FocusMe vs Jomo

FocusMe8.6Visit Jomo8.2Visit

Higher score FocusMe #8 in Distraction Blocking Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit FocusMe

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Jomo #12 in Distraction Blocking Software 8.2/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Jomo

• FocusMe fits best

  Power users needing granular desktop controls

• Jomo fits best

  Apple users wanting routines and strict limits

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Side by side

Feature	FocusMe 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Jomo 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.2
Ranking	#8 in Distraction Blocking Software	#12 in Distraction Blocking Software
Best for	Power users needing granular desktop controls	Apple users wanting routines and strict limits
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$9.95/mo	$14.99/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	3 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	3 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome extension	iOS, macOS
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features FocusMe 4/4 · Jomo 4/4
Scheduled blocking	✓	✓
Recurring schedules	✓	✓
Locked sessions	✓	✓
Browser extensions	✓	✓
Specs
Block targets	Websites and apps	Websites and apps
Mobile apps	Ios and android	Ios
Devices included	7 devices	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Detailed rules for websites, apps, games, keywords, and categories Enforced Mode, launch limits, and scheduled blocks support firm boundaries Pomodoro cycles, statistics, AI reports, and accountability features add depth	Blocks apps, websites, keywords, and popular content topics Recurring sessions, continuous locks, limits, and routines Focus Filters and Apple Health integration on paid plans
Cons	Paid access starts at $9.95 a month, billed yearly ($17.95 monthly) The iPhone app requires iOS 16 or later No free plan; after the 14-day trial a paid plan is needed	Coverage is centered on iPhone, iPad, and Mac The Free Plan allows only 1 Session and 1 Action or Limit Advanced controls require a paid plan
Our verdict	FocusMe is a distraction-blocking application for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone, and Chrome. It is designed for professionals, students, developers, parents, and other individuals who want stronger control over digital… Read the review →	Jomo combines screen-time tracking with distraction blocking for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It can block apps, websites, keywords, and popular content topics on Mac through immediate, scheduled, recurring, or continuous rules. Users can also… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• FocusMe — where it wins

  • Detailed rules for websites, apps, games, keywords, and categories
  • Enforced Mode, launch limits, and scheduled blocks support firm boundaries
  • Pomodoro cycles, statistics, AI reports, and accountability features add depth

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid access starts at $9.95 a month, billed yearly ($17.95 monthly)
  • The iPhone app requires iOS 16 or later
  • No free plan; after the 14-day trial a paid plan is needed

• Jomo — where it wins

  • Blocks apps, websites, keywords, and popular content topics
  • Recurring sessions, continuous locks, limits, and routines
  • Focus Filters and Apple Health integration on paid plans

  Where it doesn't

  • Coverage is centered on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • The Free Plan allows only 1 Session and 1 Action or Limit
  • Advanced controls require a paid plan

• FocusMe8.6/10 · 14-day trial

  A highly configurable blocker for people who need firm control over digital distractions.

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• Jomo8.2/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

  A focused Apple-only blocker with routines, strict locks, and flexible paid plans.

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