Comparison

App Blocker & Focus vs LockTimer

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

Head to head
About

App Blocker & Focus

This app helps you stay focused by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers customizable reminders and scheduled focus sessions to build better screen habits. Track your progress and maintain accountability with gentle nudges.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Customizable reminder tones
  • Scheduled focus sessions
  • Quick Focus sessions
  • Progress tracking and insights
  • Parent Mode for child accountability
Features
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Simba is more than an app blocker. It's a gentle reminder to stay true to the focus you promised yourself. Most blockers just say no. Simba goes further: when you try to open something you've blocked, a friendly cat named Simba shows up with a personal reminder in your own tone of voice, motivational, honest, playful, or brutally direct, so you pause, remember why you blocked it, and choose focus instead of distraction. BLOCK WHAT PULLS YOU AWAY - Block distracting apps: social media, games, video, or anything that steals your time - Block websites too, not just apps - Group apps into folders like Social Media, Games, or Work Distractions, and reuse them everywhere CHOOSE HOW SIMBA REMINDS YOU - Pick your tone: Motivational, Honest, Playful, Brutal, or Mixed - Simba's shield replaces the default block screen with something that actually makes you think twice FIT FOCUS INTO YOUR REAL LIFE - Set schedules for work hours, school time, or nightly wind-down, enforced automatically even when the app is closed - Start a Quick Focus session anytime, timed or open-ended - Use ready-made routines like Deep Work, Gym, Pre-Sleep, and Reading - Track your session on your Lock Screen with Live Activity STAY ACCOUNTABLE, GENTLY - Turn on Hard Mode when you know a simple Stop button won't be enough - Emergency Unlock is there for genuine reasons, with just enough friction to make you certain FOR YOU OR YOUR FAMILY - Myself Mode for personal focus, no restrictions on you - Parent Mode with a PIN, so you can help your child build better screen habits SEE YOUR PROGRESS - Daily streaks, focus minutes, and the apps that tempt you most - Simple insight cards that celebrate progress, never guilt Premium unlocks unlimited focus sessions, Hard Mode, full schedules, and complete Insights. Remember why you blocked it, before you open it. That's Simba. Privacy Policy: https://www.simbafocus.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.simbafocus.com/terms.html

About

LockTimer

Features
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LockTimer lets you choose how long apps remain available and how long they stay locked afterward. Instead of blocking apps immediately, set a limited amount of time to use them first. When time is up, the selected apps lock automatically. Access returns when the lock duration ends. Use it before bed, during breaks, before work, or whenever you want to step away from your phone after using it briefly. How It Works 1. Choose the apps to lock 2. Set the time until lock 3. Set the lock duration and start the timer You can also create schedules that lock apps automatically on selected days and times. Timers take priority while running, and active schedules resume afterward. Features • Set the time until apps lock • Set the lock duration • Choose apps to lock • Create schedules by weekday and time • View the remaining lock time • Check timers with Live Activity • Manage multiple timers and schedules The free version lets you create up to two timers and start one timer per day. Pro removes timer creation and daily start limits and enables schedules. Terms of Use https://apps.mishimadesign.com/locktimer/legal.html#terms-en

Screenshots

App Blocker & Focus4 screens
LockTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LockTimer at every 2 days against App Blocker & Focus's weekly. 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. App Blocker & Focus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and LockTimer 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

App Blocker & Focus ships an update weekly, LockTimer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
App Blocker & Focus versus LockTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp Blocker & FocusLockTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFatih DemirYuki Mishima

In-app purchases

3 purchases

App Blocker & Focus

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

LockTimer

Subscriptions2
  • LockTimer Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • LockTimer Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • LockTimer Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is App Blocker & Focus free?
App Blocker & Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockTimer free?
LockTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do App Blocker & Focus or LockTimer have ads?
Neither App Blocker & Focus nor LockTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, App Blocker & Focus or LockTimer?
App Blocker & Focus ships an update weekly, and LockTimer every 2 days. Most recently, App Blocker & Focus was updated on September 10, 2026 and LockTimer on September 20, 2026.

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