best focus app to stop phone distractions working from home
Working from home, the phone is the leak — LockHour Pro is built for this.
Short answer
Choose LockHour Pros and categories that derail you, set a focus duration, and let a Deep Work mode shield them — with an optional Hard Mode that prevents early exit. It's the difference between 'I'll just check quickly' and an actual focus block.
As a pay-once tool it fits a home-office setup without adding yet another monthly subscription.
What to look for before choosing
- Deep Work mode shields chosen apps/categories.
- Set focus-block duration.
- Optional Hard Mode (no early exit).
- System-level block via Screen Time.
- Pay-once, no monthly fee.
A practical decision process
- Select the apps that distract you.
- Set a focus-block length.
- Enable Hard Mode if you need it.
- Start Deep Work and do the task.
- Apps return automatically when time's up.
Quick comparison
| Need | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Check whether useful features require a subscription, a one-time unlock, or neither. | The cheapest app on day one may not be cheapest after a year. |
| Privacy model | Prefer on-device work when the content is sensitive. | Private documents, resumes, study data, and family content deserve careful handling. |
| Export / lock-in | Confirm file formats, sharing, backup, and deletion controls. | A good app should help you finish the task, not trap your work. |
Where LockHour Pro fits
LockHour Pro fits remote workers who want uninterrupted deep-work blocks without willpower battles.
Pay onceNo adsOn-device
This is a publisher-authored buying guide from the app developer. App Store features and prices can change, so confirm details on the listing before purchase.
FAQ
Will it stop me 'just checking' my phone?
Hard Mode prevents early exit for the block, so a quick check isn't possible until it ends.
Can I block whole categories?
Yes — block individual apps, categories or websites.
Subscription?
No — pay-once.