Focus Blocks vs Taskly

Focus Blocks is an app blocker for iPhone and iPad that puts distracting apps out of reach during the time you set aside to focus. Choose the apps. Choose the rule. Block during focus hours, allow only inside chosen windows, or set a daily app budget. When a rule applies, selected apps are hidden system-wide until they are allowed again. No willpower games, no streaks, no social layer — just one clear setting that gives you your attention back. Built on Apple's Screen Time APIs, Focus Blocks works entirely on your device. It has no backend and no account. Your rules sync between your own devices through iCloud, under your own Apple ID. Screen Time app selections are private device-local tokens, so each device asks you to confirm the apps it should block before enabling a synced rule there. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Create as many focus blocks as you want — mornings, weekdays, deep-work afternoons • Pick specific apps and whole categories in one tap • Block during a schedule, allow only during a schedule, or set a daily limit • Enable synced rules separately on each device after confirming local app selections • Add a weekly setup window so blocks cannot be edited on impulse • Enable or disable any inactive block from one screen PRIVACY BY DEFAULT • No sign-up, no account • No analytics, no ads, no third-party SDKs • Uses Apple's Screen Time framework — selections and usage stay on-device • iCloud Key-Value Store is the only remote storage, and it lives in your own Apple ID Focus Blocks is self-directed. It is not a parental-control product and does not monitor or manage other people's devices. Requires iOS 18 or later.

Taskly is a simple and powerful to-do app designed to help you organize your day and stay focused on what matters. PLAN YOUR DAY Create tasks quickly and keep your daily responsibilities in one organized place. See what needs to be done today and what is coming next. SMART REMINDERS Set a date and time for your tasks and receive a local notification when it’s time to get them done. STAY ORGANIZED Organize tasks with categories and priorities so you can quickly understand what needs your attention. BREAK TASKS INTO STEPS Turn bigger tasks into smaller subtasks and track your progress as you complete each step. RECURRING TASKS Create daily, weekly, or monthly recurring tasks for routines and responsibilities you don't want to forget. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your completed tasks and daily progress at a glance, helping you stay consistent throughout the day. SEARCH AND FILTER Quickly find tasks and switch between views such as today, upcoming, and completed tasks. DARK MODE Use Taskly comfortably at night with a dedicated dark appearance designed for a more comfortable viewing experience. KEY FEATURES • Quick task creation • Due dates and times • Local reminders • Priorities • Categories • Subtasks • Daily, weekly, and monthly recurrence • Search • Upcoming tasks • Completed tasks • Light, dark, and system appearance • Full support for English and Arabic Taskly keeps your tasks simple, organized, and easy to manage — so you can spend less time managing your list and more time getting things done.