Comparison

Cala vs FocusLock

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

Head to head
About

Cala

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You pick up your phone for "just a second" — and 45 minutes disappear. Cala stops that cycle with real app blocking and a ten-second breath that turns impulse into intention. When you open a blocked app, Cala holds a shield. You breathe, then choose how long you need — 5, 15, or 30 minutes. When time's up, the app locks itself again. You decided in advance, so the moment doesn't get a vote. WHAT CALA DOES • Blocks any app or website with Apple's Screen Time shields — real blocking, not reminders • No Shortcuts to wire up and no workarounds to maintain — grant Screen Time access once and you're protected • Protects on your schedule: work hours, evenings, overnight, or all day • A short breathing exercise before every unlock — a pause, not a punishment • Timed access that re-locks automatically when you're done • Three strictness levels — Standard, Strict, and Locked. As firm as you need. • Habits and tasks live inside your protected hours, so the shield offers a better option, not just a wall • A Focus Score that measures the time you protected and the wins you stacked — not your failures • A weekly review of your wins, ready every Monday AS FIRM AS YOU NEED Standard asks for a calm ten-second breath before each unlock. Strict makes each unlock cost a little more. Locked holds the line completely — with a once-a-day emergency pass, because life happens. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Cala never sees which apps you open or for how long. Apple's Screen Time design keeps that on your device, and we like it that way. FREE TO START One schedule, unlimited blocked apps, two habits, your Focus Score, and the full breathing unlock — free. Cala Pro adds unlimited schedules and habits, Strict and Locked levels, and your complete history. Your phone, your rules. Cala keeps them. Terms of Use: https://heycala.com/terms

About

FocusLock

Features
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Block distracting apps and websites with flexible timers, Deep Focus, and automatic schedules. FocusLock helps you reduce screen time, stop endless scrolling, and stay focused for work, study, sleep, and everything that matters beyond your screen. Why you’ll love Focus Lock • Block distracting apps and websites • Start flexible focus timers • Enter Deep Focus for hours, days, or until you stop • Build automatic morning, work, evening, and all-day rules • Track focused time, completed sessions, and progress • Protect access with a private gesture pattern stored on your device • Personalize your Home Screen with beautifully designed app icons Whether you are studying for an exam, finishing important work, building healthier screen habits, or winding down before bed, Focus Lock makes it easier to stay with what matters. Less scrolling. More living. Download Focus Lock and reclaim your attention today. Privacy policy: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zhangxiaomeng1/autonomy/main/focuslock_PrivacyPolicy.md Terms of use: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zhangxiaomeng1/autonomy/main/focuslock_UserAgreement.md

Screenshots

Cala4 screens
FocusLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusLock at weekly against Cala's every 2 months. FocusLock also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Cala sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and FocusLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cala ships an update every 2 months, FocusLock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Cala versus FocusLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalaFocusLock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpark Digital IncorporatedBeijing Yangming Jiuha Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cala

Subscriptions2
  • Cala Pro — Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Cala Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
3 purchases

FocusLock

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Cala free?
Cala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusLock free?
FocusLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cala or FocusLock have ads?
Neither Cala nor FocusLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cala or FocusLock?
Cala ships an update every 2 months, and FocusLock weekly. Most recently, Cala was updated on October 14, 2026 and FocusLock on October 25, 2026.

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