Comparison

App Blocker・Focus Lock vs Screen Time & App Limits

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 Lock

Features
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Block distracting apps and limit websites when you need uninterrupted time. App Blocker uses Apple Screen Time controls, while your selections stay private on device. App Blocking Start a timed block and your selected apps stay locked until the timer ends. Schedules • Scheduled block — Block during recurring days and time windows. • Daily limit — Block after the daily usage limit is reached. Website Blocking Add a domain you want to block. Safari Private Browsing will be unavailable while website blocking is on. Strict Mode Don't allow ending the session early. Security App Lock · Biometric Unlock · PIN · Pattern Advanced restrictions • Prevent app installation — Stops new apps from being installed from the App Store. • Prevent app removal — Stops apps from being deleted from this device. • Prevent in-app purchases — Blocks purchases made inside apps. • Prevent Apple Account changes — Stops Apple Account settings from being changed on this device. • Prevent passcode changes — Stops the device passcode from being changed. Your selection stays private on your device — app names are never shared. Premium • Unlimited blocking sessions. • Automated schedules. • More blocked websites. • Strict Mode until the timer ends. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/privacy-policy

About

Screen Time & App Limits

Features
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Screen Time is a screen time manager for individuals and families. It uses the Screen Time capabilities built into iPhone and iPad to create a clear, sustainable rhythm for managed apps. Set the length of each use session, the break between sessions, and a daily allowance. Time is counted only while managed apps are actually used. When a session limit is reached, Screen Time pauses managed apps and restores access automatically after the break. You can also assign a separate daily limit to each selected app. Key features: • Custom use-and-break cycles and daily allowances • Individual daily limits for selected apps • Manage all apps or selected apps, categories, and websites • Protect settings with Face ID, Touch ID, or a local PIN • Add time for today, skip one break, or manually lock and unlock managed apps • One-time purchase to unlock automation permanently; no subscription Privacy first: no account, no ads, and no third-party analytics. Rules, status, and system-provided selection tokens stay on your device. Usage diagnostics: view local steps and outcomes and choose to share a diagnostic file. It contains no selected apps, websites or passwords and is not uploaded automatically. System calls and your experience reports are recorded separately.

Screenshots

App Blocker・Focus Lock3 screens
Screen Time & App Limits3 screens

Verdict

The call

App Blocker・Focus Lock and Screen Time & App Limits are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Lock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Screen Time & App Limits sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
App Blocker・Focus Lock versus Screen Time & App Limits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp Blocker・Focus LockScreen Time & App Limits
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeroPlay Ltd.少元 李

In-app purchases

4 purchases

App Blocker・Focus Lock

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$39.99
1 purchases

Screen Time & App Limits

One-time1
  • 永久解锁$3.99

Questions

Is App Blocker・Focus Lock free?
App Blocker・Focus Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Time & App Limits free?
Screen Time & App Limits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do App Blocker・Focus Lock or Screen Time & App Limits have ads?
Neither App Blocker・Focus Lock nor Screen Time & App Limits shows ads.

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