# LessScroll vs Focus Lock

The clearest difference is update cadence: LessScroll at every 4 days against Focus Lock's every 6 weeks. LessScroll also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LessScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and Focus Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 LessScroll against 5.0 for Focus Lock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

LessScroll ships an update every 4 days, Focus Lock every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LessScroll | Focus Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lessscroll/id6760659658/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-lock-charge-app-blocker/id6763927407/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yohanan Negash](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885572283) | [Efat Md. Minhaz Siddiquee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824206570) |

## What reviewers say

### LessScroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lessscroll/id6760659658)

This app helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting applications during focused work or study sessions. You can set timers, choose specific apps to block, and track your progress with achievements and streaks. All data remains on your device for privacy.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Set custom session timers, Predefined session presets, Track reclaimed hours, Daily streaks and achievements, Privacy-focused data handling

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly 50% | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Focus Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-lock-charge-app-blocker/id6763927407)

This app helps you break phone addiction by automatically locking distracting apps when your phone is charging or the battery is low. To regain access, you must solve a math or logic puzzle, creating a small barrier to prevent mindless scrolling.

**Highlights:** Auto-lock apps when charging, Auto-lock apps on low battery, Manual focus sessions, Math and logic unlock challenges, Strict Mode with no surrender, Smart usage insights, Focus streak tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annually | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LessScroll free?

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

### Is Focus Lock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LessScroll or Focus Lock?

LessScroll and Focus Lock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do LessScroll or Focus Lock have ads?

Neither LessScroll nor Focus Lock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LessScroll or Focus Lock?

LessScroll ships an update every 4 days, and Focus Lock every 6 weeks. Most recently, LessScroll was updated on October 31, 2026 and Focus Lock 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.*