# Bonfire vs Lilo

The clearest difference is ads: Lilo at none against Bonfire's shown. Lilo also leads on ratings volume (4.6K vs 68) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bonfire sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Lilo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lilo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lilo has 4.6K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Bonfire's written reviews are positive against 66% of Lilo's.

Bonfire ships an update every 6 weeks, Lilo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bonfire | Lilo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonfire-screen-time-blocker/id6498787504/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilo-study-timer-and-challenges/id6752133930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **66.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Offbeat Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694629081) | [Pawel Gladysz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650152146) |

## What reviewers say

### Bonfire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonfire-screen-time-blocker/id6498787504)

This app helps reduce excessive phone usage and improve focus. It offers features like app blocking, real-time focus feedback, and progress tracking to enhance productivity and well-being. Manage your digital habits and build structured routines for a better quality of time spent on your device.

**Highlights:** App blocking, Focus reporting, Real-time focus score, Scheduled focus sessions, Digital habit management, Productivity enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bonfire Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Bonfire Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Bonfire Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Bonfire Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Bonfire Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Bonfire Premium | $59.99 | per year |


### Lilo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilo-study-timer-and-challenges/id6752133930)

This app transforms solo study sessions into engaging, social challenges. Compete with friends, track your progress, and climb leaderboards to make learning fun and motivating. Build lasting focus habits through friendly competition and visible achievements.

**Highlights:** Focus timer with distraction avoidance, Study challenges with friends, Live leaderboards for comparison, Progress tracking and stats, Habit building and streaks, Social accountability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Yearly | $25.99 | per year |
| Premium Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bonfire free?

Bonfire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lilo free?

Lilo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bonfire or Lilo?

Lilo is rated higher. Bonfire averages 4.5 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Lilo averages 4.7 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Bonfire or Lilo have ads?

Bonfire shows ads; Lilo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bonfire or Lilo?

Bonfire ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lilo every 9 days. Most recently, Bonfire was updated on October 27, 2026 and Lilo on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*