Comparison

TaskLock vs Focused

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

Head to head
About

TaskLock

This productivity tool combines a to-do list, habit tracker, and calendar with an integrated app blocker. It helps users stay focused by locking distracting applications until tasks are completed or events conclude. The app works offline and prioritizes user privacy with no account required.

Highlights
  • Integrated app blocker
  • Task, habit, and event management
  • Calendar sync with Apple Calendar
  • Customizable app locking groups
  • Streak tracking for habits
  • Apple Watch app and widgets
  • Offline functionality
Features
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TaskLock is a to-do list, habit tracker and calendar for iPhone and Apple Watch with a built-in app blocker. Choose the apps that distract you, and they stay locked until you finish the task, complete the habit or the event ends. No "ignore limit" button: you stay focused until the work is actually done. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add a task, habit or event, or sync your Apple Calendar. 2. Pick the apps, categories or websites to lock: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, games, anything you choose. 3. Opening a locked app shows a shield with the tasks still keeping it locked. 4. Check the task off on your iPhone or Apple Watch and the apps unlock. Locks are optional. Without one, TaskLock is a simple, fast to-do list. APP LOCKING • Lock until a task or habit is done, or for the length of an event, such as "Study" from 2 to 4 pm. • Lock single apps, whole categories like Social or Games, and websites. • Lock groups: save sets like "Social media" and assign them in one tap. • Start a lock later in the day. • Stay honest: a confirmation countdown before completing or removing a lock, and a daily limit on lock changes. Set it to "no changes" for strict mode. TASKS • One daily card with today's tasks, events and habits, other days a swipe away. • Timeline of everything past and upcoming, with filters. • Move missed tasks to today in one tap. Move or copy any task to another day. • Saved tasks for the things you add often. • Reminders, notes, links with previews, locations, search and Control Center quick add. HABITS • Every day, chosen weekdays or every N days, up to several times a day. • Streaks, a history strip and a progress page with rings. • Skip a day, change today only, or edit from today on while past records stay intact. • Tags such as "Morning routine": tasks and habits with the same tag stay together on the Home screen. CALENDAR • Two-way sync with Apple Calendar, including iCloud, Google and other accounts on your iPhone. • Private calendars that live only in TaskLock. • Timed and all-day events, repeat rules from daily to custom, reminders, locations and meeting links. APPLE WATCH, WIDGETS AND LIVE ACTIVITIES • Watch app: see today's plan, add tasks and events, and check off a task to unlock apps on your iPhone. Complications and Smart Stack widgets included. • Home Screen widgets, plus Live Activities on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. DESIGN • Minimalist, one main screen. Light and dark themes, nine accent colors or your own, alternative app icons. Available in 47 languages. PRIVACY • No account, no sign-up. Your data stays on your iPhone, and the app works offline. Optional backup to your own iCloud Drive. • App blocking runs on Apple's Screen Time framework. TaskLock cannot see what you do in other apps. PRICE Free to download. The free version limits how many tasks, habits and events you can create. TaskLock Premium removes those limits. Made for students, remote workers and anyone who wants their phone to wait until the work is done. Questions or ideas: info@tasklockapp.com Terms of Use: https://tasklockapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://tasklockapp.com/privacy

About

Focused

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Get more done and reclaim your attention. Block distracting apps, stay focused on your goals, and build productive habits. Whether you're studying, brainstorming, working, or simply trying to spend less time on your phone, Focused helps you stay on track. How it works Create a task and give it a name. Select the apps or categories that you want to block. Set a duration for your focus session. Start the session and stay committed to your goal. Focused offers two subscription plans to unlock premium features. Monthly Plan – $0.99 per month Yearly Plan – $4.99 per year Both plans give you full access to all premium features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal anytime in your App Store Account Settings. Privacy Policy https://app.notion.com/p/Privacy-Policy-for-Focused-Block-distractions-3b0058016d28803b9dd9fc0c2a761d53?source=copy_link Terms of use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TaskLock4 screens
Focused3 screens

Verdict

The call

TaskLock and Focused are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. TaskLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Focused sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TaskLock versus Focused: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskLockFocused
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMUSTAFA CALISKANRubban Iftikhar

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TaskLock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • TaskLock Premium$79.99
2 purchases

Focused

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$4.991 Year

Questions

Is TaskLock free?
TaskLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focused free?
Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TaskLock or Focused have ads?
Neither TaskLock nor Focused shows ads.

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