Comparison

FocusTime vs Ember

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

Ember

Features
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Ember helps you build a healthier relationship with your phone โ€” not by blocking apps, but by making you aware of how you use them. Set a daily time limit for the apps that pull you in. When you're getting close, Ember sends a gentle nudge. No aggressive blocks. No shame. Just a reminder that you set this limit for a reason. Every day you stay within your limit counts. Watch your streak grow. Notice the patterns. See exactly when and how much you use each app. WHAT EMBER DOES - Tracks time spent in apps you choose - Sends mindful reminders before you hit your limit - Shows your daily and weekly usage with clear charts - Builds a streak for every day you stay in control - Syncs your progress across devices with iCloud - Works in the background using Apple's Screen Time WHAT EMBER DOESN'T DO - Block your apps - Judge you for a bad day - Sell your data or show you ads - Share anything outside your device Your data stays on your device. Ember uses Apple's Screen Time framework - we never see or store your usage data. One mindful day at a time. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Notice-04-04 Terms Of Use: https://telegra.ph/Terms-and-Conditions-04-04-2

Screenshots

FocusTime3 screens
Ember4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ember at none against FocusTime's shown. FocusTime's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusTime sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Ember sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
FocusTime versus Ember: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusTimeEmber
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 9 days
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size32 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmytrii HyriavenkoKostiantyn Krizhanovskyi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FocusTime

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

Ember

Subscriptions4
  • Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium$24.991 Year
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  • Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

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

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