FocusTime vs Ember
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FocusTime
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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
Ember
This app helps combat time blindness, common with ADHD, by providing gentle time checks within selected apps. It offers customizable check-in intervals and a "5 more min" option to help users regain control over their scrolling habits without harsh restrictions.
- Gentle time checks every 15 minutes
- "5 more min" option for extended use
- Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets
- Evening time receipt summarizing daily usage
- Optional daily goals and streaks
- Daily and weekly usage charts
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"Just 5 minutes" turns into 2 hours. Sound familiar? That's time blindness. It's common with ADHD, and endless feeds make it worse: there's no clock inside a feed. Ember brings the clock back. While you're in the apps you choose, you get a quiet time check every 15 minutes: "30 min in TikTok today." No blocks, no lectures. Just the time, so you can decide. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps where time disappears: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, anything. 2. Choose how often Ember checks in: every 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes. 3. Get a gentle time check while you scroll. Tap "5 more min" or "I'm done" right from the notification. WHAT YOU GET - Gentle time checks instead of hard blocks - "5 more min" check-ins: set your own wrap-up time without leaving the app - Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets: today's time at a glance - Evening time receipt: your day in hours, TV episodes and walks - An optional daily goal per app, with a streak for the days you stay in it - Daily and weekly usage charts BUILT FOR ADHD BRAINS No willpower tests, no guilt, no long setup. Ember is a reminder, not a punishment, so it's easy to keep using. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Ember is built on Apple's Screen Time framework. Your usage data stays on your iPhone. We never see it, store it or sell it. No ads. FREE AND PRO Free: 2 apps, a time check every 15 minutes, check-ins, widgets and the evening receipt. Ember Pro: unlimited apps, your own interval (5 to 30 minutes), weekly insights and iCloud sync. Ember Pro is an auto-renewable subscription with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Ember is a time awareness tool. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat ADHD. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Notice-04-04 Terms of Use: https://telegra.ph/Terms-and-Conditions-04-04-2
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Verdict
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 · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
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.
| Parameter | FocusTime | Ember |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmytrii Hyriavenko | Kostiantyn Krizhanovskyi |
In-app purchases
FocusTime
- Monthly + trial plan3 Days trial$4.991 Month
Ember
- Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Premium$24.991 Year
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- Premium$39.991 Year









