Comparison

OnlyLock vs FocusLock

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

Head to head
About

OnlyLock

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by directly blocking distracting apps and websites. It allows you to set custom lock times to reduce mindless scrolling and improve focus for work or study.

Highlights
  • App blocking
  • Website blocking
  • Time-based locking
  • Hardcore lock enforcement
  • Progress tracking
  • Screen time insights
Features
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OnlyLock is a focus tool that truly helps you lock distractions. It does more than remind you to use your phone less. During the time you choose, OnlyLock directly locks distracting apps and websites, helping you reduce repeated checking, endless switching, and mindless scrolling so you can take your time back. Whether you want to get into deep work, stay focused while studying, or simply cut down on social media and short-form video distractions, OnlyLock gives you a more direct and effective way to stay in control. ▶ Take Control of Your Screen Time Reduce wasted screen time and create clearer boundaries for yourself. You can create lock tasks based on a start time, end time, or duration, so the apps and websites that distract you most stay out of the way when you need to focus. ▶ Why OnlyLock - App blocking: lock social media, short-form video, games, or anything that pulls you away from your goals - Website blocking: restrict distracting sites or unwanted web content - Time-based locking: create lock tasks by start time, end time, or duration - Hardcore lock: reduce workarounds and enforce your limits instead of just reminding you - App and website support: cover more sources of distraction in one place - Progress tracking: streaks, timelines, and task states make your consistency visible ▶ Stay Focused and Build Better Habits OnlyLock is not just about using your phone less. It helps you build a more stable rhythm for focus. - Study with fewer interruptions - Work with less switching and distraction - Set clearer boundaries at night - Build more consistent habits through streaks and progress feedback ▶ Insights and Weekly Recaps OnlyLock gives you clear screen time insights so you can see where your time actually goes. - Daily and weekly screen time insights - High-frequency usage statistics - Weekly screen time reports - Weekly trends and focus score recaps ▶ Privacy and Support OnlyLock works with Apple’s Screen Time capabilities. Its locking and analytics features rely on system authorization, and your data is protected by Apple’s privacy framework. Privacy Policy: https://vbin210327-real.github.io/OnlyLock/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: 3196206659@qq.com 「App and website locking and other advanced features, require payment」

About

FocusLock

Features
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FocusLock helps you limit distracting apps and protect time for work, study and rest. Up to 5 hours for temporary unlocks, daily quotas, focus and break timers. Temporary unlocks use your remaining daily quota. APP RESTRICTIONS Choose apps, categories and websites, then set recurring lock hours by weekday. Rule cards show whether restrictions are active, waiting for a schedule, or need permission or app selection. Manage saved selections individually, including selections for uninstalled apps. DAILY UNLOCK QUOTA Quota rules keep selected apps locked while enabled. Use your daily quota to start a temporary unlock. Time counts down continuously after unlocking, even when you are not using those apps. End the unlock early to save remaining time. Optionally reduce the allowance each week. STRICT MODE Protect active rules from edits, deletion and disabling. Quota rules stay protected while enabled. The emergency process requires waiting and confirmation, then disables the rule and its strict mode. You must manually turn them on again. FOCUS TIMER Choose a focus and break duration, with optional sound and wallpaper. Link a rule to restrict its selected apps during focus. Return to the app while the countdown continues. Start focus from widgets, Control Center, Siri, Shortcuts or Spotlight. Live Activities and, on supported iOS versions, AlarmKit help you follow the countdown. PROGRESS AND PRIVACY Review focus time, completed sessions, automatic lock events, streaks and achievements. Automatic lock events are schedule executions, not attempts to open blocked apps. Apple's Screen Time report shows on-device activity data. App selections stay on each device. Rule metadata and focus history can sync through your private iCloud account. No third-party analytics, ads or tracking. Supports 50 languages, light and dark themes, and iPad layouts. App restrictions require Screen Time authorization. System features vary by iOS version and device.

Screenshots

OnlyLock4 screens
FocusLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OnlyLock at Free against FocusLock's $0.99. FocusLock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On 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

OnlyLock is free to download; FocusLock costs $0.99 up front. OnlyLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FocusLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnlyLock ships an update every 6 weeks, FocusLock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
OnlyLock versus FocusLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnlyLockFocusLock
PriceFree — better$0.99
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer凡滨 林顺飞 邹

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OnlyLock

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Access3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99
None

FocusLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OnlyLock free?
OnlyLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusLock free?
FocusLock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do OnlyLock or FocusLock have ads?
Neither OnlyLock nor FocusLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OnlyLock or FocusLock?
OnlyLock ships an update every 6 weeks, and FocusLock every 2 weeks. Most recently, OnlyLock was updated on October 31, 2026 and FocusLock on November 5, 2026.

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