Comparison

Crux vs FocusLock

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

Head to head
About

Crux

Features
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Crux blocks the apps that steal your time — so you can actually focus. Set a session, pick the apps to block, and put your phone down. Crux uses Apple's Screen Time technology to enforce the block system-wide, even if you close the app. FOCUS SESSIONS Block any app for as long as you need. Crux holds the block until the session ends — no cheating. SCHEDULED SESSIONS Set recurring blocks in advance. Your protection runs automatically, even if you never open the app. NIGHT MODE Block apps during your sleep window. Wake up to how many times you reached for your phone, how long you were on it, and which apps kept you up. INSIGHTS See where your day actually went — hour by hour, and which apps took it. Crux marks the hours it protected for you, and tells you how today compares with your usual pace. HOME SCREEN WIDGET See what's coming without opening the app — your next session, tonight's sleep window, and a live countdown while a block is running. STREAKS & STATS See your focus streak and total time saved grow over time. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR PHONE Crux reads your Screen Time data inside Apple's sandbox, and it never leaves your device. We never see which apps you use, or which ones you block. No gimmicks. No fake willpower tricks. Just a hard block on the apps that shouldn't have your attention. Privacy Policy: https://idanrach.github.io/crux-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://idanrach.github.io/crux-legal/terms.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FocusLock

Features
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Block distracting apps and websites with flexible timers, Deep Focus, and automatic schedules. FocusLock helps you reduce screen time, stop endless scrolling, and stay focused for work, study, sleep, and everything that matters beyond your screen. Why you’ll love Focus Lock • Block distracting apps and websites • Start flexible focus timers • Enter Deep Focus for hours, days, or until you stop • Build automatic morning, work, evening, and all-day rules • Track focused time, completed sessions, and progress • Protect access with a private gesture pattern stored on your device • Personalize your Home Screen with beautifully designed app icons Whether you are studying for an exam, finishing important work, building healthier screen habits, or winding down before bed, Focus Lock makes it easier to stay with what matters. Less scrolling. More living. Download Focus Lock and reclaim your attention today. Privacy policy: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zhangxiaomeng1/autonomy/main/focuslock_PrivacyPolicy.md Terms of use: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zhangxiaomeng1/autonomy/main/focuslock_UserAgreement.md

Screenshots

Crux4 screens
FocusLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

Crux and FocusLock are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Crux sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and FocusLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crux ships an update every 2 weeks, FocusLock weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Crux versus FocusLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCruxFocusLock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdan RachmaniBeijing Yangming Jiuha Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Crux

Subscriptions3
  • Crux Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Crux Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Crux Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

FocusLock

Subscriptions2
  • FocusLock7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • FocusLock$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Crux free?
Crux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusLock free?
FocusLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crux or FocusLock have ads?
Neither Crux nor FocusLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crux or FocusLock?
Crux ships an update every 2 weeks, and FocusLock weekly. Most recently, Crux was updated on September 11, 2026 and FocusLock on September 23, 2026.

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