BlockSite vs Focus

BlockSite7.5Visit Focus7.4Visit

Higher score BlockSite #19 in Distraction Blocking Software 7.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit BlockSite

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Focus #20 in Distraction Blocking Software 7.4/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Focus

• BlockSite fits best

  Users wanting broad device coverage and a lifetime option

• Focus fits best

  Mac users wanting deep paid controls

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Side by side

Feature	BlockSite 7.5/10 Visit ↗	Focus 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.5	7.4
Ranking	#19 in Distraction Blocking Software	#20 in Distraction Blocking Software
Best for	Users wanting broad device coverage and a lifetime option	Mac users wanting deep paid controls
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$99.99 one-time	$29 one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	7 days
Money-back guarantee	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	macOS, Chrome extension
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Enterprise
Features BlockSite 3/4 · Focus 4/4
Scheduled blocking	✓	✓
Recurring schedules	✓	✓
Locked sessions	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Browser extensions	✓	✓
Specs
Block targets	Websites and apps	Websites and apps
Mobile apps	Ios and android	None
Devices included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Blocks websites, apps, categories, and keywords Supports timed sessions, recurring schedules, and cross-device syncing Covers web, iOS, Android, and Chrome extensions	Blocks both distracting websites and applications Locked sessions, schedules, profiles, and password protection One-time pricing with a 7-day trial and lifetime option
Cons	The paid offering centers on one lifetime tier Its published integration list names Slack only The feature set may be broader than needed for simple blocking	No free plan Limited to macOS and a browser extension No mobile apps
Our verdict	BlockSite is a distraction-blocking tool for students, professionals, and general users who want to restrict access to websites, mobile apps, categories, or keywords. It combines block lists with Focus Mode for timed sessions, scheduled… Read the review →	Focus is a macOS distraction-blocking app for students, professionals, creatives, parents, and other users who want to reduce digital interruptions. It can block websites and applications, run timed sessions, and apply recurring schedules… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• BlockSite — where it wins

  • Blocks websites, apps, categories, and keywords
  • Supports timed sessions, recurring schedules, and cross-device syncing
  • Covers web, iOS, Android, and Chrome extensions

  Where it doesn't

  • The paid offering centers on one lifetime tier
  • Its published integration list names Slack only
  • The feature set may be broader than needed for simple blocking

• Focus — where it wins

  • Blocks both distracting websites and applications
  • Locked sessions, schedules, profiles, and password protection
  • One-time pricing with a 7-day trial and lifetime option

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • Limited to macOS and a browser extension
  • No mobile apps

• BlockSite7.5/10 · Free plan

  A broad-coverage blocker with scheduled controls, syncing, and a $99.99 lifetime plan.

  Visit BlockSiteFull verdict →
• Focus7.4/10 · 7-day trial

  A focused Mac blocker with locked sessions, schedules, profiles, and one-time pricing.

  Visit FocusFull verdict →