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Head-to-head · Focus Tools

Focus vs AppBlock

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Focus #6 in Focus Tools 7.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Focus
AppBlock #8 in Focus Tools 7.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit AppBlock

Focus leads on 0 checks, AppBlock on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Free planonly AppBlock
  • Free trialboth

Focus and AppBlock score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for focus tools; Focus sits at #6 and AppBlock at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

AppBlock offers free plan; Focus doesn't.

Focus is the better fit for mac users wanting strict schedules and profiles. AppBlock is the better fit for people who want scheduled blocking on phones.

  • Focus fits best

    Mac users wanting strict schedules and profiles

  • AppBlock fits best

    People who want scheduled blocking on phones

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Side by side

Feature Focus 7.9/10 Visit ↗ AppBlock 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #6 in Focus Tools #8 in Focus Tools
Best for Mac users wanting strict schedules and profiles People who want scheduled blocking on phones
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $29 one-time —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 7 days 7 days
Free trial length 7 days 7 days
Deployment Desktop, Browser extension Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms macOS, Chrome extension iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Focus 0/4 · AppBlock 0/4
Website blocking Not checked yet Not checked yet
App blocking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Focus timer Not checked yet Not checked yet
Session reports Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Blocks both websites and applications on macOS.
  • Schedules and locked sessions help enforce chosen focus periods.
  • Profiles, Pomodoro timers and productivity statistics support varied routines.
  • Schedules can trigger by time, day, location, or Wi-Fi.
  • Blocks apps, websites, URLs, and keywords across mobile and browsers.
  • Strict Mode, usage limits, and reports support focused routines.
Cons
  • No mobile apps are available.
  • The core product is limited to macOS and browser extensions.
  • Focus 2 costs $49 one-time; Lifetime is $129 one-time.
  • Free limits Quick Block, schedules, and Strict Mode.
  • Allowlist Blocking mode and Enhanced Strict Mode are Premium features.
  • Its listed platforms are iOS, Android, and browser extensions.
Our verdict

Focus is a distraction-blocking app for macOS, aimed at students, professionals, creatives, parents and others who want fewer digital interruptions. It blocks websites and applications, and its schedules can repeat on selected days and…

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AppBlock helps people limit distracting apps and websites, including specific URLs and keywords, across phones and supported browsers. Its combination of immediate blocking, recurring schedules, usage limits, and reports suits personal…

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  1. FocusFocus Tools 7.97-day trial
  2. AppBlockFocus Tools 7.9Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Focus — where it wins

    • Blocks both websites and applications on macOS.
    • Schedules and locked sessions help enforce chosen focus periods.
    • Profiles, Pomodoro timers and productivity statistics support varied routines.

    Where it doesn't

    • No mobile apps are available.
    • The core product is limited to macOS and browser extensions.
    • Focus 2 costs $49 one-time; Lifetime is $129 one-time.

  • AppBlock — where it wins

    • Schedules can trigger by time, day, location, or Wi-Fi.
    • Blocks apps, websites, URLs, and keywords across mobile and browsers.
    • Strict Mode, usage limits, and reports support focused routines.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free limits Quick Block, schedules, and Strict Mode.
    • Allowlist Blocking mode and Enhanced Strict Mode are Premium features.
    • Its listed platforms are iOS, Android, and browser extensions.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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