# Focus Gate vs Daybreak

The clearest difference is ads: Daybreak at none against Focus Gate's shown. Focus Gate's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Gate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Daybreak sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Gate ships an update monthly, Daybreak every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Gate | Daybreak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybreak-screen-time-control/id6787161673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KINGMAKERAPPS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781215495) | [Ryan Setiawan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787161675) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Gate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-gate-block-screen-time/id6783000114)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


### Daybreak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybreak-screen-time-control/id6787161673)

This app automatically blocks distracting applications overnight and keeps them locked in the morning until a focus session is completed. It helps users prioritize their morning routine before accessing social media, games, or news.

**Highlights:** Automatic overnight app blocking, Morning focus session requirement, Customizable distraction selection, Simple, automatic scheduling, Emergency access with limits, Live Activities and Dynamic Island support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |
| Champion | $19.99 | one-time |
| Founding Member | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Gate free?

Focus Gate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Daybreak free?

Daybreak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Focus Gate or Daybreak have ads?

Focus Gate shows ads; Daybreak does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Gate or Daybreak?

Focus Gate ships an update monthly, and Daybreak every 2 weeks. Most recently, Focus Gate was updated on October 16, 2026 and Daybreak on October 2, 2026.

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