Comparison

Focus Keeper vs Screen Time Blocker

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

Head to head
About

Focus Keeper

This app helps boost productivity and combat procrastination using the Pomodoro technique. It breaks tasks into focused work intervals followed by breaks, ideal for students, professionals, and individuals managing ADHD. Track your progress and stay on task with customizable settings and an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer with customizable sessions
  • Study and exam timer functionality
  • ADHD-friendly structured technique
  • Productivity time tracker with charts
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Customizable break lengths
Features
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Focus Keeper is the ultimate focus timer and Pomodoro timer designed to help you boost productivity and fight against procrastination. Whether you're a student preparing for an exam, managing ADHD, or simply trying to stay focused, this app is here to make your time management easier. By leveraging the original Pomodoro method, Focus Keeper helps you break down your tasks into manageable intervals and balance work with breaks, so you can stay on track without burning out. With a built-in study tracker, customizable settings, and an intuitive design, Focus Keeper is ideal for those who need a reliable exam timer or just want to track their progress efficiently. Focus Keeper: Pomodoro Timer, Exam Timer, ADHD Pomodoro – Stay true to the original technique with 25-minute sessions followed by short breaks to keep your mind sharp. Customizable Focus Timer – Adjust the length of your sessions, short breaks, and long breaks to suit your workflow. Exam Timer & Study Timer – Ideal for students and professionals, the product acts as a perfect exam timer to help you easily manage study sessions. ADHD Friendly – Tailored for those with ADHD, the app’s structured technique helps improve concentration and task completion. Time Tracker – Track your productivity over time with insightful charts and fight against ADHD and procrastination. Simple Interface – With a clean and intuitive design, it's easy to set up your focus timer and start working on your tasks immediately. How Its Works? Set Your Focus Timer & Study Timer– Choose a task and set the clock for 25 minutes. Work Until the Rings – Stay focused on your task until the Pomodoro rings. Take a Short Break – Enjoy a 5-minute break after each session to refresh your mind. Long Breaks – After completing 4 focus sessions, take a longer break of 20-30 minutes to recharge. The app automatically starts the next session, so you can stay productive without interruptions. Who Can Benefit? Whether you're a student needing a reliable study timer for exams, a professional managing multiple tasks, or someone who struggles with ADHD, the concentration app is the perfect tool. The app provides a structured routine, making it easier to avoid distractions and procrastination. Its built-in time tracker and customizable settings ensure that you can stay productive in any environment, from the office to the study room. Why ? Unlike other apps, Focus Keeper offers an original Pomodoro experience while giving you full control over how you manage your focus sessions. Whether you're using it as an exam timer, a study timer, or to manage ADHD, its versatile features and easy-to-use interface make it stand out. Track your productivity over time, customize your features, and use it as a stopwatch for specific tasks – all while avoiding procrastination and staying on task. Read our terms and conditions at https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/36391786 Read our privacy policy at https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/36391786 [ Support: support@pixo.co ]

About

Screen Time Blocker

This app helps you regain control of your smartphone usage by setting app and website limits. It creates focused moments for work, study, or sleep by blocking distracting applications during designated times. Features include customizable restrictions, a "shield" screen to enforce limits, and a Pomodoro timer for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • App and website restrictions
  • Customizable time limits
  • "Shield" screen for enforcement
  • Pomodoro timer integration
  • Undisableable shield option (premium)
  • Multiple restriction profiles
Features
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Focus is an app designed to create truly focused moments for you. It's perfect for those who can't help but open their phones, even when there are tasks to be done - a solution for your smartphone addiction. Leveraging the Screen Time feature, Focus can assist you when you need concentration for obtaining certifications, test studies, or work. Additionally, it's a valuable tool for those looking to combat smartphone addiction and improve sleep quality. ■ Focus safeguards your time with the following features: ・ Focus uses the Screen Time API. This API ensures no unauthorized data access. Please grant permission with peace of mind. ・ It operates based on the apps and times you set for restrictions. For instance, you can set it to prevent SNS usage between 9:00-17:00 during work or study hours. Even granting permissions as short as 10 minutes is possible. ・ If you exceed the time limit and continue to use the app, a "shield" screen appears, preventing further use. ・ Outside the restriction hours (e.g., after 17:00), the shield is deactivated, and the restricted apps become accessible again. ・ You can set multiple restrictions, tailored to your lifestyle. ・ There's a Pomodoro timer feature that leverages the app restriction function. This helps you study or work more efficiently. ・ It's also possible to make the shield non-deactivatable from the premium plan, ensuring you always adhere to the limits. Focus is recommended for: Those addicted to SNS, often checking it during work hours. With Focus, you can set it so SNS apps are off-limits from 9:00 - 17:00. People who use their phones before sleeping. You can set all apps to be unusable after 22:00. If you start your morning dawdling on entertainment or gaming apps and miss a productive start. For instance, restrict such apps from 8:00 - 10:00. Music lovers who get lost in their tunes during study breaks. You can set music apps to be usable only for 20 minutes during study hours. Those who quickly deactivate restrictions from the settings app. With Focus, you can set an undisable shield, ensuring you always adhere to the restrictions. It's also a reliable partner for those who want to concentrate on tasks using the Pomodoro timer. Please utilize this app to overcome temptations from other captivating apps. For inquiries or feedback, please contact us at: awesome.digitaldetox.app@gmail.com

Screenshots

Focus Keeper4 screens
Screen Time Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Focus Keeper at 32K against Screen Time Blocker's 21. Focus Keeper also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. Focus Keeper sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Screen Time Blocker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focus Keeper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Keeper has 32K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 68% and 68% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Keeper ships an update every 4 days, Screen Time Blocker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Focus Keeper versus Screen Time Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus KeeperScreen Time Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (32K ratings) — better4.6 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews — better68.3% of reviews
Number of ratings32K — better21
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size872 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIXO Incorporationyudai hirose

Customer experience

Focus Keeper

All ratings31,537 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,047 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative23.3%

Screen Time Blocker

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative19.5%

Bugs and requests

Focus Keeper

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timer randomly stops counting down
  • White noise that can't be turned off
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch support
  • Ability to label/categorize tasks
  • Sync with calendar/to-do apps
  • More sound/music options
  • Customizable break durations

Screen Time Blocker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Focus Keeper

Subscriptions10
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month$12.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year$34.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year Standard7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year Standard$49.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Focus Keeper Pro$99.99
  • Focus Keeper Pro$199.99
15 purchases

Screen Time Blocker

Subscriptions8
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium$4.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Premium$29.991 Year
  • Premium$39.991 Year
  • Premium$79.991 Year
One-time7
  • 100yen$0.49
  • 300yen$1.99
  • 1000yen$5.99
Show 4 more
  • Premium$24.99
  • Premium$39.99
  • Premium$59.99
  • 10000yen$59.99

Questions

Is Focus Keeper free?
Focus Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Time Blocker free?
Screen Time Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Keeper or Screen Time Blocker?
Focus Keeper is rated higher. Focus Keeper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Screen Time Blocker averages 4.6 from 21 ratings.
Do Focus Keeper or Screen Time Blocker have ads?
Neither Focus Keeper nor Screen Time Blocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Keeper or Screen Time Blocker?
Focus Keeper ships an update every 4 days, and Screen Time Blocker every 10 days. Most recently, Focus Keeper was updated on September 24, 2026 and Screen Time Blocker on September 23, 2026.

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