Comparison

LockAway vs Pomodoro Focus

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

Head to head
About

LockAway

Features
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Build habits. Block distractions. 100% on-device, no account. WHAT LOCKAWAY DOES • Habit tracker — daily, weekdays, custom, with streaks and a clear calendar. • App blocker — schedule blocks, set time limits, lock yourself into focus mode. • Focus sessions with an end-of-session reflection screen. • Reminders that actually fire, on-device. • Stats: weekly heatmap, completion rate, streak history. 100% LOCAL. 100% OFFLINE. No backend. No sync. No account. Your data lives only on your iPhone in a local SQLite database. Install LockAway today — your first streak starts tomorrow. Privacy Policy: https://lockaway.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://lockaway.vercel.app/terms

About

Pomodoro Focus

Features
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ReFocus answers one question: how should I work best today? It picks the right rhythm for you, from Pomodoro (25/5) to 40/10, 52/17 or 90-minute Deep Work, and when your attention drifts, it simply helps you come back. No blocking, no badges, no guilt. HOW IT WORKS • Answer four short questions once, in about 30 seconds • Get a daily recommendation that fits how you focus • Start with one tap; ReFocus gently notices when you step away • Two quick taps after each session make tomorrow's pick better FREE All methods, focus and break timer, Live Activity, gentle nudges, daily summary, this week's history and up to 3 work contexts, on iPhone, iPad and Mac. REFOCUS PLUS, ONE-TIME PURCHASE Apple Watch and complication, widgets, iCloud sync, month view and trends, focus insights and unlimited contexts. No subscription. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no tracking. Your data stays on your devices and in your own iCloud.

Screenshots

LockAway4 screens
Pomodoro Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro Focus at none against LockAway's 3. Pomodoro Focus also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. LockAway sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Pomodoro Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
LockAway versus Pomodoro Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockAwayPomodoro Focus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNayel KetfiMikail Yurt

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LockAway

Subscriptions3
  • LockAway Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • LockAway Pro Yearly$22.991 Year
  • LockAway Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
None

Pomodoro Focus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LockAway free?
LockAway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Focus free?
Pomodoro Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LockAway or Pomodoro Focus have ads?
Neither LockAway nor Pomodoro Focus shows ads.

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