focusLock - Your key to focus
dataWorks GmbH Productivity iPhoneiPadiPod touchApple Watch
focusLock - Your key to focus is a free Productivity app for iPhone and iPad by dataWorks GmbH. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated January 27, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 3 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jan 27
- 2026 · v0.6.0
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About focusLock - Your key to focus
Finally, a distraction blocker you can't just tap through. focusLock uses the power of technology to create a physical barrier between you and your phone's most distracting apps. Tap your key to lock. Tap it again to unlock. You can use any NFC tag or your Apple Watch as the key. It's that simple—and that effective. WHY IT WORKS Unlike traditional app blockers with easy-to-bypass timers, focusLock requires a physical key to unlock. Store your NFC tag in another room, give it to a friend, or keep it at home while you work. When unlocking requires effort, staying focused becomes the path of least resistance. KEY FEATURES • NFC Key System — Lock and unlock with any NFC tag. No more "just one more scroll." • Program Keys — Program your own NFC tags directly from the app. • Apple Watch Support — If you have an Apple Watch, you can also it as key. • Flexible Blocking — Block specific apps (blocklist mode) or allow only essential apps (allowlist mode). • Auto-Lock — Schedule automatic locking so your phone locks itself when you need to focus. • Focus Timer — Track how long you've been in focus mode with a live, on-screen timer. • Lock History — Review your focus sessions and see your total distraction-free time grow. • Emergency Unlocks — 5 emergency unlocks included for those rare moments when you truly need access. • Free & no hidden fees — You can use everything for free. If you want to support us or need more than 5 emergency unlocks, you can top them up. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. No accounts. No tracking. No analytics. Just you, your phone, and better focus. PERFECT FOR • Deep work sessions • Studying for exams • Digital detox • Breaking phone addiction • Reclaiming your attention
What’s new
Version 0.6.0 · Updated January 27, 2026
-Accepting more key cards (e.g. Rail Cards) -Small UI Tweaks
App privacy
The developer, dataWorks GmbH, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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