Comparison

Atten vs Screenless

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

Screenless

This app helps you regain control of your digital habits by blocking distracting applications and setting usage limits. It offers features like app time limits, opening restrictions, and scheduled blocking to foster focus and productivity.

Highlights
  • App usage time limits
  • App opening restrictions
  • Mindful app opening delays
  • Scheduled app blocking
  • Instant app blocking sessions
  • Screen time streak challenges
  • Deep focus mode
Features
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Reclaim Your Time. Reconnect with Life. Go Screenless. Tired of endless scrolling and feeling chained to your phone? Dumb Phone: Screenless empowers you to take back control of your digital habits and rediscover a life beyond the screen. This isn't about ditching your smartphone entirely – it's about making it a tool, not a master. We help you break free from digital distractions, fostering focus, productivity, and genuine connections in the real world. Imagine more time for hobbies, loved ones, and simply being present. How Screenless: Screen Time & Focus Transforms Your Digital Life: - App-Limit: Set healthy boundaries. Automatically block apps after a set usage time (e.g., limit social media to just 15 minutes a day!). - App-Locks: Break compulsive habits. Restrict how many times you can open an app (e.g., only open that distracting game 5 times a day). - Intervention: Create mindful pauses. Add a delay (e.g., 50 seconds) before you can open an app, giving you a moment to reconsider and choose wisely. - Schedules: Plan your focus. Block specific apps automatically during work, study, or family time – ensuring uninterrupted focus when it matters most. - Sessions: Go spontaneous screenless. Instantly block distracting apps for a custom period, perfect for quick focus bursts or real-world moments. - Screen Time Challenge: Build a winning streak! Stay below your chosen daily screen time goal and watch your streak grow, motivating you to maintain healthier habits. - Deep Focus Mode: Stay committed. Activate Deep Focus to prevent pausing or canceling any ongoing app blockers. When you need to concentrate, we've got your back. Dumb Phone: Screenless is more than just a blocker; it's your personal guide to digital well-being. Start your journey to a more intentional, focused, and fulfilling life today. Download now and embrace the power of being Screenless! CONTACT & SUPPORT Got questions or feedback? Email us at: support@screenlessapp.com LEGAL By using this app, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://www.screenlessapp.com/privacy-policy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Atten4 screens
Screenless4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Atten at 90% against Screenless's 50%. Atten also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (139 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Screenless sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Atten holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atten has 139 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Atten's written reviews are positive against 50% of Screenless's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atten ships an update weekly, Screenless every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and July 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Atten versus Screenless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAttenScreenless
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (139 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings139 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThird techMaximillian Stabe

Customer experience

Atten

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

Screenless

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
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

Screenless

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
7 purchases

Screenless

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan (Family)$7.991 Month
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Annual Plan (Family)7 Days trial$56.991 Year
One-time3
  • Screenless Two WeeksFree
  • Screenless Forever$17.99
  • Screenless Forever (Family)$39.99

Questions

Is Atten free?
Atten is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screenless free?
Screenless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Atten or Screenless?
Atten is rated higher. Atten averages 4.7 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Screenless averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Atten or Screenless have ads?
Neither Atten nor Screenless shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Atten or Screenless?
Atten ships an update weekly, and Screenless every 2 weeks. Most recently, Atten was updated on August 20, 2026 and Screenless on July 14, 2026.

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