App Blocker & Focus vs Visual Focus Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
App Blocker & Focus
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Block distracting apps in under a minute โ and keep everything on your iPhone. No account, no tracking, no server. Quell runs on Apple's Screen Time, so even your app choices stay private. A REAL BLOCK, YOUR RULES โข Always on, a daily limit, or a schedule โ overnight windows and weekdays included โข Websites too: a blocked category covers its web versions โข Open a blocked app and a shield steps in โ Quill the hedgehog, a nudge, or your own message (Premium) โข Need a moment? One 15-minute break a day free, three with Premium โข Strict mode removes the break button and locks the rule while it blocks STAY MOTIVATED โข A focus streak that only grows, with milestones from 3 days to a full year โข 18 achievements, shareable in one tap โข Home and Lock Screen widget: what's blocked now, your streak, and Quill โข Usage stats and five themes (Premium) TRY PREMIUM FREE 14 days free: unlimited rules, limit + schedule combined, strict mode, three breaks a day, your own shield message, stats and themes. Cancel anytime. And one real rule stays free forever โ no countdown, no card. PRIVATE BY DESIGN There is no server, so there is nothing to leak and nothing to sell. Optional iCloud backup keeps your streak and rules in your own iCloud โ still no account, ever. Requires iOS 18 or later and Screen Time permission. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://quell-app.pages.dev/privacy
Visual Focus Timer
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Do you struggle with time blindness, ADHD, or standard timers that just trigger anxiety? Welcome to the ultimate tool built for your brain. Visual Focus Timer helps you wrap your head around time by turning abstract numbers into a beautiful, shrinking visual block. Instead of watching stressful seconds tick down, you can see exactly how much time you have left at a glance. Whether you are using the Pomodoro technique, studying for finals, or tackling household chores, this app is designed to get you into deep hyper-focus effortlessly. WHY VISUAL FOCUS TIMER WORKS: โข Visual Timeboxing: A stunning, animated color block drains as time goes by, giving your brain an instant spatial understanding of time. โข Built for ADHD & Neurodivergence: Designed specifically to combat time blindness without numeric anxiety. โข One-Tap Presets: Quickly jump into action with local presets for micro-tasks, hyper-focus blocks, or deep work. โข Haptic Sensory Alerts: Feel your progress with satisfying haptic feedback vibration patterns that guide your focus and reward your finished tasks. โข Privacy First: 100% offline. No accounts, no data collecting, and no tedious setup. Just open it and focus. Perfect for time blocking, ADHD management, study sessions, productivity tracking, and minimalist lifestyle routines. Take control of your day now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visual Focus Timer at none against App Blocker & Focus's 3. Visual Focus Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). App Blocker & Focus's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. App Blocker & Focus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Visual Focus Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | App Blocker & Focus | Visual Focus Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | โ |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cosmin Iulian Zimbroianu | Maria Guadalupe Escamilla Hernandez |
In-app purchases
App Blocker & Focus
- Premium Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Premium Yearly14 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$22.99
Visual Focus Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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