# Atten vs RushList

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.

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.

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.

Atten ships an update weekly, RushList every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atten | RushList |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atten-app-blocker/id6608976383/reviews) | **[4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rushlist-shared-to-do-list/id6736977305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 34 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Third tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761143871) | [Sebastian Ottow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679038784) |

## What reviewers say

### Atten

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atten-app-blocker/id6608976383)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Atten Pro \| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Atten Pro \| Lifetime (Family) | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Affordable pricing compared to competitors like Opal
- 🔒 Effective strict blocking that prevents app access
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive user interface design
- ⏱️ Customizable scheduling and time limits for apps
- 🎯 Significantly reduces screen time and improves focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and occasional bugs during use
- 🐛 Glitches allowing access to blocked apps intermittently
- ⏱️ Inaccurate app usage time tracking
- 🔄 Repetitive rating popup appears too frequently
- 🌍 Limited language support (primarily English)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### RushList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rushlist-shared-to-do-list/id6736977305)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Boost Productivity (Annual) | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime - Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 November 4, 2026 and RushList on November 4, 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.*
