Comparison

Unstuck vs Onyx Focus

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

Head to head
About

Unstuck

This app helps you overcome procrastination by blocking distracting applications for a set duration. It offers multiple session modes and strict controls to ensure you stay focused on your tasks without intrusive reminders or tracking.

Highlights
  • OS-level app blocking via Screen Time
  • Multiple session modes (Pomodoro, Micro-task, Schedule)
  • Strict mode to prevent early bailouts
  • On-device focus logs and stats
  • Customizable recurring schedules
  • Privacy-focused with no tracking or cloud storage
Features
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Stop scrolling. Start finishing. Unstuck is a procrastination killer for people who already know the tricks and still can't stop opening the same four apps. Pick a task, set a duration, and Screen Time shields the distractions until the timer runs out. No mascots. No streak guilt-trips. No dashboards pretending to be work. Just a hard stop between you and the feed. **What it does** - OS-level blocking via Screen Time — not a polite reminder - Shielded apps stay shielded until the session ends - Live countdown with apps-blocked count front and center - Local focus log so you can see the minutes you actually showed up **Three session modes** - *Pomodoro* — 25/5 focus and break intervals - *Micro-task* — one small unstuck action, distractions off until it's done - *Schedule* — recurring weekly windows that run themselves **Built for serious users** - FamilyActivityPicker for private app and category selection - Custom recurring schedules with day and time ranges - Strict mode confirms before you can bail early - Daily streak and focus stats, on-device only **Privacy** App selections use Apple's privacy-preserving tokens. History stays on device. No accounts. No tracking. No cloud. Requires iOS 17 and Screen Time authorization. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Onyx Focus

Features
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Every app blocker lets you cheat. You delete it, or tap "ignore for today", and you're back in the feed. Onyx is the one you can't. Monk mode has no stop button and freezes your app list, so you can't delete your way out until the timer ends. Pick your apps and websites once, then block them right now, on a weekly schedule, or in Pomodoro rounds. When you open a blocked app, a calm shield stands in the way and sends you back to what matters. BLOCK NOW Choose a duration from 15 minutes to 10 hours and start. The apps stay blocked until the timer runs out. Monk mode makes it strict: no stopping early, no deleting apps, until it ends. SCHEDULES Workday, Night, Weekend, or your own days and hours, overnight included. Onyx blocks automatically every week, even when the app is closed. POMODORO Focus in rounds, rest in between. Apps are blocked while you work and free on your breaks, with a notification at every switch. ALWAYS ALLOWED The apps you really need stay usable, even inside a blocked category. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no server, no tracking. Everything runs on your iPhone through the Screen Time system built into iOS. Onyx cannot even see which apps you chose. FAIR PRICE Try everything free for 7 days. Then one fair yearly price, or pay once and keep it forever. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Onyx needs the Screen Time permission, which iOS asks for on first launch. It blocks apps on this iPhone, for you, not for managing someone else's device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://onyxfocus.app/privacy

Screenshots

Unstuck4 screens
Onyx Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Onyx Focus at 17.0 against Unstuck's 26.0. 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. Unstuck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Onyx Focus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Unstuck versus Onyx Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnstuckOnyx Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHarris ZimmermanRamona Furter

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Unstuck

Subscriptions3
  • Unstuck Weekly Subscription$6.997 Days
  • Unstuck Monthly subscription$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Onyx Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Onyx Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Onyx Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Onyx Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Unstuck free?
Unstuck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Onyx Focus free?
Onyx Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unstuck or Onyx Focus have ads?
Neither Unstuck nor Onyx Focus shows ads.

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