Comparison

Lockd vs FocusDown

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

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About

Lockd

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Update regarding Legal: Privacy: Hello App Review Team, Thank you for your feedback. We determined that the current version does not require access to Motion & Fitness Activity information. We have therefore removed the Motion & Fitness permission request and its usage-description entry. We also revised onboarding to request notification permission instead. The explanatory screen now uses a neutral “Continue” action that proceeds directly to Apple’s native permission dialog, without a “Maybe Later” or dismiss option. Notifications are used for focus-session alerts and remain fully controlled by the user through iOS settings. Thank you for reviewing the updated submission. ------------------- Lockd helps you focus by blocking distracting apps and catching the mindless phone pickups that break your concentration. WHO IT'S FOR 1. You check your phone without even thinking 2. You lose hours to social media and notifications 3. You struggle to start and stay in deep work 4. You want focus habits that actually stick KEY FEATURES 1. Pickup detection that pulls you back the moment you lift your phone 2. Real app blocking during sessions, powered by Apple Screen Time 3. Custom focus timers for work, study, reading, or a phone-free break 4. Session stats for focused time and how often you reached for your phone 5. Live Activities and widgets for your Lock Screen and Home Screen 6. A clean, minimal, distraction-free design PRIVACY FIRST 1. No account, name, or email required 2. Your focus data stays on your device 3. Lockd never sees which apps you block, iOS keeps that private 4. Analytics are optional and can be turned off anytime HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your focus length 2. Choose the apps to block 3. Press start and stay in the zone CONTACT AND LINKS Support: https://lockdfocus.app/support Privacy: https://lockdfocus.app/privacy Terms: https://lockdfocus.app/terms

About

FocusDown

This app encourages users to put their phone down by using a face-down timer. It detects movement and tilting to remind you to stay focused until the session ends. Build better focus habits with dedicated sessions for studying, work, or reading.

Highlights
  • Face-down focus timer
  • Custom session duration
  • Movement and tilt reminders
  • Focus history tracking
  • Daily and weekly statistics
  • Achievement badges
Features
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FocusDown helps you put your phone down — literally. Start a focus session, place your iPhone face down on a flat surface, and stay away from distractions until the timer ends. Unlike a normal focus timer, FocusDown turns the simple act of flipping your phone over into a clear commitment. During a session, it helps detect movement, tilting, or picking up the phone and gives you a timely reminder so you can return to focus. Great for: * Studying * Deep work * Reading * Exam prep * Writing * Meetings * Phone-free breaks Main features: * Face-down focus timer * Custom session duration * Movement and tilt reminders * Focus history * Daily and weekly statistics * Achievement badges * Calm dark interface How it works: 1. Choose a focus duration. 2. Tap Start. 3. Place your iPhone face down on a flat surface. 4. Stay focused until the session ends. FocusDown does not block other apps. It helps you build a stronger focus habit by making your phone physically harder to pick up. Put your phone down. Stay with one thing. Build better focus, one session at a time. 1. This service is a subscription based paid service, which means you will prepay for future subscription usage. You can currently choose to use this service on a quarterly basis. At the end of each subscription period, your subscription will automatically renew by default, unless you cancel the automatic renewal yourself or we cancel the service. 2. Unsubscribe: To cancel the renewal, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance. You can unsubscribe by opening System Settings, clicking on Apple ID, clicking on Subscription, selecting Premium, and then unsubscribing. 3. Restore purchase: If you receive a prompt saying "You have already subscribed to this project" during the payment process and confirm that you have completed the purchase before, you can click "Restore Purchase" in the upper right corner to restore the purchase. Membership Service Agreement and Automatic Renewal Agreement: https://gcn1s2rmayw3.feishu.cn/wiki/YgqKwPdJmiH0ulkF92kco1CznCg?from=from_copylink Privacy Policy: txhttps://gcn1s2rmayw3.feishu.cn/wiki/SGBIwmUWCiPWoWktE5sclLRgnol?from=from_copylink

Screenshots

Lockd4 screens
FocusDown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lockd at every 5 days against FocusDown's every 9 days. 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. Lockd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FocusDown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lockd ships an update every 5 days, FocusDown every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lockd versus FocusDown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockdFocusDown
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEslam Younis春城 贾

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lockd

Subscriptions2
  • Lockd Premium Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Lockd Premium Monthly3 Days trial$15.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lockd Premium Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

FocusDown

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Member$3.991 Month
  • Annual Member7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Lockd free?
Lockd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusDown free?
FocusDown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lockd or FocusDown have ads?
Neither Lockd nor FocusDown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lockd or FocusDown?
Lockd ships an update every 5 days, and FocusDown every 9 days. Most recently, Lockd was updated on September 17, 2026 and FocusDown on September 11, 2026.

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