Comparison

FocusLock vs Focus Timer Screen Time

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

Head to head
About

FocusLock

Features
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FocusLock is a simple focus timer with app blocking — completely free. No subscription, no account, no ads. WHAT MAKES FOCUSLOCK DIFFERENT Instead of a pause button you'll tap the moment your willpower wavers, you end a session by scanning a QR code — on packaging, on a book, on a poster, or on your own code stashed somewhere across the room. This forces you to physically step away from your phone before resuming Set a timer, start your session, and your screen locks. To unlock early, you need to scan any QR code. That small physical barrier is enough to break the reflex of picking up your phone — and actually get work done. HOW IT WORKS — Set your focus duration and choose a mode — FocusLock takes over your screen — Your timer runs as a Live Activity, visible even on the lock screen — To exit early: scan any QR code (print one, use one you already have) — When your session ends, you're free BUILT-IN POMODORO SYSTEM Set your work interval, break length, and number of rounds. FocusLock guides you through structured focus sessions automatically. APP BLOCKING Choose which apps to block during your session. Social media, news, games — gone until your timer ends. EMERGENCY UNLOCK Life happens. A limited number of emergency unlocks per week let you break out when you truly need to — with a deliberate 5-press confirmation to prevent impulse use. STATS & STREAKS Track your focus history, see your weekly progress, and build a streak that keeps you coming back. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account required. No analytics. No tracking. Everything stays on your device. FocusLock is for people who know they work better without their phone — and want a tool that enforces it. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Focus Timer Screen Time

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Focus Moon turns every focus session into a small mission. Pick a destination, lock the apps that pull you off course, and stay on board until you land. Most timers only say “go.” Focus Moon gives you a ritual: a route, a quiet cabin, a clear horizon, and a Mission Log that proves the work happened. HOW A MISSION WORKS • Pick a destination: Moon Orbit, Mars Transfer, Europa Flyby, Titan Research, or Deep Space Drift. • Choose what you are working on: Deep Work, Study, Code, Read, Write, Design, or a custom mission type. • Engage Focus Shield to lock distracting apps via Screen Time. • Hit launch. The cabin goes quiet, the route appears, and the rocket starts its run. • Stay on course until you land. Your focused time is logged. STAY ON COURSE • Live Activity and Dynamic Island show progress without unlocking the phone. • Ambient soundscapes such as Spaceship Hum, Deep Space, Rain on Station, Solar Wind, and Command Deck set the cabin mood. • Calm haptics mark launch, countdown, and landing. • Cabin Silence works with iOS Focus modes so notifications stay outside. • Landscape Cockpit View turns iPhone into a flight window for long sessions. AFTER THE MISSION • Mission Log records route, duration, focused time, and apps blocked. • Telemetry tracks total focus hours, streaks, destinations discovered, and weekly progress. • Mission Recap is shareable as a clean card. • Polarity Drift adds a short arcade run after each mission to earn extra flight time. MADE FOR FOCUS, NOT NOISE • No ads. No social pressure. No notification spam. • Works fully offline. Your mission data stays on your device. • No account required. Subscription and purchase information: Premium Monthly — auto-renewable subscription for 1 month. Premium Annually — auto-renewable subscription for 1 year, includes a 7-day free trial. Premium Lifetime — one-time purchase for lifetime access. Premium Lifetime Pro — one-time purchase for lifetime Pro access. Price: the current price is shown on the App Store purchase screen before confirmation and may vary by country or region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EShS5aKs9cigvYYlV9mvCpTJBLoPLorADeMMAbR14qU/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

FocusLock4 screens
Focus Timer Screen Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusLock at none against Focus Timer Screen Time's 4. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Focus Timer Screen Time sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FocusLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusLock ships an update every 10 days, Focus Timer Screen Time every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 21, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FocusLock versus Focus Timer Screen Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusLockFocus Timer Screen Time
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid PapeYuliia Yevhenieva

In-app purchases

None

FocusLock

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Focus Timer Screen Time

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Annually7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Lifetime Pro$22.99
  • Premium Lifetime$33.99

Questions

Is FocusLock free?
FocusLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Timer Screen Time free?
Focus Timer Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusLock or Focus Timer Screen Time have ads?
Neither FocusLock nor Focus Timer Screen Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusLock or Focus Timer Screen Time?
FocusLock ships an update every 10 days, and Focus Timer Screen Time every 2 weeks. Most recently, FocusLock was updated on May 21, 2026 and Focus Timer Screen Time on August 18, 2026.

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