# Atten vs WorkPlace Time Keeper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WorkPlace Time Keeper at 100% against Atten's 90%. Atten's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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 WorkPlace Time Keeper sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Atten ships an update weekly, WorkPlace Time Keeper every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atten | WorkPlace Time Keeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atten-app-blocker/id6608976383/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **139** | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Third tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761143871) | [Matthew Morrison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779900504) |

## 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


### WorkPlace Time Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workplace-time-keeper/id6738274005)

Effortlessly track work hours, shifts, and overtime with smart automation and detailed insights. Manage schedules across multiple locations, including overnight shifts, and log breaks or commutes. Gain control over your work time and boost productivity.

**Highlights:** Easy work hour tracking, Smart timesheet and overtime calculator, Hybrid and remote work support, Overnight shift management, Break and commute tracking, Detailed work stats and analytics, Secure cloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.49 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Leave Management Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Atten free?

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

### Is WorkPlace Time Keeper free?

WorkPlace Time Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Atten or WorkPlace Time Keeper have ads?

Neither Atten nor WorkPlace Time Keeper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Atten or WorkPlace Time Keeper?

Atten ships an update weekly, and WorkPlace Time Keeper every 9 days. Most recently, Atten was updated on October 16, 2026 and WorkPlace Time Keeper on October 5, 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.*