Gate vs Onyx Focus

"Block the apps that distract you — as strict as you want. GATE blocks distracting apps in three strictness levels, from a gentle pause to an iron lock. Fair pricing, no subscription traps, no tracking. GATE is for people who genuinely want to cut their screen time — without being tricked. You decide which apps get blocked and how hard the block is. Three levels — you choose how strict • Mindful — A short pause instead of a block: GATE interrupts the autopilot and asks whether you really need the app right now. • Committed — A real block with a waiting period. Unlocking only happens deliberately, through GATE; after that, everything locks again automatically. • Iron — Sealed until the time you set. No self-unlock. As hard as iOS allows — honest, never "unbreakable". Why GATE • Fair pricing — A transparent price, cancel anytime in your App Store settings. No subscription traps, no hidden costs. • Reliable — Built defensively against the known weaknesses of other blockers, so the block actually holds. • Honest stats — Your focus time, shown plainly: no guilt-tripping, no made-up numbers. • Privacy — No tracking, no ads, no forced account. What you block and how long you spend on your phone never leaves your device. Together in Communities (optional) If you like, create a community with friends around a shared rule or join a public one. You only see who's keeping it up today, never which apps anyone blocks. Optional, uses only your iCloud, deletable anytime. Start for free GATE is free to use: one profile, two apps, all three levels. With Pro you block as many apps as you like, whole categories and websites, create multiple profiles, and see the full stats. GATE Pro • Start with a 14-day free trial, then an affordable yearly plan. • Or pay once and keep GATE forever — no subscription. Have a question? Email support@getgateapp.com — a human replies, usually within 24 hours. Subscription details: GATE Pro (yearly) is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings; the exact price is shown in the App Store. "Forever" is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://www.getgateapp.com/datenschutz.html"

Every app blocker lets you cheat. You delete it, or tap "ignore for today", and you're back in the feed. Onyx is the one you can't. Monk mode has no stop button and freezes your app list, so you can't delete your way out until the timer ends. Pick your apps and websites once, then block them right now, on a weekly schedule, or in Pomodoro rounds. When you open a blocked app, a calm shield stands in the way and sends you back to what matters. BLOCK NOW Choose a duration from 15 minutes to 10 hours and start. The apps stay blocked until the timer runs out. Monk mode makes it strict: no stopping early, no deleting apps, until it ends. SCHEDULES Workday, Night, Weekend, or your own days and hours, overnight included. Onyx blocks automatically every week, even when the app is closed. POMODORO Focus in rounds, rest in between. Apps are blocked while you work and free on your breaks, with a notification at every switch. ALWAYS ALLOWED The apps you really need stay usable, even inside a blocked category. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no server, no tracking. Everything runs on your iPhone through the Screen Time system built into iOS. Onyx cannot even see which apps you chose. FAIR PRICE Try everything free for 7 days. Then one fair yearly price, or pay once and keep it forever. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Onyx needs the Screen Time permission, which iOS asks for on first launch. It blocks apps on this iPhone, for you, not for managing someone else's device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://onyxfocus.app/privacy