FocusPass vs Time Debt

Both apps are made by the same independent developer and both use Apple's Screen Time frameworks, but they solve different problems. FocusPass handles the moment you open a distracting app: GO BACK, or use a short timed Pass that relocks on its own. Time Debt handles a daily time budget: when it runs out, you can borrow minutes from tomorrow's allowance.

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FocusPass: one decision at a time

  • Protected by default. Every open shows GO BACK or USE A PASS.
  • A daily number of short, timed Passes, each with an automatic end.
  • Focus Saves count every time you choose to go back.
  • Focus Zones and Deep Focus for hours that need full protection.

Time Debt: a budget with a cost

  • A daily screen-time allowance for the apps you choose.
  • Out of time? Borrow 5, 10 or 15 minutes, and tomorrow's allowance starts shorter.
  • Borrowed time is repaid once, automatically, with no interest.

Which one fits you?

Choose FocusPass if your problem is opening apps on autopilot many times a day. Choose Time Debt if your problem is total time and you want to see the cost of going over. Using both on the same apps would mean two sets of rules, so pick one per group of apps.

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Common questions

Are FocusPass and Time Debt the same app?

No. They share a developer and Apple's Screen Time frameworks, but FocusPass is built around timed Passes for each app open, and Time Debt is built around a daily allowance you can borrow from.

Where can I get Time Debt?

Time Debt: Screen Time is on the App Store for iPhone.

Get FocusPass free on the App Store

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