Zebra vs FaveLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Zebra
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Zebra turns a real barcode into your focus switch. Scan an everyday object โ a book, a mug, a cereal box โ to start Focus and block the apps that steal your attention. The only way out is to scan again. That tiny bit of physical friction is enough to break the autopilot scroll. Meet Zibi, your zebra companion. He lives on your home screen and reflects how your focus is going โ proud when you protect your time, happy to see you come back. WHY ZEBRA WORKS โข Physical friction beats willpower โ a real scan, not a tap you can swipe away โข Block distracting apps with Apple Screen Time โข Start and end Focus by scanning your chosen object โข No punishment, no guilt โ only gentle encouragement โข Private by design โ your data stays on your device HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a barcode you already own 2. Scan to Focus โ distracting apps lock 3. Scan again to unlock when you're truly ready Perfect for deep work, study sessions, family dinners, and reclaiming your evenings. Take back your attention, one scan at a time.
FaveLock
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FaveLock helps you stop reaching for the apps you can't put down โ with a little help from someone you actually want to hear from. HOW IT WORKS Pick the app(s) you keep opening without thinking, and register a photo of your "fave" โ anyone whose photo and words motivate you. From then on, whenever you try to open a blocked app, your fave's photo appears with a message instead. Choose Sweet mode for gentle encouragement, or Tough mode if you respond better to some tough love. FaveLock runs entirely on Apple's Screen Time (Family Controls) framework. It never sees which apps you actually chose to block โ that information stays private to Apple's system, by design. FREE VS PREMIUM โข Free: block 1 app of your choice, forever, at no cost. โข Premium: block as many apps as you like, with no limit. Premium is a $1.99/month auto-renewing subscription with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. PRIVACY Your fave's photo, your nickname, and your app selection are stored only on your device. FaveLock has no servers and no accounts โ nothing about your usage is ever uploaded anywhere. Take back a few minutes at a time. Let your fave help. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://emuemutaro.github.io/oshimiteru-privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zebra at none against FaveLock's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. FaveLock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Zebra asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Zebra | FaveLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Walter Scazzosi | AYA FUNAKI |
In-app purchases
Zebra
No in-app purchases
FaveLock
- Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month









