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

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 block distracting apps, protect focused time and build healthier screen habits without sending your rules or usage data to our servers. SMART APP BLOCKING Choose apps, categories and websites, then create recurring schedules by weekday and time. FocusLock uses Apple's Screen Time frameworks to enforce the restrictions you configure. STRICT MODE AND DAILY QUOTAS Prevent impulsive edits while a strict rule is active, with a deliberate emergency-unlock safeguard. Prefer flexibility? Set a daily allowance and optionally reduce it week by week. FOCUS FROM ANYWHERE Start a focus session from a Home Screen widget, Control Center, Siri, Shortcuts or Spotlight. Follow the countdown on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities. On iOS 26, AlarmKit provides a resilient system countdown and completion alert. SEE REAL PROGRESS Review focus minutes, completed sessions, block counts, streaks and achievements. The Screen Time report shows the activity data Apple makes available directly on your device. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Family Controls selections stay on each device. Rule metadata and focus history can sync through your private iCloud account. FocusLock includes no third-party analytics, advertising or tracking. HIGHLIGHTS • Scheduled app, category and website blocking • Strict mode and emergency-unlock safeguard • Daily quotas with progressive reduction • Focus timer linked to an existing lock rule • Widgets, Live Activities and Control Center control • Siri, Shortcuts, Spotlight and Focus Filter support • Custom Screen Time shield and activity report • Achievements, streaks and shareable weekly reports • 50 App Store languages and automatic language detection • Light, dark and iPad layouts Some Screen Time features require Family Controls authorization. System surfaces vary by iOS version and device capability.

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). On update cadence, 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 3 weeks, FocusLock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
OnlyLock versus FocusLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnlyLockFocusLock
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB22 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 3 weeks, and FocusLock fortnightly. Most recently, OnlyLock was updated on September 16, 2026 and FocusLock on September 15, 2026.

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