Android / iOS app comparison
Switchly vs Foqos
Switchly and Foqos solve a similar focus problem on different platforms. Switchly is Android-only. Foqos is iPhone / iOS-only. This is therefore mainly a platform and workflow comparison, not a direct same-platform rivalry.
Quick comparison
| Criteria | Switchly | Foqos |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Android | iPhone / iOS only |
| Price model | Free core; optional one-time Premium and optional official tags | Free forever with no locked features; community-supported |
| Ads | No ads | No ads |
| Source code | Open source | Open source |
| Account | Not required for the core / offline setup; some optional online features can use services | No account |
| Physical triggers | NFC, QR and barcode | NFC, QR and barcode, plus several timer and manual combinations |
| Own tags | Compatible writable NFC tags; official Switchly Tags are optional | Compatible NFC tags and printable QR codes |
| Blocking scope | Apps, websites and supported in-app surfaces | Apps and websites through Apple Screen Time APIs |
| Best fit | Android users wanting a broader configurable toolkit | iPhone users wanting a free, privacy-first blocker |
The main difference
There is no Switchly app for iPhone or iPad, and Foqos is not an Android app. If your phone platform is already fixed, the decision is straightforward: Switchly belongs on Android and Foqos belongs on iOS.
Where Switchly may fit better
Switchly is designed as a broader Android toolkit with profiles, schedules, Quick Actions, app and website blocking, supported in-app rules, usage insights, emergency recovery and multiple control channels. You can start without hardware, use a compatible NFC tag you already own, or optionally buy an official Switchly Tag.
Where Foqos may fit better
Foqos is fully focused on iOS and presents all features as free, open source and ad-free. Its current strategy list includes manual activation, NFC, QR / barcode, timer combinations, pause timers and temporary-access flows. Its privacy promise states that focus data stays on the iPhone without ads, analytics, tracking or cloud sync.
Bottom line
- Choose Switchly when you use Android and want profiles, schedules, several trigger types, optional Premium and a fully offline build.
- Choose Foqos when you use iPhone or iPad and want a free, open source, privacy-first focus app with NFC and QR workflows.