Meta vs Apex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Meta
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Meta is a simple experiment manager that lets you take notes using the Scientific Method format: 1. Observation 2. Question 3. Hypothesis 4. Prediction 5. Experiment 6. Conclusion Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Apex
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Canβt stop scrolling? Losing hours on your phone every day? Apex is built to fix that β fast. Whether you have ADHD, struggle with focus, or just want to take back control of your time, Apex gives you real, unbreakable focus tools that actually work. ENTER DEEP FOCUS WITH βCLIMBβ Start a Climb and instantly lock distractions. No TikTok. No Instagram. No loopholes. Just pure, uninterrupted focus. Build streaks, track your sessions, and train your brain to stay locked in longer every day. HARDCORE APP BLOCKING Block your most addictive apps when it matters most. Apex doesnβt βgently remindβ you β it stops you. Perfect for breaking doom-scrolling habits and staying disciplined. TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR SCREEN TIME Set daily limits and stick to them. When your time is up, Apex alerts you β so you can disconnect and refocus on real life. SEE YOUR PROGRESS (AND STAY MOTIVATED) Track: Focus hours Daily streaks Productivity trends Watch yourself go from distracted β in control. BUILT FOR REAL BRAINS (INCLUDING ADHD) Apex is designed for how your brain actually works β not against it. Simple. Fast. No friction. KEY FEATURES β’ βClimbβ deep focus mode (Pomodoro-style) β’ Powerful app blocker (no distractions allowed) β’ Daily screen time limits β’ Focus tracking & streak system β’ Clean, motivating interface β’ Secure cloud sync across devices You donβt need more discipline. You need better systems. Download Apex and take control of your time today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://veyare.com/terms-of-service Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Apex at fortnightly against Meta's every 2 months. Meta's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Meta sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Apex sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Meta ships an update every 2 months, Apex fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meta | Apex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Renasnce Studios Ltd | VEYARE LLC |
In-app purchases
Meta
- Meta Month$9.991 Month
- Meta Year$99.991 Year
Apex
- Apex Plus$1.991 Month
- Apex Plus$3.997 Days
- Apex Plus$9.991 Month
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- Apex Plus2 variants$14.991 Year
- Apex Plus2 variants$29.991 Year
- Apex Plus$39.991 Year
- Apex Plus7 Days trial$39.991 Year









