# Focus Lock: Block Apps & Focus

> Block distracting apps & games

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1494966346](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1494966346)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1494966346`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Flipd Apps
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (287 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-25
- **First published:** 2020-03-12
- **Size:** 66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/focus-lock-block-apps-focus/id1494966346)
- **Website:** [http://www.flipdapp.co](http://www.flipdapp.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.flipdapp.co/terms-privacy](http://www.flipdapp.co/terms-privacy)

## Description

Focus Lock: Block Apps & Focus is a proven tool for reducing screen time and eliminating distractions. As a Chrome extension, it lets you block all or selected apps for a session, schedule blocks automatically, and stay focused whether you’re studying, working, or taking a digital detox.

Key features include Block Your Apps, Save Shortcuts, Whitelist Apps, Tagged Goals, Activity history, Weekly Progress, Day Streak, and a Daily Goal. It’s privacy-friendly: no data selling and no ads; premium subscriptions support ongoing development.

## Rankings

- #93,788 — Overall

## Review summary

Focus Lock is praised for its core ability to block distracting apps and support focus, especially for study and ADHD-driven routines, aided by a simple UI. However, repeated bugs, blocking failures, and post-update instability undermine reliability. Many users are frustrated by opaque or unavailable customer support, pricing concerns (subscription/paywall after limited uses), and management quirks (50-app cap, whitelisting issues, and Screen Time integration). Overall value hinges on reliability and support as much as on the blocking feature.

### Pros

- Effective app blocking that reduces distractions and aids focus, study, and productivity.
- Simple, straightforward UI that’s easy to use.
- Seen as life-changing for some users with ADHD, helping discipline and organization.
- Provides a motivational, coaching feel—the timer enforces completing tasks.
- Helpful for study sessions and maintaining concentration when it works.

### Cons

- Frequent bugs and glitches: timer runs but apps aren’t blocked, freezes, or fail after updates.
- Poor or unresponsive customer support with long waits and unresolved issues.

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