# Atten vs Screenless

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Atten | Screenless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atten-app-blocker/id6608976383/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenless-screen-time-focus/id6738100496/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **90.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 79 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) | [Maximillian Stabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779353472) |

## 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


### Screenless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenless-screen-time-focus/id6738100496)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan (Family) | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan (Family) | $56.99 | per year |
| Screenless Two Weeks | Free | one-time |
| Screenless Forever | $17.99 | one-time |
| Screenless Forever (Family) | $39.99 | one-time |


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