Comparison

Donera vs PawseScroll

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

Head to head
About

Donera

This app helps you focus on your most important task by locking distracting applications until your goal is completed. It encourages single-tasking and provides a calm focus mode, with a widget for constant visibility. Designed for simplicity and guilt-free productivity.

Highlights
  • Lock distracting apps
  • Focus on one task (Highlight)
  • Calm Focus mode
  • Home Screen widget
  • Goal planning
  • Mood and streak tracking
Features
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Most of us don't struggle with knowing what to do. We struggle with starting — because the phone is always easier. Donera flips the order: finish today's one important thing first. Until then, your distracting apps stay locked. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick one Highlight — the single task that matters most today. 2. Choose the apps that steal your attention. Donera locks them. 3. Hold to finish. Your apps unlock, and the day is closed. WHY IT WORKS • One thing a day. Your home screen shows only this one — no lists, no counts, no overwhelm. • Blocking that holds you to your word. Built on Apple's Screen Time framework — no VPN, and nothing leaves your device. • Something urgent? Open it anytime. Take a 30 or 60 minute break, as many per day as you allow yourself — or unlock on purpose, with nothing recorded and no guilt trip. • Multi-day plans. Split a goal into days; each morning the next step becomes your Highlight. Or let an AI draft a plan for you and import it. • Ranks. Finished days add up — from Mortal to Eternal — and only ever go up; a missed day never drops you. Four built-in systems, or make your own. • Widget and Live Activity. Today's one thing, in sight on your Home and Lock Screen. DESIGNED FOR QUIET Warm paper, ink, and serif type. No tags, folders, or dashboards. No guilt. Your tasks stay on your device. Donera doesn't ask you to become disciplined. It simply helps you begin more easily — and finish with more care.

About

PawseScroll

This tool helps you regain control of your phone usage by setting intentional limits on app access. It requires you to define your purpose and duration before unlocking apps, promoting mindful use and reflection on your time spent.

Highlights
  • Intentional app blocking
  • Purpose-driven app access
  • Time limit enforcement
  • Usage reflection
  • Progress tracking
  • 100% local and private data
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PawseScroll is a self-discipline tool built for anyone who "just can't put the phone down." It helps you take back your time — not through sheer willpower, but through smart, intentional blocking. 【How it works】: Commit → Set a Limit → Time's Up → Reflect 1. Add the apps you want to block. 2. Commit: To open a blocked app, you first write down your purpose and how long you need it. 3. Set a Limit: The app only unlocks for the time you chose. 4. Time's Up: When the timer ends, the app locks again automatically — no "just five more minutes." 5. Reflect: After each session, review whether the time was well spent, so every use is intentional. 【Why you'll love it】 1. Real limits, not willpower: System-level blocking holds off temptation for you — you don't have to "resist" on your own. 2. Use it when you need it: Not an all-or-nothing ban. Use your apps with purpose and in moderation. 3. See your progress: Clear stats on your focus time and usage habits make your improvement easy to track. 4. 100% local, 100% private: All data stays on your device. No internet connection, no uploads, no ads, no tracking, and no personal information collected — ever. Perfect for students preparing for exams, professionals who need to focus at work, and anyone who wants to cut down on mindless scrolling and spend time on what really matters. Start today, say goodbye to endless scrolling, and give your time back to what counts. 【Privacy Policy】 https://lcn77kzi4s0c.feishu.cn/docx/QI2zdhJeIoMWpJxZAVHcaqGhnpc?from=from_copylink 【Contact】 Xiaohongshu (RED): 归归的脑花 WeChat: guiggg0

Screenshots

Donera4 screens
PawseScroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Donera at Free against PawseScroll's $0.99. PawseScroll's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, 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

Donera is free to download; PawseScroll costs $0.99 up front. Donera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PawseScroll asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Donera versus PawseScroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoneraPawseScroll
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雄志 夏海莹 沈

Customer experience

Donera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PawseScroll

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Donera

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro Annual1 Month trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Unlock$14.99
None

PawseScroll

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Donera free?
Donera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PawseScroll free?
PawseScroll costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Donera or PawseScroll have ads?
Neither Donera nor PawseScroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Donera or PawseScroll?
Donera ships an update weekly, and PawseScroll weekly. Most recently, Donera was updated on October 3, 2026 and PawseScroll on October 13, 2026.

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