# Motion vs Distraction Monster

The clearest difference is rating: Distraction Monster at 5.0 against Motion's 4.1. Distraction Monster also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Motion's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Motion sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per month and Distraction Monster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Distraction Monster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motion has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Motion ships an update weekly, Distraction Monster every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Motion | Distraction Monster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-tasks-and-ai-scheduling/id1580440623/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distraction-monster/id6800547121/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 65 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NexusBird, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482672969) | [Luqmaan Siddiqui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459596792) |

## What reviewers say

### Motion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-tasks-and-ai-scheduling/id1580440623)

This AI-powered assistant intelligently plans your day, schedules meetings, and manages projects, helping busy professionals and teams get work done faster with fewer interruptions. It automates task reorganization and meeting coordination, freeing up valuable time.

**Highlights:** Automated daily planning, Smart to-do notifications, Team collaboration, One-click meeting scheduling, Siri task integration, Document and note management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $44.99 | per month |
| Annual | $294.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly efficient task scheduling
- 🔒 Robust calendar integration
- 👍 Intuitive desktop experience
- 👍 Helpful for users with ADHD
- 👍 Improves productivity and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy mobile app
- 🔍 Limited mobile app functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔍 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Mobile app crashes frequently
- Syncing issues between desktop and mobile
- Tasks not rescheduling properly
- Inability to view full task details on mobile

**Requested features**

- Improved mobile app with full functionality
- Ability to edit tasks on mobile
- Push notifications for upcoming tasks
- Monthly/weekly calendar view in mobile app
- Better integration with other calendars and task managers


### Distraction Monster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distraction-monster/id6800547121)

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting apps and websites. Set daily limits or scheduled blocking periods, and watch your focus character grow stronger as you stay on task. It transforms screen time management from a chore into a rewarding progress-driven experience.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and websites, Create custom focus groups, Set daily app usage limits, Schedule blocking windows, Track focus progress and battle history, Build consistent focus habits

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Motion free?

Motion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Distraction Monster free?

Distraction Monster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Motion or Distraction Monster?

Distraction Monster is rated higher. Motion averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Distraction Monster averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Motion or Distraction Monster have ads?

Motion shows ads; Distraction Monster does not.

### Which is updated more often, Motion or Distraction Monster?

Motion ships an update weekly, and Distraction Monster every 4 days. Most recently, Motion was updated on November 3, 2026 and Distraction Monster on November 10, 2026.

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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.*