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
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