# Focus To vs Blackout

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blackout at every 4 days against Focus To's every 5 weeks. Blackout also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Focus To's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 12) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus To sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Blackout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blackout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus To has 15K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Focus To's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blackout's.

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, Blackout every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus To | Blackout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-focus-timer-and-tasks/id966057213/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-screen-time-control/id6743734163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 100 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/966057212) | [VC Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804250714) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus To

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-focus-timer-and-tasks/id966057213)

This app combines a Pomodoro timer with task management to boost productivity. Organize tasks, set reminders, and track your focused work sessions with detailed reports. Syncs across all your devices for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer with customizable lengths, Task and project organization, Recurring tasks and reminders, Detailed time tracking reports, Cross-platform synchronization, White noise for focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus To-Do Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-designed interface
- 🚀 Helpful for productivity and focus
- 💡 Useful Pomodoro technique integration
- 🌱 Motivating gamification features
- 📊 Detailed analytics and progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Cluttered or confusing interface
- 🕰️ Timer resets or disappears unexpectedly
- 🚫 Paywall locks core features

**Reported bugs**

- Pomodoro timer not working correctly
- Data/progress resets randomly
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Calendar integration
- Ability to pause/resume Pomodoro sessions
- More customization options
- Improved Apple Watch app functionality


### Blackout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-screen-time-control/id6743734163)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting applications and enforcing focused sessions. Its intense, no-excuses timer promotes discipline for studying, working, or taking a break from your phone.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Uninstall protection, One-tap focus activation, Intense, no-excuses timer, Discipline and focus enhancement

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blackout Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Blackout Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Blackout Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus To free?

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

### Is Blackout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus To or Blackout?

Blackout is rated higher. Focus To averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Blackout averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Focus To or Blackout have ads?

Neither Focus To nor Blackout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus To or Blackout?

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, and Blackout every 4 days. Most recently, Focus To was updated on October 27, 2026 and Blackout on October 16, 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.*