Comparison

App Blocker・Focus Lock vs Parental Control App PausePlay

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

Parental Control App PausePlay

Features
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Less screen time. More healthy activities. PausePlay helps kids earn access to their favorite apps by completing positive activities like exercise, reading, math, and puzzles. You choose which apps to block. Your child completes an activity. Then they earn screen time to play. TURN SCREEN TIME INTO MOTIVATION Instead of simply telling kids to put the device down, PausePlay gives them something positive to do first. Choose the apps you want to protect and let your child earn access through healthy, age-appropriate activities. HOW PAUSEPLAY WORKS • Choose which apps to block • Pick activities your child can complete • Kids move, read, solve math problems, or complete puzzles • Completed activities earn screen time • You decide how much screen time they receive • Apps become available for the earned time ACTIVITIES KIDS CAN DO PausePlay makes screen time something kids work toward through activities that support healthier daily routines. • Guided physical exercises • Reading activities • Math challenges • Puzzles and brain activities • Age-appropriate challenges YOU CONTROL THE SCREEN TIME Parents stay in control. Choose which apps are protected and decide how much screen time an activity earns — whether that's 5, 10, 15, or 30 minutes. Your child gets a simple goal: complete an activity first, then enjoy their earned screen time. BUILD HEALTHIER DIGITAL HABITS PausePlay isn't just about blocking apps. It's designed to help families create a healthier relationship with screens by encouraging kids to: • Move more • Read more • Practice math • Exercise their minds • Build positive routines • Enjoy screen time after completing positive activities Less arguing about devices. More opportunities to move, learn, and grow. SCREEN TIME WITH A PURPOSE Whether your child loves games, videos, or other apps, PausePlay helps turn device time into motivation for something positive. Activities first. Play after. PAUSEPLAY PREMIUM Try PausePlay Premium free for 7 days. Unlock the full PausePlay experience, including: • Access to all activities and challenges • App blocking and screen time controls • Customizable screen time rewards • More ways to build healthy daily routines • Access to new activities and features as they're added Choose a monthly or yearly subscription. Cancel anytime. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://sevencamps.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sevencamps.com/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

App Blocker・Focus Lock3 screens
Parental Control App PausePlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

App Blocker・Focus Lock and Parental Control App PausePlay 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 Parental Control App PausePlay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
App Blocker・Focus Lock versus Parental Control App PausePlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp Blocker・Focus LockParental Control App PausePlay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeroPlay Ltd.Seven Camps LLC

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
2 purchases

Parental Control App PausePlay

Subscriptions2
  • PausePlay Premium$5.991 Month
  • PausePlay Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is App Blocker・Focus Lock free?
App Blocker・Focus Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parental Control App PausePlay free?
Parental Control App PausePlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do App Blocker・Focus Lock or Parental Control App PausePlay have ads?
Neither App Blocker・Focus Lock nor Parental Control App PausePlay shows ads.

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