Comparison

Focused Timer vs AntiScroll

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Focused Timer

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Focused Timer is a no-frills timer for structured focus sessions. Set your focus time, short breaks, and long breaks, then hit play β€” the rest happens automatically. Why it's different - No ads, no account, no tracking. Just a timer. - Fully customizable session lengths and cycle counts. - Automatic transitions between focus and break β€” no manual restarting. - Optional sound at the end of each session. - Keep-screen-on mode so you never lose track of time. How it works This method splits work into focused sessions followed by short breaks, with a longer break after a set number of cycles. Define how long each phase should last and how many cycles you want before the long break, then let Focused Timer guide you through it. Built by an independent iOS developer who just wanted a timer that gets out of the way.

About

AntiScroll

Features
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AntiScroll helps you protect your attention by blocking distracting apps and websites during focus sessions. Start a Quick Block when you need immediate focus, create scheduled routines, or use Delay Apps for a calm pause before opening selected distractions. AntiScroll uses Apple’s Screen Time framework, so you stay in control of what is selected. Features: β€’ Quick Block for immediate focus sessions β€’ App and website selection through Apple Screen Time β€’ Delay Apps with a calm impulse pause β€’ Scheduled and recurring focus blocks β€’ Calm friction before ending a block early β€’ Optional Device Sync for website blocks on selected Macs β€’ Premium commitment tools for stronger focus AntiScroll has a minimalist, non-shaming interface designed to help you stay focused without guilt or clutter. The optional AntiScroll Mac Companion is downloaded separately and is not required to use the iPhone app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focused Timer4 screens
AntiScroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AntiScroll at Free against Focused Timer's $0.99. AntiScroll also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). Focused Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

AntiScroll is free to download; Focused Timer costs $0.99 up front. AntiScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Focused Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focused Timer ships an update every 9 months, AntiScroll fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Focused Timer versus AntiScroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocused TimerAntiScroll
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS26.0 β€” better26.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperFelipe MorandinBen Berther

In-app purchases

None

Focused Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AntiScroll

Subscriptions2
  • AntiScroll Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • AntiScroll Premium Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Focused Timer free?
Focused Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AntiScroll free?
AntiScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focused Timer or AntiScroll have ads?
Neither Focused Timer nor AntiScroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focused Timer or AntiScroll?
Focused Timer ships an update every 9 months, and AntiScroll fortnightly. Most recently, Focused Timer was updated on September 21, 2026 and AntiScroll on September 9, 2026.

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