Comparison

WillStone vs AnyLog

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

Head to head
About

WillStone

This app helps you reduce phone usage by exchanging entertainment time for focused activities. Earn extra screen time by engaging with learning apps, exercising, or meditating, and build healthy habits progressively.

Highlights
  • Time exchange system for entertainment apps
  • Earn screen time through focused activities
  • Track and reward learning app usage
  • Focus Mode for uninterrupted study
  • Rewards for early bedtime and exercise
  • Progressive reduction of phone usage
Features
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Have you ever felt this way: "I spend too much time on social media, mindlessly scrolling through my phone" "I want to limit my phone usage, but I keep removing the limits after apps get locked" "Why can't I control myself?" "How did it get to 2 AM when I was just browsing for a bit..." WillStone is an app designed to help you gradually reduce phone usage. Instead of implementing strict daily screen time limits like other digital wellbeing apps, we've designed a unique time exchange system: Entertainment apps have limited usage time, but you can earn more screen time through focused activities and positive apps (such as learning, exercising, walking, meditation, building habits, early bedtime, etc.). We help you put down your phone progressively while building healthy habits! 【Design Philosophy】 - Immediate satisfaction drives motivation: A 1898 study by Thorndike showed that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences tend to be repeated, while those leading to unpleasant outcomes are less likely to recur. James Clear's "Atomic Habits" also mentions the four-step habit model—cue, craving, response, and reward. - Cold turkey approaches are hard to maintain: We've tried many screen control apps like Opal, ClearSpace and Apple Screen Time. Often, these get uninstalled after 3 days—just like quitting any addictive substance, going cold turkey rarely works. - The key to painlessly building good habits is: balancing desires with personal growth. 【How It Works】 - First, set up two categories of apps: - Apps you want to limit, such as Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, shopping apps, etc. We'll call these "entertainment apps." - Apps that help you grow, like reading apps, Duolingo, vocabulary builders, etc. After setup, grant WillStone screen time access permissions to begin. - Initially, you get 10 minutes daily for entertainment apps: Once you exceed this, a full-screen notification appears with no "remind me later" option. - Want more entertainment time? Use positive apps to earn additional screen time. Read books, learn vocabulary, and you can continue browsing. You can also earn time by walking or exercising. 【Use Cases】 We offer multiple ways to earn time: - Focus Mode: For exam prep, vacation study, evening reading/drawing—use our offline timer. During focus sessions, only selected apps remain accessible, helping you concentrate. Earn entertainment time as a reward. - Reading, Vocabulary, Language Learning: Add learning apps to your positive apps list—we'll automatically track usage and reward proportional entertainment time. - Early Bedtime: WillStone reminds you when it's bedtime and locks entertainment apps. Maintaining healthy sleep patterns earns bonus entertainment minutes the next day, encouraging your brain to embrace better sleep habits. - Exercise and Walking: WillStone automatically tracks your activity duration (via Apple Health) and rewards entertainment time proportionally. Meditation counts too! - Daily Habits: Whether it's drinking water, post-work shower, neck exercises, or rehabilitation—customize your habits with reminders and goals. Complete daily tasks to earn entertainment time, making healthy lifestyle changes effortless. 【Features】 - Exchange System: Convert positive app usage, early bedtime, habits, exercise, meditation, walking into entertainment app time - Custom Exchange Rates: Adjust difficulty levels and conversion ratios for gradual progress - Widgets: Display available time and quick-start focus timer on home screen - Analytics: Track your time balance and app usage distribution in "Performance" and "Data" sections Have other habits you'd like to build? Contact us and let us know! - 【Contact】: contact@2.5lab.app - 【App Membership/Annual/Monthly Service Agreement】: https://post.jellow.club/willstone-payment/ - 【Privacy Policy】: https://post.jellow.club/willstone-privacy/

About

AnyLog

This app helps you meticulously track all aspects of your life, from daily habits and project progress to personal growth. Visualize your data with insightful charts and a calendar view, and sync seamlessly across devices with cloud backup.

Highlights
  • Smart recording system
  • Diverse recording templates
  • Customizable fields
  • Data visualization with charts
  • Calendar view
  • Cloud sync and backup
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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AnyLog is a life logging app that helps you easily record everything in your life. Whether it's daily habit tracking, project management, or personal growth documentation. 【Key Features & Functions】 Smart Recording System Diverse Recording Templates: Pre-built templates for fitness, diet, study, work, and more Custom Fields: Create personalized record types based on your needs Quick Entry: Clean and intuitive interface makes logging effortless Data Visualization Rich Chart Display: Trend analysis and statistical charts at a glance Calendar View: View all records in timeline format Personalized Dashboard: Keep important data at your fingertips Cloud Sync Seamless iCloud Sync: Real-time data synchronization across devices Secure Data Backup: Never lose important records Offline Usage: Continue recording even without network connection Widget Support Home Screen Widgets: Quickly view and add records Multiple Size Options: Fit different home screen layout needs Real-time Updates: Stay informed with important information 【AnyLog Pro Membership Benefits】 Subscription Plans: Monthly, Annual, and Lifetime memberships Member Privileges: Unlimited event records More calendar view options Full widget functionality iCloud data backup More themes and personalization options More exciting features continuously updated Subscription Details: Subscription Period: 1 month (Monthly); 12 months (Annual) Payment: Charged to App Store account upon purchase confirmation Cancel Subscription: To cancel, turn off auto-renewal in App Store subscription management at least 24 hours before the current period ends Renewal: App Store account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration, and subscription period extends upon successful payment Privacy Policy: https://anylog.rktech.top/legal/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://anylog.rktech.top/legal/ Let AnyLog become your indispensable recording companion and start a more organized and efficient lifestyle!

Screenshots

WillStone4 screens
AnyLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

WillStone and AnyLog both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of AnyLog's written reviews are positive against 75% of WillStone's. WillStone's advantage is ratings volume (211 vs 32). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. WillStone sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and AnyLog sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for WillStone against 4.7 for AnyLog. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WillStone has 211 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of WillStone's written reviews are positive against 93% of AnyLog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WillStone ships an update every 6 days, AnyLog every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WillStone versus AnyLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWillStoneAnyLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (211 ratings)4.7 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews93.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings211 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宁波群鸟科技有限公司Tianjin Ruikai Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

WillStone

All ratings211 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative17.1%

AnyLog

All ratings32 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative1.7%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

WillStone

Subscriptions3
  • WillStone Pro For A Month$2.991 Month
  • WillStone Pro For A Quater$7.993 Months
  • WillStone Pro For A Year$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • WillStone Discount Pro$17.99
  • WillStone Discount Pro$19.99
  • WillStone Pro Lifetime$49.99
5 purchases

AnyLog

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$1.997 Days
  • 连续包月$2.991 Month
  • Annual Plan3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$14.99
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is WillStone free?
WillStone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AnyLog free?
AnyLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WillStone or AnyLog?
AnyLog is rated higher. WillStone averages 4.6 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while AnyLog averages 4.7 from 32 ratings.
Do WillStone or AnyLog have ads?
Neither WillStone nor AnyLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WillStone or AnyLog?
WillStone ships an update every 6 days, and AnyLog every 3 days. Most recently, WillStone was updated on October 30, 2026 and AnyLog on October 30, 2026.

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