Comparison

Atten vs RushList

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

Head to head
About

Atten

This app helps you regain control of your digital time by blocking distracting apps and websites. Set customizable limits and schedules to improve focus, boost productivity, and build healthier screen time habits.

Highlights
  • App and website blocking
  • Customizable limits and schedules
  • Strict mode for unbreakable focus
  • Multi-device sync
  • Parental controls
  • Usage and progress tracking
Features
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9 out of 10 users reduce unwanted screen time in the first week Users save an average of 90+ minutes daily Conquer distractions, master your focus, and build healthier digital habits. Whether you need to ace your exams, achieve deep work, or simply be more present, Atten is your all-in-one tool to take back control of your time. Block Apps, Websites & Social Media to Reclaim Your Time! Atten helps you block distracting apps and websites, manage your screen time, and build a healthier relationship with your phone. Join thousands of users who are reducing distractions and boosting their productivity in just a few taps. Why Atten? ▶ App & Website Blocker: Instantly block any app or website that pulls you away from your goals. Your perfect social media blocker, distraction blocker, and dopamine detox tool. ▶ Customizable Limits & Schedules: Set daily app timers or schedule blocks for specific times. Automatically enforce focus during work, study, or bedtime routines. ▶ Unbreakable Strict Mode: Stay committed to your goals by making your schedules and limits impossible to bypass. ▶ Seamless Multi-Device Sync: Sync all your blocks, limits, and schedules across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Maintain focus and consistency, no matter which device you're using. ▶ Powerful Parental Controls: Easily set up Atten on your child's device. Block apps, limit screen time, and lock the settings with a passcode to ensure they stay protected and focused. ▶ Usage & Progress Tracking: Monitor your daily, weekly, and monthly app usage with our screen time tracker. Visualize your progress and stay motivated on your digital wellbeing journey. ▶ Home & Lock Screen Widgets: Activate blocks or view timers instantly from your Home Screen. Staying on track has never been easier. For Students: A Distraction-Free Study Zone Block distracting apps and sites to create the optimal study environment. Stop procrastination, improve concentration, and boost your academic performance. For Professionals: Maximize Your Productivity Eliminate digital noise during work hours. Protect your focus, get more done, and reclaim valuable time lost to mindless scrolling and notifications. For Everyone: Build Healthier Habits Atten is more than a blocker—it's a tool for digital wellbeing. Use it to: Promote better sleep by reducing evening screen time. Be more present with friends and family. Support your mental health by creating space for mindfulness and relaxation. Ready to take control? Download Atten today and start your journey to a more focused and productive life! Terms of Service: http://www.atten.app/terms Privacy Policy: http://www.atten.app/privacy-policy

About

RushList

This app helps you manage your daily tasks and routines by focusing on what needs to be done today. It offers motivational quotes, flexible task creation, and a system that clears unfinished tasks to reduce overwhelm and encourage productivity.

Highlights
  • Daily productivity reset
  • Motivational quotes
  • Private and secure iCloud sync
  • Flexible task and list creation
  • Focus on today's tasks
  • Lifetime Efficiency Score tracking
Features
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Share the everyday list. Make room for today. RushList brings daily tasks, shopping, and personal plans into one simple place. Create a shared list with someone you trust, or keep your own to-dos separate in your private list. PLAN TOGETHER Create shared lists for groceries, everyday tasks, and weekend plans. Send an invitation, accept an invite link or code, and switch between your lists from the Lists screen. Shared lists require Sign in with Apple. FOCUS ON TODAY Countdown timers make the time left on each task easy to see. Items expire after 24 hours by default. Use custom expiration times or turn expiration off in settings to suit the way you plan. KEEP EVERYDAY TASKS ORGANIZED Use the Shopping, Tasks, and Other categories to find what you need. Keep a personal list alongside the lists you share. MAKE PROGRESS VISIBLE See your created, completed, and expired items in your progress statistics. Review your history and build on the small things you finish. REMINDERS THAT FIT YOUR DAY Choose reminder times and enable notifications to help you return to your list. SUBSCRIPTION An active subscription is required to use RushList's features. Available plans and prices are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.rushlistapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Atten4 screens
RushList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Atten at free with in-app purchases against RushList's subscription. Atten also leads on ratings volume (157 vs 18). RushList's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%). 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. Atten sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and RushList sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 — 4.7 for Atten against 4.8 for RushList. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atten has 157 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Atten's written reviews are positive against 100% of RushList's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atten ships an update weekly, RushList every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Atten versus RushList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAttenRushList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (157 ratings)4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings157 — better18
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThird techSebastian Ottow

Customer experience

Atten

All ratings139 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%

RushList

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Atten

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes when selecting websites to block
  • Website blocking crashes and is unreliable
  • Cannot modify or delete permanently active sessions without reinstalling
  • Unselected apps still get blocked despite deselection
  • Instagram blocking not working while other social apps block correctly
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  • App crashes during setup process
  • Occasional freezing and lag requiring full app restart

Requested features

12 requests
  • Fully customizable popup messages without fixed text
  • Option to add 'Don't show this again' button to rating prompts
  • Less frequent rating/feedback popups (every 6-12 months)
  • Clone sessions or create reusable app lists
  • Move break button to main menu for easier access
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  • Limit break duration to prevent abuse
  • MacOS version of the app
  • More iOS shortcuts and widgets
  • Chinese language support (Traditional and Simplified)
  • Additional language translations
  • Ability to edit or delete active sessions
  • Action button integration for quick focus mode activation

RushList

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Atten

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Atten Pro | Lifetime$39.99
  • Atten Pro | Lifetime (Family)$44.99
3 purchases

RushList

Subscriptions2
  • Go Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Boost Productivity (Annual)3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime - Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Atten free?
Atten is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RushList free?
RushList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Atten or RushList?
RushList is rated higher. Atten averages 4.7 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while RushList averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.
Do Atten or RushList have ads?
Neither Atten nor RushList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Atten or RushList?
Atten ships an update weekly, and RushList every 6 days. Most recently, Atten was updated on October 30, 2026 and RushList on November 4, 2026.

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