopilot. LexiLock steps in right before that moment: instead of reflexively opening Instagram, TikTok & co., you take a quick learning break first. Effortlessly, without setting aside any extra time. Just a short vocabulary exercise, then you're through to your apps. A few seconds is all it takes. No schedule, no long study sessions, no pressure – just lots of small moments that add up over the day. Small steps, big results At just 3 words a day, you'll learn over 1,000 new words in a year – enough to understand around 80 % of an everyday conversation. Learn English, Spanish, French or Portuguese without any extra effort. Your vocabulary grows while you're using your phone as usual. How it works You choose which apps to lock – for example Instagram, TikTok or YouTube. When you open a locked app, a short vocabulary exercise appears. After that, the app is unlocked for as long as you've set. You decide how many words come first and how long the app stays open. That's how you build mindful learning breaks into a habit that otherwise just costs you time. Learning that adapts to you You set the language, level and topic. Pick lessons that fit your life – whether for your next trip, your job or just out of interest. So you learn exactly what's useful to you, instead of working through lists that don't apply to you. You stay in control LexiLock fits into what you're already doing, without getting in your way. You decide which apps get locked, how often you practise and how long they unlock for. No pushy demands – you make the rules. What's inside: - Over 45 lessons for daily life, travel, work & more – from beginner to expert - Native-speaker pronunciation for every word - Streaks & progress to keep you going - 100 % private – your data never leaves your device - Less doomscrolling – every unlock becomes a quick learning break instead of a reflex Your streak starts today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms & Conditions: https://lexilock.com/en/terms

About

FocusQuest

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FocusQuest turns focus into a game you actually want to play — it locks the apps pulling you away from your work, then rewards you for staying the course. REAL LOCKS, NOT SUGGESTIONS Choose the apps that distract you, start a focus or study timer, and FocusQuest locks them — no snoozing, no five-second workaround. When time's up, a real lock-screen alarm makes sure you notice. YOUR OWN RULES Set fixed windows — say, 10pm to 7am — where distracting apps stay locked automatically, timer or not. Or go further with Always Blocked, for the apps you'd rather cut out of your life completely. A CHECK THAT MEANS SOMETHING No hollow "are you still there?" prompts. A quick movement challenge confirms you're actually present — not just tapping a button on autopilot. PROGRESS YOU CAN FEEL Earn XP, level up, build a streak worth protecting, and clear daily quests that make consistency feel like momentum, not chores. BETTER WITH FRIENDS See how you stack up, cheer on their wins, send a wave — staying focused is easier when it's not just you. DESIGNED TO DISAPPEAR INTO YOUR DAY Dynamic Island & Live Activity keep your timer visible at a glance. Siri Shortcuts start and stop sessions hands-free. Spotlight surfaces your quests instantly. SharePlay lets you focus together on a call. Download FocusQuest and make breaking distraction the habit that actually sticks.

Screenshots

LexiLock4 screens
FocusQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusQuest at none against LexiLock's 3. FocusQuest also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). LexiLock's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. LexiLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.69 per month. FocusQuest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LexiLock ships an update every 5 days, FocusQuest every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
LexiLock versus FocusQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLexiLockFocusQuest
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarvin VrdoljakLars Thom

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LexiLock

Subscriptions3
  • Premium (Monthly subscription)7 Days trial$5.691 Month
  • Premium (Annual subscription)7 Days trial$22.491 Year
  • Premium (Annual subscription)7 Days trial$34.491 Year
None

FocusQuest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LexiLock free?
LexiLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusQuest free?
FocusQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LexiLock or FocusQuest have ads?
LexiLock shows ads; FocusQuest does not.
Which is updated more often, LexiLock or FocusQuest?
LexiLock ships an update every 5 days, and FocusQuest every 2 days. Most recently, LexiLock was updated on October 31, 2026 and FocusQuest on October 31, 2026.

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