ClassTime Lock vs MadFocus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ClassTime Lock
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Still distracted by short videos and social media? Self study class app helps you forcibly lock your computer, say goodbye to procrastination, and focus on learning and work! [Core Function] Custom self-study schedule: Set daily/weekly self-study periods and automatically lock the machine Application whitelist: Only allowed to use learning/office apps, eliminating interference from entertainment software Tomato Clock Mode: 5-120 minutes of focus+short breaks, scientifically improving efficiency Anti laziness password: An unlock password can be set to prevent arbitrary changes to the schedule and whitelist app Focus on data statistics: record learning time, clock in incentives, and become more motivated the more you learn 【 Applicable Scenarios 】 -Student Party Exam Preparation and Homework Writing -Office workers work in depth and handle projects -Preparation certificate, postgraduate entrance examination review -Any moment of focus that requires' undisturbed 'attention Open self-study class, put down your phone, and find your focused self again!
MadFocus
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If you can't control one phone, what part of your life do you actually control? "Just five minutes" turns into an hour. Your work is right in front of you, but your thumb keeps scrolling. MadFocus is the app blocker built for that exact moment. MadFocus locks distracting social, short-video, and gaming apps, stops you when you try to open them, and replaces easy-to-ignore reminders with a brutally honest push back to your goals. Use it for screen time control, digital detox, studying, fitness, deep work, and breaking procrastination. KEY FEATURES ■ Block distracting apps Choose individual apps or entire categories. When focus mode is active, blocked apps stay out of reach until you complete an unlock challenge. ■ Get called out, not coddled The block screen gives you direct, goal-aware messages instead of another gentle notification to dismiss. ■ 11 hard-to-ignore unlock challenges Want temporary access? Complete the challenge you draw: · Read Aloud: face the front camera, read the assigned line, match at least 50% of the text, and reach the volume threshold · Confession Contract: type a reflection word for word · Face Yourself: look at yourself through the front camera and confront the impulse · Life Countdown: watch your remaining time tick away · Motivation Video: finish a discipline video before continuing · Hold Your Promise: focus on the goal you wrote for yourself · Face-Down Reset: place your phone screen-down for five minutes · Walk 50 Steps: get up and move before unlocking · 10 Squats: complete ten squats with on-device pose recognition · Window Photo: walk to a window and photograph daylight and the outdoor scene · Challenge Roulette: let MadFocus randomly choose your next penalty ■ Four focus modes Discipline, Fitness, Study, and Hustle modes tailor the experience to what you are trying to achieve. ■ Screen time accountability Review blocked attempts by day, week, month, and year. See how often distraction wins, then take that time back. WHO IT'S FOR · Students preparing for exams who lose study time to quick checks · People building a fitness habit but getting stuck scrolling · Professionals and creators fighting procrastination · Anyone doomscrolling late at night and trying to rebuild self-control Freedom comes from discipline. Turn on blocking, stop mindless scrolling, and put your attention back where it belongs. Terms, Privacy Policy, and Technical Support: https://media.zyi1024.com/madfocus/legal-support.html Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClassTime Lock at none against MadFocus's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. MadFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ClassTime Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ClassTime Lock | MadFocus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 培薇 刘 | 翼 张 |
In-app purchases
ClassTime Lock
No in-app purchases
MadFocus
- MadFocus PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
- MadFocus PRO Yearly3 Days trial$29.901 Year
- Lifetime$99.00









