moss vs apptoken
A 29.90 euro NFC token and an iPhone app that can also use QR codes, timers and schedules.
Checked 11 November 2026 against Fokusbloks Oy's own pages. We make moss, so we have linked every source below.
What apptoken is
apptoken is a physical NFC token and an iPhone app from Fokusbloks. You build a blocking profile of apps and sites, start a session, and tap the token to get them back. The app also offers a QR code, a timer, schedules, a widget and manual control. A token is 29.90 euros plus 15 euros EU shipping, or 54.90 euros for a two-device bundle with free EU shipping. The site says there are no subscriptions. The App Store listing shows one in-app purchase, a "QR Unlock License" at $8.99, although its description says there are none.
What moss is
moss is an iPhone app that comes with a small physical stone. You choose the apps that distract you, tap your phone on the stone, and those apps stay locked until you tap the stone again. People who live together can link their phones to share schedules and put their phones down at the same time, while each person keeps control of their own phone. Locking is free in the app, the stone is a one-time purchase, and the household features are a paid add-on.
Side by side
| Feature | moss | apptoken |
|---|---|---|
| Price | US$49 stone, free app | Token 29.90 euros plus 15 euros EU shipping. Two-device bundle 54.90 euros |
| Subscription | None to lock your own phone. Household features are a paid add-on | None |
| Works on | iPhone only, iOS 17 or later | iPhone (iOS 17.6+) |
| How you lock | Tap the stone, or start from the app, a Shortcut, the lock screen or the Action Button. Schedules by day of week | Start a session from a profile. Token, QR code, timer, schedule, widget or manual |
| How you unlock | Tap the stone, in the app | Tap the token, or use the method you chose |
| If you need back in | 3 emergency unlocks a month, refilled automatically | Not stated |
| Locking together as a household | Yes, as a paid add-on. Shared schedules, sessions others join in one tap, a view of whose phone is down, a streak. Nobody controls anyone else | None stated. A two-device bundle is sold |
| Whose key opens your phone | Only your household's own stone, card and sprigs unlock your phones | The token, or a QR code, timer or manual control if you enable them |
Where apptoken is better
- Several ways to end a block in one app: token, QR code, timer or schedule.
- Profiles can include websites as well as apps.
Where moss is better
- Unlocking always needs the stone. There is no timer or manual switch to fall back on.
- Three emergency unlocks a month that refill automatically.
- Households can share schedules, join sessions in one tap and see whose phone is down.
Who should pick which
Pick apptoken if
You are in the EU and want a token, or you like having a QR code or timer as well.
Pick moss if
You want the stone to be the only way out, and you want your household to join in.
Sources
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moss is a stone that locks the apps you choose.
Tap to lock, tap to unlock. One price, and locking needs no subscription.
