1Focus vs FocusLock
1Focus
onefocusapp.com
FocusLock
tryfocuslock.comSide by side
| Figure | 1Focus | FocusLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.83/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Distraction Blocking Software | 8.4 (#4) | 7.4 (#23) |
| App blocking | The free version blocks unlimited apps, including email apps. | It can block apps by process name, and its process-check loop runs every two seconds. |
| Privacy | The app does not collect personal data, upload data, or store which apps or websites users visit; Pro contacts the site for category updates and sends only the current category version number. | Focus profiles, session history, block lists, statistics, and settings are stored locally, and the privacy policy says FocusLock has no crash reporting or day-to-day activity tracking. |
| Purpose | 1Focus blocks distracting websites and apps to help users stay focused. | FocusLock is an OS-level distraction blocker that blocks websites and apps across the computer. |
| Support | The support page asks users to email the maker and says to check spam if no reply arrives within two business days. | The maker invites users to report issues or contribute through GitHub and offers optional donations through Ko-fi. |
| Website blocking | The free version blocks unlimited websites in Safari, Chrome, Brave, Edge, Opera, and Arc. | It blocks sites through the OS hosts file, so the blocks apply across browsers without an extension or per-browser setup. |
Plans
In their own words
1Focus
1Focus is a macOS app that blocks distracting websites and apps to help users focus. Its free version can block unlimited websites in Safari, Chrome, Brave, Edge, Opera and Arc, as well as unlimited apps, including email apps. It can also block internet access by blocking installed web browsers and the App Store. Free blocks are limited to six hours; Pro allows longer durations and adds recurring schedules, allowlists, multiple block lists, limited pausing, and URL keyword and category blocking. Scheduling can cover repeating periods such as weekdays during working hours. Users can configure blocks to be difficult to bypass, and a confirmed active block cannot be canceled. The app says it does not collect or upload personal data or store visited apps and websites. For category updates, Pro contacts the site and sends only the current category version number. Created in 2014 by German programmer Niklas Behrens, 1Focus is available free through the Mac App Store and offers a 14-day Pro trial.
FocusLock
FocusLock has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.