Comparison

Foccus vs Latch

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

Head to head
About

Foccus

Features
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Can't put your phone down? It's not your fault. Those apps were designed to keep you inside. Foccus was designed to keep them out. Foccus turns focusing into a game: shake your phone โ€” and 3 randomly picked apps from your list get locked. Who's going? Instagram, TikTok, or that game you can't quit? Luck decides. That's why every session starts with the thrill of a lottery draw. THE REST IS UP TO YOU While the timer runs, your locked apps are off limits โ€” try to open one and you'll hit a shield. Hold out, and every screen-free minute turns into points. Finish the session and the points, streak and badges are yours. Give up early... and your streak resets. Simple, fair, ruthless. HOW IT WORKS โ€ข Pick the apps that can be locked โ€” just once โ€ข Shake your phone (or tap the dice) โ€ข 3 random apps get locked for 30 min to 3 hours โ€ข Resist, earn points, level up EVERYTHING THAT KEEPS YOU PLAYING โ€ข Points: every screen-free minute = 1 point, multiplied by completion bonuses and streaks โ€ข Daily streaks: complete a session every day and watch your multiplier grow โ€ข 6 levels: start as a Rookie, rise to Zen Legend โ€ข 8 badges to collect: from First Step to the 1,000 Minute Club โ€ข Screen-Free Time stats: the exact opposite of screen time โ€” charts of the minutes you spent away from your phone THE SERIOUS PART Foccus is built on Apple's official Screen Time technology. The lock is real: you can't swipe it away or bargain for "5 more minutes." Watch the countdown live in the Dynamic Island โ€” even when the app is closed. PRIVACY? ZERO DATA. Apple never tells us which apps you picked โ€” so we couldn't share it even if we wanted to. No account, no sign-up, no ads, no tracking. Everything stays on your device. WHO IS IT FOR? โ€ข Students who reach for their phone mid-study session โ€ข Professionals who "just check something" and lose 40 minutes โ€ข Night scrollers glued to the screen before sleep โ€ข Everyone who started a digital detox and quit on day three โ€” this time, the game is on your side Stop fighting your screen time. Turn it into a game and win. Shake. Lock. Focus. SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASE Foccus Pro unlocks unlimited focus sessions. The free version includes one session per day. โ€ข Foccus Pro Monthly: auto-renewable subscription, 1 month โ€ข Foccus Pro Yearly: auto-renewable subscription, 1 year โ€ข Foccus Pro Lifetime: one-time purchase, not a subscription Both subscriptions start with a 3-day free trial. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged within 24 hours prior to the end of that period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://luqalab.com/app/shake-and-focus/en/privacy-policy.txt

About

Latch

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Some apps you open on purpose. Others just open themselves โ€” you reach for them before you even decide to. Latch is for the second kind. Pick the apps that pull you in, lock them for a window you set in advance, and Latch holds the line โ€” even when you're tempted to peek. It isn't a timer you can dismiss; it's a commitment you make to yourself, on purpose, and keep. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your apps. Choose the ones you open without thinking. Latch works through your iPhone's own Screen Time controls โ€” it never sees which apps you picked. 2. Set the lock. Once, on a weekly schedule, a date range, or specific days each month. Your call, made with a clear head. 3. Add friction to change your mind. Opening early means waiting it out, or slowly typing a passage by hand โ€” no paste, no shortcuts. Just enough of a pause to choose on purpose. WHY LATCH Most urges are loud, then gone in a few minutes. A soft timer you can skip doesn't help in that moment. Latch is built to hold โ€” short of the deliberate exits you set up yourself โ€” so the decision you made calmly is the one that stands. - Four lock types โ€” once, weekly, date range, or monthly. - Your choice of exit โ€” wait it out, type a passage, both, or no early exit at all (Locked mode). - Paste-blocked typing test โ€” real typing, not a clipboard shortcut. - A calm shield, never a lecture โ€” just a reminder of your own decision. - Private by design โ€” no account, no login. The apps you lock never leave your device. FREE & PRO Your first latch is free. Latch Pro unlocks unlimited latches, every lock type, Locked mode, and a customizable shield. - Latch Pro Monthly โ€” $3.99/month - Latch Pro Yearly โ€” $24.99/year Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled; manage anytime in your App Store account. Prices may vary by region. Terms of Use: https://latch-aqq.pages.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://latch-aqq.pages.dev/privacy PRIVACY Latch has no account and no server-side profile of you. The apps you choose to lock stay on your device. The only data collected is anonymous, aggregate analytics โ€” none of it linked to your identity.

Screenshots

Foccus4 screens
Latch4 screens

Verdict

The call

Foccus and Latch are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Foccus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Latch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Foccus ships an update weekly, Latch every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Foccus versus Latch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFoccusLatch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmet Tekilhan karabay

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Foccus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$23.491 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$44.99
2 purchases

Latch

Subscriptions2
  • Latch Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Latch Pro (Yearly)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Foccus free?
Foccus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Latch free?
Latch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Foccus or Latch have ads?
Neither Foccus nor Latch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Foccus or Latch?
Foccus ships an update weekly, and Latch every 4 days. Most recently, Foccus was updated on September 11, 2026 and Latch on August 23, 2026.

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