Stop Doomscrolling vs Locus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Stop Doomscrolling
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Don't block apps. Request them. Your social apps โ Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, YouTube โ are locked by default. To open one, you have to ask. And you only get 15 minutes. No willpower required. No streaks to maintain. No dopamine reset rituals. Just intention. Your social media apps stay locked by default. When you actually need them โ to check a DM, post something, or browse with purpose โ open a 15-minute window. When time's up, they lock again automatically. No willpower required. No complicated schedules. Just a simple daily quota of intentional sessions. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps you want to block 2. They stay locked around the clock 3. Tap "Open Window" for 15 minutes of access 4. Apps lock again automatically when time's up FREE โข 2 windows per day โข All core blocking features โข Stats and streak tracking PRO โข 10 windows per day โข $4.99/month or $39.99/year DMOnly uses Apple's Screen Time technology to enforce blocks at the system level โ it works even if you close the app or restart your phone. Your data stays on your device. No account required. No data collected. https://dmonly.app/privacy.html https://dmonly.app/terms.html
Locus
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Locus blocks the apps that break your focus โ for real. Pick a focus mode, choose the apps and websites that distract you, and start. For the whole session they're actually closed. No nagging, no streaks, no detox score โ just a calm shield between you and the scroll. Locus is built for people who are serious about focus: students and exam-takers who need to study, and professionals who do deep work. If you've ever said "I just want my phone to be quiet while I work," this is for you. WHY LOCUS IS DIFFERENT Most screen-time apps either show a gentle "take a breath" screen you tap past in seconds, or block so loosely you bypass them in one move. Locus removes the decision entirely. Once a session starts, the block is real. FOCUS MODES โข Timed session โ set a duration, block your distracting apps, and focus until time's up. โข Pomodoro โ work and break cycles (25/5 or your own). Apps stay blocked while you work and open on breaks. โข Scheduled focus โ recurring weekly blocks for study hours, work hours, or exam week. Focus turns on automatically. STRICT MODE Make quitting harder. Ending a session early takes a deliberate confirmation step, so a moment of weakness doesn't cost you your focus. CALM, NOT JUDGMENTAL A simple summary shows your total focus time and completed sessions. No guilt-tripping analytics and no gamified badges โ just quiet feedback that respects your attention. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Locus works offline and needs no account. Your app selection stays on your device. Blocking is built on Apple Screen Time (Family Controls), so it's enforced by iOS itself. Truly focus. Start your first session today. Note: Locus uses Apple's Screen Time permission to block apps and websites. It does not collect or share your usage data. Legal Terms of Use (EULA): https://locus-indol.vercel.app/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://locus-indol.vercel.app/en/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Stop Doomscrolling at weekly against Locus's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Stop Doomscrolling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Locus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stop Doomscrolling ships an update weekly, Locus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stop Doomscrolling | Locus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ๆฟๅฎ ไธ | BAHADIR SOFUOGLU |
In-app purchases
Stop Doomscrolling
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
Locus
- Locus Pro โ Monthly$2.991 Month
- Locus Pro โ Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Locus Pro โ Lifetime$39.99








