FocusLock: QR App Blocker
David Pape Productivity iPhoneiPadiPod touch
FocusLock: QR App Blocker is a free Productivity app for iPhone and iPad by David Pape. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated May 7, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 1 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- May 7
- 2026 · v2.0
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About FocusLock: QR App Blocker
FocusLock is a simple focus timer with app blocking — completely free. No subscription, no account, no ads. WHAT MAKES FOCUSLOCK DIFFERENT Instead of a pause button you'll tap the moment your willpower wavers, you end a session by scanning a QR code — on packaging, on a book, on a poster, or on your own code stashed somewhere across the room. This forces you to physically step away from your phone before resuming Set a timer, start your session, and your screen locks. To unlock early, you need to scan any QR code. That small physical barrier is enough to break the reflex of picking up your phone — and actually get work done. HOW IT WORKS — Set your focus duration and choose a mode — FocusLock takes over your screen — Your timer runs as a Live Activity, visible even on the lock screen — To exit early: scan any QR code (print one, use one you already have) — When your session ends, you're free BUILT-IN POMODORO SYSTEM Set your work interval, break length, and number of rounds. FocusLock guides you through structured focus sessions automatically. APP BLOCKING Choose which apps to block during your session. Social media, news, games — gone until your timer ends. EMERGENCY UNLOCK Life happens. A limited number of emergency unlocks per week let you break out when you truly need to — with a deliberate 5-press confirmation to prevent impulse use. STATS & STREAKS Track your focus history, see your weekly progress, and build a streak that keeps you coming back. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account required. No analytics. No tracking. Everything stays on your device. FocusLock is for people who know they work better without their phone — and want a tool that enforces it. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What’s new
Version 2.0 · Updated May 7, 2026
What's new in this version: • FocusLock is now completely free — forever • All features unlocked for every user • No subscription, no ads, no accounts • Optional: buy me a coffee to support development
App privacy
The developer, David Pape, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FocusLock: QR App Blocker | – | Free | May 7, 2026 | |
| Blankr: App Blocker & Focus | – | Free | Apr 13, 2026 | Compare |
| Strict App Blocker:Block Apps | 5.0 / 5 (1) | Free | Sep 24, 2026 | Compare |
| Vault: App Blocker - QR Unlock | – | Free | Sep 1, 2026 | Compare |
| BreakOff: Block Apps Together | 4.8 / 5 (14) | Free | Oct 13, 2026 | Compare |
| Fokusd - App Blocker | 5.0 / 5 (6) | Free | Oct 6, 2026 | Compare |
| Recode: Screen Time Control | 3.8 / 5 (6) | Free | Jul 24, 2026 | Compare |