Comparison

FocusFlow vs Nightlock

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

Head to head
About

FocusFlow

Features
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Block distractions. Track your focus. Let AI coach you to peak productivity. FocusFlow isn't another Pomodoro timer — it's an AI productivity coach that learns YOUR patterns. It blocks distracting apps during focus sessions, shows your timer on the lock screen, and gives you daily AI insights on when and how you focus best. KEY FEATURES - Smart Pomodoro timer with customizable durations (15–90 min) - Live Activity on your lock screen & Dynamic Island - Block distracting apps during focus sessions with Screen Time - AI daily briefings based on your actual session data - Weekly productivity score and personalized recommendations - 6 ambient soundscapes: Rain, Café, White Noise, Nature, Alpha Waves - Streak tracking to build consistent habits - Apple Health integration (Mindful Minutes) - Calendar sync for completed sessions - Energy rating after each session to track your patterns HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a task and start a focus session 2. FocusFlow blocks your distracting apps and plays ambient sounds 3. See your countdown on the lock screen — no need to open the app 4. When done, rate your energy and get AI-powered insights 5. Build streaks and watch your productivity grow FREE VS PRO Free: 3 sessions per day, 25-minute timer, basic stats. Watch an ad to unlock 3 more sessions. Pro: Unlimited sessions, customizable durations, AI coach, app blocking, ambient sounds, calendar sync, and an ad-free experience. Start your first focus session today. Your best work is waiting. Privacy Policy: http://mgbusinesslab.com/focus/privacy.html Terms of Service: http://mgbusinesslab.com/focus/terms.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Nightlock

This app helps you regain control over your digital habits by locking distracting applications and websites after a set time limit. It offers flexible scheduling and a robust locking mechanism to prevent impulse breaking, encouraging focused work and reduced screen time.

Highlights
  • App locking with daily limits
  • Instant lock for focus sprints
  • Scheduled automatic locks
  • Per-app custom limits
  • Unbreakable lock mechanism
  • Streak tracking
  • Usage statistics
Features
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Scroll too long and Nightlock steps in. Nightlock locks the apps that eat your day behind a timer. No willpower required — just enough friction to stop you. HOW IT WORKS • Pick the apps that pull you in • Set a daily limit • When it runs out, they lock until tomorrow MORE THAN A TIMER • Lock now — shut everything instantly for a focus sprint, dinner, or deep work • Schedules — automatic locks at set hours, like the hour before bed • Per-app limits — give one app a tighter budget of its own • The lock holds — it can't be broken early on impulse • Streaks — watch the scroll-free days connect, one after another • Stats — see the hours add up, day by day PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No servers. No tracking. Everything stays on your phone, on top of Apple's Screen Time. PLANS Free: block 3 apps against your daily limit, one schedule, and one per-app limit. No account, no trial countdown. Premium: unlimited apps, a limit for every app, as many schedules as you like, strict locks that can't be broken early, and your full stats history. 7 days free on the yearly plan, or one lifetime purchase. Cancel anytime. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in Settings › Apple Account › Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mikitach.github.io/timesup-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

FocusFlow4 screens
Nightlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nightlock at none against FocusFlow's shown. Nightlock also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). FocusFlow's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. FocusFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Nightlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.90 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusFlow ships an update every 4 weeks, Nightlock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FocusFlow versus Nightlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusFlowNightlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMilad GhadiMikita Chyrkun

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusFlow

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$17.991 Year
3 purchases

Nightlock

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.907 Days
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.901 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.90

Questions

Is FocusFlow free?
FocusFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nightlock free?
Nightlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusFlow or Nightlock have ads?
FocusFlow shows ads; Nightlock does not.
Which is updated more often, FocusFlow or Nightlock?
FocusFlow ships an update every 4 weeks, and Nightlock every 5 days. Most recently, FocusFlow was updated on October 28, 2026 and Nightlock on October 20, 2026.

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