# impcat vs SocialFocus

The clearest difference is rating: SocialFocus at 3.9 against impcat's 2.7. SocialFocus also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 18 months) and review sentiment (59% vs 32%). impcat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ads, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

impcat costs $2.99 and SocialFocus $4.99 up front. SocialFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. impcat asks for nothing beyond the download.

SocialFocus holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SocialFocus has 325 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of impcat's written reviews are positive against 59% of SocialFocus's.

impcat ships an update every 18 months, SocialFocus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | impcat | SocialFocus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [2.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impcat/id1496845136/reviews) | **[3.9 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialfocus-hide-distractions/id1661093205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **325** |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #43 | **#23** |
| Size | 20 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Design Bench - Immersive Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496845135) | [Yevhen Tretiakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592732760) |

## What reviewers say

### impcat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impcat/id1496845136)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app simulates photorealistic painting results for gaming and tabletop miniatures. It allows users to customize miniature sections with colors they own or plan to buy, using manufacturer-promoted palettes. The simulation includes base coloring, layering, shading, and highlighting.

**Highlights:** Photorealistic painting simulation, Customizable miniature sections, Manufacturer-promoted color palettes, Automated color complement recommendations, Shopping list generator, Custom color creation and mixing, Color scheme inspiration randomizer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for planning paint schemes
- 💡 Useful for visualizing colors
- ✨ Realistic rendering
- 🚀 Helpful community support (subreddit)
- ✅ Good for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Very limited built-in models
- 💸 High cost for limited content
- 🧩 Complicated import process
- 🤷‍♂️ Lack of clear instructions
- ⏳ App feels abandoned/no updates

**Reported bugs**

- In-app store not working
- App restarts when using mixed colors
- Update broke Apple Pencil functionality on iPad
- File browser is annoying
- Importing models on iOS not functional

**Requested features**

- Add more Warhammer 40K .SVG models
- Include Citadel paint color references
- Permanent toggle-off for auto mode
- Landscape mode
- Easier way to import minis


### SocialFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialfocus-hide-distractions/id1661093205)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Take back control of your attention by selectively hiding distracting elements on popular social media and video websites. Customize your browsing experience by concealing feeds, recommendations, shorts, and more. A PRO version offers advanced features for dedicated users.

**Highlights:** Hide feed, shorts, and related videos, Block comments and other elements, Customizable settings per site, Startup settings, Import/Export settings, Hotkey configuration (PRO)

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for combating social media addiction
- 👍 Customizable and effective at blocking distractions
- 💡 Allows using apps without getting sucked into endless scrolling
- 🚀 Declutters social media experience
- 👍 Helps users stay focused and intentional with their time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some features not working as expected (e.g. blocking Instagram suggested posts)
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
- 💰 Requires a subscription in addition to initial purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Instagram suggested posts not getting blocked
- Facebook feed not loading properly with extension enabled
- YouTube Shorts still visible in recommendations
- LinkedIn promoted posts no longer getting blocked

**Requested features**

- Add more options to block specific features on TikTok
- Ability to block open in app requests for Instagram
- Option to grayscale sites for less distraction
- Add support for more social media platforms (e.g. Discord, BlueSky)
- Ability to schedule social media blocks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is impcat free?

impcat costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SocialFocus free?

SocialFocus costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, impcat or SocialFocus?

SocialFocus is rated higher. impcat averages 2.7 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while SocialFocus averages 3.9 from 325 ratings.

### Do impcat or SocialFocus have ads?

Neither impcat nor SocialFocus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, impcat or SocialFocus?

impcat ships an update every 18 months, and SocialFocus monthly. Most recently, impcat was updated on October 20, 2026 and SocialFocus on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, impcat or SocialFocus?

impcat currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and SocialFocus at #23. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*