AdGuard VPN vs Strive! Focus Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AdGuard VPN
This app encrypts your internet traffic and hides your IP address for secure and private online activity. It offers a proprietary VPN protocol, website exclusions, and over 85 server locations. A free version is available with limited functionality, while a paid subscription unlocks unlimited access on up to 10 devices.
- Hides IP address and location
- Encrypts internet traffic
- Strict no-logging policy
- Proprietary VPN protocol
- Website exclusions
- 85+ server locations
- Up to 10 devices simultaneously
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AdGuard VPN hides your real IP address and location, encrypts your traffic, and protects your data online. Be sure your data is safe: we have a strict no-logging policy. Why we're proud of AdGuard VPN: - Proprietary VPN protocol We have developed our own AdGuard VPN protocol. It’s fast, secure, and works reliably even on slow or problematic networks. - Website exclusions Decide where AdGuard VPN should be on: everywhere except for certain websites or on selected websites only. - 85+ locations Choose the location that best meets your needs — we have servers from America to Australia. - Up to 10 devices simultaneously Log in to your AdGuard account on any of your devices — with a subscription, you can use your VPN on 10 devices simultaneously. - Safe and secure browsing AdGuard VPN securely encrypts your traffic — purchase online or use public Wi-Fi networks, and be sure your personal data is safe. - No-logging policy We don’t collect or share your personal data with anyone. Neither we nor your Internet service provider know what you’re doing online. AdGuard VPN is a free VPN service with a limited functionality. AdGuard VPN Unlimited is a paid subscription with no limitations. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID settings. Privacy policy: https://adguard-vpn.com/en/privacy.html Terms of use: https://adguard-vpn.com/en/eula.html Contacts Support team: support@adguard-vpn.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdGuard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adguarden Telegram: https://t.me/adguarden
Strive! Focus Timer
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I’ve been using the Pomodoro technique for years to fight procrastination. I’ve tried many Pomodoro apps out there, but I always found something I didn’t like, so I decided to build my own. It’s free. I’ve never understood why a simple timer should cost anything. It's also private, I don't collect any information whatsoever. I also needed to adjust session times quickly, without digging through settings. Most Pomodoro apps focus on the timer itself. For me, what matters more is how productive I’ve actually been, so Strive! centers around daily and weekly progress. I've been struggling with procrastination forever. The Pomodoro technique helped me a lot, because my issue was usually not to actually do the work, but to get started and to keep focused. This deal of "I'll be focused for the next 25 minutes, and then I'm allowed a few minutes of break" really works for me. However, I have a few issues with most of the apps out there. First, the standard 25/5 split is too rigid for me, I have bad and good days, easy and hard tasks. Sometimes I need a 5 minute session to get me started, sometimes I want to do a 90 minute session for a complex task. Apps also tend to focus too much on the timer itself. For me, what's more important is how I'm doing today especially compared to the previous week. So in Strive! I put these metrics at the center. Lastly, I wanted something that's very clean and minimalist. It has helped me a lot, I hope it will help you too! Features -------- - Focus and break sessions with automatic transitions - Quick session adjustments (1–90 min focus, 1–30 min break) - Real-time metrics for today and this week - Streak tracking and automatic daily goals based on the past 7 days' performance - Light and dark themes - Haptic feedback and background support - iCloud sync across devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Strive! Focus Timer at none against AdGuard VPN's 4. AdGuard VPN's advantage is chart position (#175 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. AdGuard VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Strive! Focus Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | AdGuard VPN | Strive! Focus Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (14K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #175 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adguard Software Limited | NXTSQR BV |
Bugs and requests
AdGuard VPN
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to log in or create an account
- VPN disconnects when switching between WiFi and cellular
- Incorrect location displayed despite selected server
- Internet completely stops working when VPN is enabled
Requested features
5 requests- Expand server locations, especially in Canada
- Improve stability and reduce connection drops
- Implement Wireguard protocol support
- Add more granular control over which apps/websites use the VPN
- Improve integration with AdGuard's ad-blocking capabilities
Strive! Focus Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AdGuard VPN
- 1-Month subscription$5.991 Month
- 1-Month subscription$12.991 Month
- 1-Year subscription$35.991 Year
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- 1-Year subscription7 Days trial$53.991 Year
Strive! Focus Timer
No in-app purchases








