Comparison

Atten vs Den

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

Den

Features
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Den is a calm focus timer with a tiny pixel friend who keeps you company. Start a timer and your friend sits quietly beside you on a retro LCD screen. Every hour you focus helps them grow. Collect all six little characters. Each one levels up on its own, one level for every 10 hours you spend with them. TWO WAYS TO FOCUS • Stopwatch: no limit, just focus until you are done. • Countdown: pick anything from 5 minutes to 3 hours. You get a gentle notification when time is up. KEEP TRACK • Tag your sessions, like Study or Work, and add your own tags. • Records: browse every session by week, edit it, or add one you forgot to time. • Statistics: see your focus by day, week, month, and year, with a calendar, best focus hour, daily average, and a breakdown by tag. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • Your records sync through your own private iCloud, so they come back when you reinstall or switch devices. • No account. No ads. No tracking. No third-party code. DESIGNED TO BE CALM Den has no streaks, no daily goals, and nothing that shrinks or gets sad when you are away. Your friend is happy to see you whenever you come back. Levels only go up. • Live Activity on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Light and Dark Mode • Dynamic Type support

Screenshots

Atten4 screens
Den4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Atten at 3 against Den's 1. 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 Den sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atten ships an update weekly, Den every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Atten versus Den: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAttenDen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (158 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings158 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThird techIno Chueh

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

Den

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
1 purchases

Den

One-time1
  • New Egg$2.99

Questions

Is Atten free?
Atten is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Den free?
Den is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Atten or Den have ads?
Neither Atten nor Den shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Atten or Den?
Atten ships an update weekly, and Den every 2 weeks. Most recently, Atten was updated on November 12, 2026 and Den on November 13, 2026.

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