Comparison

FocusTime vs NowFocus

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

Head to head
About

FocusTime

Features
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Tired of being glued to your screen? FocusTime helps you regain control of your digital habits by reducing distractions and promoting a healthier relationship with technology. With FocusTime, you can: - Block distracting apps: Customize which apps to pause so you can focus on what matters most. - Schedule focus sessions: Create routines to disconnect during work, family time, or sleep. - Stay in control: With emergency bypass options, FocusTime works with your life, not against it. Why Choose FocusTime? - Intuitive Design: Simple to set up and use. - Scientifically Backed: Designed to support productivity and mental well-being. - Flexible Features: Tailor the experience to your goals and needs. Download FocusTime: Reduce Screen Time today and take the first step toward a more focused, intentional life. Terms of Use: https://plump-net-76a.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-17577e6f4c0980fcaf3de0555b56214b?pvs=4 Privacy Policy: https://plump-net-76a.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-17577e6f4c0980ca946ad5a9c29ddb60?pvs=4

About

NowFocus

Features
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Controlling Screen Time is critical for mental health, focus, productivity, and relationships. Social media and other addictive apps can easily distract you from your goals. NowFocus helps you focus so you can make the most out of every day.  Users find that NowFocus helps them: - Reduce social media impulse opens - Focus on deep work and engage in flow state activities - Reduce the level of distraction  85% save at least 1 hour *daily* thanks to the app.  Social Media Doomscrolling is the cause of excessive screen time for many people, with Nowfocus, users report that: - Phone Addiction subsides - Dopamine craving for apps is less powerful  Digital Minimalism is a new health wave that Nowfocus enables for users: - Limit apps in alignment with your intention - Mindfulness practices encourage a more balanced approach to phone usage  Digital Wellbeing is a large and growing consideration in the health and wellness spaces. Nowfocus users have found it helpful in dealing with: - Anxiety - Better managing ADHD - Improving productivity at work - Staying in focus when you need it most - Depression - Socializing  Research indicates that negative habits are hard to change through willpower alone, but that small, recurring nudges are effective at reshaping default patterns of behavior.  CREATE A PERSONALIZED APP LIST  You can add or remove any App and Website that are distracting to you directly from NowFocus' settings in the app.  You can customize your NowFocus experience and block all apps and sites on your phone, including: - Facebook - Instagram - Snapchat - TikTok - YouTube - Netflix - Tinder - Hinge - Bumble - Many more: News, Messaging, Dating, Money apps etc.  PRIVATE & SAFE We use Apple's Screen Time API in order to monitor and block apps you use. Installation is easy and takes a few seconds on your iPhone.  Unlike most apps, Nowfocus works entirely on your phone and personal browsing data never leaves your device.  TERMS, PRIVACY & CONDITIONS Read on: https://imoblife.net/NowFocus/PrivacyPolicy/Terms_&_Conditions.html https://imoblife.net/NowFocus/PrivacyPolicy/Privacy_Policy.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FocusTime3 screens
NowFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NowFocus at none against FocusTime's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusTime sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and NowFocus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FocusTime versus NowFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusTimeNowFocus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmytrii HyriavenkoLepeng Li

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FocusTime

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly + trial plan3 Days trial$4.991 Month
2 purchases

NowFocus

Subscriptions2
  • 1-Month Premium$2.491 Month
  • 1-Year Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is FocusTime free?
FocusTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NowFocus free?
NowFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusTime or NowFocus have ads?
FocusTime shows ads; NowFocus does not.

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