Frost Lock vs Focus Block
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Frost Lock
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Spending more time on your phone than you meant to? Lock distracting apps, set daily limits, and make more time for what matters with Frost Lock. [HOW IT WORKS] β’ Lock: block the apps you choose for a set amount of time. β’ Deep Freeze: a strict lock that cannot be opened until the timer runs out. β’ Limits: give an app a daily time budget. When it runs out, that app stays locked until midnight. β’ Routines: lock your apps automatically on the days and times you set. β’ History: see time spent per app, time locked, and how often you tried to open a blocked app. [PRIVACY] Frost Lock is built on Apple's Screen Time. Everything stays on your device and is deleted when you delete the app. When you want to put the distracting apps down, Frost Lock is there. --- Frost Lock Plus Go ad free and create up to 10 routines and up to 10 daily limits, with more than one app per limit. Every basic feature, including the lock itself, is free and stays free. Frost Lock Plus is an auto-renewable subscription, billed monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. It renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple Account settings. β’ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ β’ Privacy Policy: https://ninemomo.github.io/FrostLock/ β’ Email: ninemomo.public@gmail.com
Focus Block
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Willpower alone is rarely enough against distracting apps. Focus Block adds one small pause before an automatic tap β so you can notice, choose, and keep more of your day. Built on Apple Screen Time, Focus Block helps you lock distractions, delay impulsive opens, and turn screen time into saved time. No dramatic promises. Just a practical way to stay in control. HOW IT WORKS β’ Choose the apps or websites that pull you in β’ Protect them with a lock, delay, schedule, usage alert, or place-based rule β’ When you open a protected app, a calm shield appears first β’ Breathe, wait, or complete a short pause β then decide intentionally β’ Track time you kept for yourself on Home and in Insights CORE FEATURES β’ Manual Lock β lock distractions for a set time in one tap β’ Delay Lock β make selected apps wait before they open β’ Schedule Lock β auto-protect apps during daily windows β’ Usage Alert β gentle shield when daily usage crosses your limit β’ Danger Hour & Weekly Limit Guard β protect peak scrolling hours and weekly overuse β’ Location Lock β auto-lock when you enter or leave a place β’ Website protection in Safari for distracting domains β’ Custom shield challenges and Better Moves for healthier resets β’ Focus timers and wellness breaks β’ Insights for patterns, saved time, and progress β’ Home Screen widget and Live Activities PRIVATE BY DESIGN Focus Block is built as an on-device wellbeing tool. Screen Time usage stays on your device (and, if you enable it, in your private iCloud). There is no Focus Block account, no ads, and no cross-app tracking. Purchases are handled by Apple; subscription status is verified with RevenueCat using an anonymous ID. FREE & PREMIUM Use one protected app at a time for free with the App Focus timer, Manual Lock, and core pause tools. Focus Block Premium unlocks smart locks, unlimited protected apps, advanced pause styles, deeper insights, and more β with a 7-day free trial on current plans. Cancel anytime in your Apple Account subscriptions. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel at https://apps.apple.com/account/subscriptions Privacy Policy: https://1drv.ms/b/c/6b9edcbcd9951892/IQDCIRruGmo0T6PtT6F2sZAYAVdZtRiLCz9X84ki38nLD_k?e=0KKWc3 Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: focusblock.help@outlook.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Focus Block at none against Frost Lock's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Frost Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Focus Block sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Frost Lock ships an update every 9 days, Focus Block weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Frost Lock | Focus Block |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 389 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hyeon mo Gu | Ayhan Can Isidici |
In-app purchases
Frost Lock
- Plus (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- Plus (Yearly)$9.991 Year
Focus Block
- Premium Weekly β 50% Reward7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Focus Block Premium Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Premium Yearly β 50% Reward7 Days trial$34.991 Year
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- Focus Block Premium Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
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