Focused Timer vs AntiScroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
AntiScroll
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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 Appleβs 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
Focused Timer ships an update every 9 months, AntiScroll fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focused Timer | AntiScroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 β better | 26.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Felipe Morandin | Ben Berther |
In-app purchases
Focused Timer
No in-app purchases
AntiScroll
- AntiScroll Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- AntiScroll Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
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