# App Blocker & Focus vs SwingCat

The clearest difference is ads: App Blocker & Focus at none against SwingCat's shown. SwingCat's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Blocker & Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and SwingCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App Blocker & Focus ships an update every 10 days, SwingCat every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Blocker & Focus | SwingCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuichiro Honda](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773757654) | [SYNCRAFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821469238) |

## What reviewers say

### App Blocker & Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-blocker-and-focus-isshin/id6796974527)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Isshin Pro (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Isshin Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |


### SwingCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swingcat-focus-timer/id6800948890)

This app uses a playful swinging cat animation to help you stay focused during study or work sessions. Complete sessions to collect more cats and grow your virtual world. It's designed to make productivity more engaging and visually rewarding.

**Highlights:** Playful swinging cat animation, Collectible cats, Focus session tracking, Customizable focus duration, Background music options, Daily, weekly, monthly statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SwingCat Pro – Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| SwingCat Pro - Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| SwingCat Pro_Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Blocker & Focus free?

App Blocker & Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SwingCat free?

SwingCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do App Blocker & Focus or SwingCat have ads?

SwingCat shows ads; App Blocker & Focus does not.

### Which is updated more often, App Blocker & Focus or SwingCat?

App Blocker & Focus ships an update every 10 days, and SwingCat every 11 days. Most recently, App Blocker & Focus was updated on October 31, 2026 and SwingCat on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*