Head-to-head comparison

FocusMe vs AppBlock: Feature Comparison (2026)

AppBlock is a capable phone blocker for Android and iPhone, with profiles that switch on by time, place or Wi-Fi, and extensions for Chrome, Edge and Brave. FocusMe is a website and app blocker for Windows, Mac and Linux, with Android and iPhone apps that sync to it. Here’s an honest look at how they compare, checked on both sites on 14 October 2026.

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Feature Comparison Table

Feature	FocusMe	AppBlock
Website Blocking	✓ Every browser on the computer, and on the phone	✓ On the phone, and in Chrome, Edge and Brave
App & Game Blocking on the Computer	✓ Any app or game	✗ Browser extensions only
App Blocking on the Phone	✓	✓
Windows, Mac & Linux Apps	✓	✗
Android App	✓	✓
iOS App	✓	✓
Schedules	✓ Unlimited plans	✓ Profiles by time and day
Location & Wi-Fi Triggers	✗	✓
Flexible Time Limits	✓ Per-site & per-app budgets	✓ Usage limits
Launch Limits	✓ Restrict how often apps open	✓ Launch count limits
Strict Mode	✓ Four levels on every device	✓ Strict Mode with a cooldown or approval
Accountability Partner	✓ A partner can approve a stop	✓ Third-party approval (Premium on some phones)
Enforced Mode on the Computer	✓ A running plan cannot be stopped or weakened	✗
Enforced Screen Breaks	✓ Full-screen overlay with skip protection	✗
Pause Limits	✓ Daily count & duration caps	✗
Usage Tracking	✓ Activity tab	✓ Statistics
AI Productivity Coach	✓ Daily/weekly reports	✗
Free Version	14-day free trial, no card; mobile apps free to download	Free plan with limits
Price	$17.95 a month, $119.40 a year or $449 once	Premium monthly, yearly or lifetime, priced in the app stores; 7-day trial

Key Differences

The Computer Is More Than a Browser

AppBlock’s desktop side is an extension for Chrome, Edge and Brave: websites in those browsers, and nothing for the apps and games on a PC or Mac. FocusMe is a desktop application first. It blocks websites in every browser and any app or game on Windows, Mac and Linux, and its Android and iPhone apps sync the same plans to your phone.

How Strict It Gets

AppBlock’s Strict Mode makes a block harder to undo, with a cooldown or a third party’s approval; on the free plan it is capped at 12 or 24 hours, depending on the phone. FocusMe has four levels on every device, and on the phone Lock it Down gives you no way to stop until the plan ends. On the computer, Enforced Mode goes further: while a plan runs it cannot be stopped or weakened, FocusMe cannot be quit, and the plan can only ever be made stricter. On Windows, a plan can also keep Windows Settings and Task Manager closed while it runs, and the Extra Protection Service keeps FocusMe running through restarts. On a Mac, a plan can also keep Activity Monitor, Terminal and the clock settings closed while it runs, so a schedule ends when it should, and Protect Uninstall keeps the app where it is. If you want a human in the loop, an accountability partner can approve a stop instead of a typing challenge.

Place and Wi-Fi Triggers

AppBlock’s profiles can switch on by location or by the Wi-Fi you’re connected to, as well as by time. FocusMe does not do that. Its plans run on schedules, timers and time budgets, and they sync between your computer and your phone.

AI Coach

FocusMe’s built-in AI Coach analyzes your daily usage and delivers personalized productivity reports with actionable recommendations you can apply with one click.

Price

AppBlock has a free plan with limits (two or three schedules, depending on the phone) and Premium monthly, yearly or lifetime, priced in the app stores rather than on its website, with a 7-day trial. FocusMe is $17.95 a month, $119.40 a year or $449 once, with a 14-day free trial and no card, and one licence covers 5 computers and 2 mobile devices.

When AppBlock Is the Better Choice

If your distractions are all on your phone, and you rely on profiles that switch on at the office or on your home Wi-Fi, AppBlock is a good app and its free plan is enough to try it properly. If a computer is part of the problem, or you want a lock that holds on the desktop too, FocusMe is the one built for that.

AppBlock’s features and plans were checked on appblock.app on 14 October 2026. A ✗ means the feature was not listed there. If something has changed, the form below reaches us.

What Users Say

Here’s what people who tried other blockers say about FocusMe:

“Best procrastination blocker and amazing developer! 10/10. Out of all the website/procrastination blockers which I tried (Freedom, ColdTurkey, HeyFocus, LeechblockNG, etc) this one is the only one which has everything!”

Filip J. via Trustpilot

“I’ve used K9, Mobicip, Cold Turkey, Freedom, you name it. None of those products even come close to FocusMe. Stop wasting time and start making a change in your life today!”

Terry G via Trustpilot

“It’s much more flexible than others I tried (Freedom and Cold Turkey most notably), the only one I can’t get around…”

John Cremlim via Trustpilot

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FocusMe better than AppBlock?

If a computer is involved, yes. AppBlock is a strong phone app with place and Wi-Fi triggers that FocusMe does not have. FocusMe blocks websites in every browser and any app or game on Windows, Mac and Linux, syncs plans to Android and iPhone, and adds screen breaks, pause limits and Enforced Mode on the computer.

Does AppBlock work on Windows or Mac?

Only through browser extensions for Chrome, Edge and Brave, which block websites in those browsers. FocusMe runs on Windows, Mac and Linux and blocks websites in every browser and any app or game.

Which is stricter?

On the phone, both can make a block hard to undo: AppBlock with Strict Mode, FocusMe with Lock it Down, which gives you no way to stop until the plan ends. On the computer, only FocusMe has an answer: Enforced Mode, where a running plan cannot be stopped or weakened.

How does the pricing compare?

AppBlock has a free plan with limits, and Premium is sold monthly, yearly or for life in the app stores, at prices that vary by store and region. FocusMe is $17.95 a month, $119.40 a year or $449 once for 5 computers and 2 mobile devices, with a 14-day free trial (no card) and a 60-day money-back guarantee. Checked 14 October 2026.

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