# Stay Focused: Site/App Blocker > App blocker, study timer, shorts blocker & reels blocker for self control. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.stayfocused](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.stayfocused) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.stayfocused` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** INNOXAPPS LLP - **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY - **Downloads:** 6,176,963 - **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (169,987 ratings) - **Version:** 13.0.1 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-10 - **First published:** 2017-08-19 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 17 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-12 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stayfocused) - **Website:** [https://www.stayfocused.me](https://www.stayfocused.me/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://stayfocused.me/privacy-policy-play-store](https://stayfocused.me/privacy-policy-play-store) ## Description **Stay Focused** is an app and website blocker designed to reduce distractions, manage screen time, and build better digital habits. Block Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, games, Shorts, Reels, distracting websites, adult content, keywords, and notifications across scheduled work, study, or family time. Use the Pomodoro-style **Study Timer**, custom schedules, social media limits, usage tracking, and **Strict Mode** to make blocks harder to bypass. The app also includes a Strict Alarm, distraction blocker, site and keyword filtering, and optional Accessibility API features for website monitoring and blocking. It is built for students, professionals, parents, and anyone working to improve focus and self-control. ## Rankings - #20,628 — Overall - #189 — Productivity (Gross) - #3 — website blocker - #7 — stayfree - #17 — stay - #22 — focus ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.stayfocused.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Review summary Users broadly praise Stay Focused for helping with study focus, reducing distractions, and quitting doomscrolling, with many calling it the best or most useful blocker. The app’s strong blocking options and strict mode are repeatedly highlighted as key positives. However, consumers repeatedly note downsides: the free version is heavy with ads; pricing changes (loss of lifetime option, move to paid subscriptions, and paywalls) frustrate users; and some Premium-related issues (subscription not syncing, permission/activation bugs) affect reliability. Overall, high satisfaction but concerns center on ads and premium pricing/bugs. ### Pros - Helps improve focus and productivity, especially for studies and ADHD. - Robust blocking features with strict mode and customizable options. - Highly positive overall experience; many users call it the best app and very helpful. - Effectively reduces doomscrolling and screen addiction. ### Cons - Ads in the free version are intrusive and plentiful. - Pricing concerns: removal of lifetime option, shift to paid subscriptions, and strong paywalls. - Premium-related issues affecting reliability: subscription syncing problems and permission/activation bugs. ## Similar extensions and apps - [App Blocker: Stay Focused](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.screentime.focus.blocker.productivity.focusguard) — 528 users - [Stay Focus: Reels Blocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kundutechstudio.stayfocus) — 92 users - [Stay Focused: Block Sites/Apps](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.trexx.digitox.pornblocker.websiteblocker.app) — 1,317 users - [Be Focused: App, Site Blocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.befocussed809.app) — 7,243 users, 4.90 / 5 - [Focus Timer for Study](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.focuszone.blockdistractions) — 10,577 users - [Focus Blocker: App Blocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gravitypoint.focusblocker) — 15,218 users - [Focusly: Focus Timer & Block](https://chrome-stats.com/d/eu.kpix.focusly) — 1,436 users - [Apps web Blocker: Stay Focused](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mdshakir.appblocker) — 293 users - [FocusOn: Block Shorts & Reels](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wizardevlop.focuson) — 188 users - [Locked In: App locker & Focus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lockedin.appblocker) — 898 users - [Focus Shield - App Blocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appaspect.AppBlocker) — 79 users - [App blocker - Focus Keeper Max](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mobteq.appblocker) — 26,330 users, 4.20 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.stayfocused)