Comparison

Hourfall vs App Lock · Block Apps & Focus

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

Head to head
About

Hourfall

Features
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Not everyone responds well to app blockers. For many people, hard limits feel frustrating, easy to ignore, or difficult to stick to. Hourfall takes a different approach. Instead of locking you out, Hourfall helps you build awareness in the moment. By showing your app usage live while you are actively using it, it becomes easier to notice when a quick check is turning into wasted time and make a conscious choice to stop. Track app usage live See your active app time in real time, right when it matters most. That immediate feedback makes it easier to notice when a quick check is turning into a long scroll. Switch into focus fast When you are ready to stop, start a built-in focus session and move directly into deep work, study, or uninterrupted time. See wasted time vs. saved time Your dashboard gives you a simple view of how much time was lost to distraction and how much time you intentionally protected for focus. Review your habits over time Explore daily and weekly stats to spot patterns, identify your biggest distractions, and measure your progress. Stay aware from your Home Screen Use widgets and quick actions for faster access to your stats, sessions, and daily progress. Fits your routine Customize time boundaries and session behavior so tracking works the way your day actually works. Private by design Your usage data stays on your device. Hourfall processes tracking locally, so your personal habits stay private. Whether you want to reduce doomscrolling, study with fewer interruptions, or build stronger focus habits, Hourfall helps you notice more, scroll less, and use your time with more intention. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Privacy Policy: https://typhoon-flyingfish-ac0.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3567ffa20dfe8005b6c1c3f29ae48e72 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

App Lock · Block Apps & Focus

This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting applications like social media and games. It also offers parental controls to manage children's screen time, ensuring a more productive and balanced digital life.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Focus mode
  • Parental controls
  • Screen time management
  • On-device privacy
  • Passcode protection
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Whether you want to break free from endlessly scrolling short videos and social apps, or help your kids manage their screen time, App Lock lets you lock away distracting apps with a single tap. ■ Built for Focus - Lock the apps that distract you most (games, short videos, social media) - When you try to open a locked app, a lock screen helps you pause in that impulsive moment - Auto-relock: after unlocking, set it to automatically re-lock after a few minutes, so "just one more scroll" doesn't win ■ Parental Guardian - Help parents limit a child's access to specific apps - Protect settings with a passcode so they can't be changed casually - Built on Apple's official Screen Time capability — safe and reliable ■ Simple & Private - No ads, ever — open and go - Face ID / Touch ID for quick verification - Organize locked apps into groups - Runs entirely on-device — your locked-app list stays only on your iPhone ■ About Permissions App Lock uses Apple's Screen Time / Family Controls to enforce locking, which requires your authorization on first use. We do not — and cannot — see which specific apps you lock. That information is kept encrypted by the system and stays only on your device. Start now, and give your attention back to what truly matters.

Screenshots

Hourfall4 screens
App Lock · Block Apps & Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: App Lock · Block Apps & Focus at none against Hourfall's 2. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Hourfall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. App Lock · Block Apps & Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hourfall versus App Lock · Block Apps & Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHourfallApp Lock · Block Apps & Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr HnatiukShanghai Muxue Computer Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hourfall

Subscriptions2
  • Hourfall Premium · Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Hourfall Premium · Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

App Lock · Block Apps & Focus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hourfall free?
Hourfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Lock · Block Apps & Focus free?
App Lock · Block Apps & Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hourfall or App Lock · Block Apps & Focus have ads?
Neither Hourfall nor App Lock · Block Apps & Focus shows ads.

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