Comparison

MindfulBytes vs FocusVault

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MindfulBytes

Features
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**Break free from doomscrolling and crush your health goals with MindfulBytes!** Seamlessly sync with Apple Health and Screen Time to set your own rules and define what a perfect day looks like for you. Choose daily targets and unlock time rewards on your most distracting apps when you reach them. Track your progress, celebrate your wins, and take control of your screen time — one mindful moment at a time. **Terms (EULA):** https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ **Privacy Policy:** https://kushtrim17.github.io/mindfulbytes-legal/privacy-policy.html

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FocusVault

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Before you scroll, do 3 squats. FocusVault blocks distracting apps and adds a deliberate pause before you open them. To unlock an app, choose one of nine exercises or use a timed unlock. When the selected time ends, the app locks again automatically. Start free with one blocked app and one-minute unlocks. [What You Can Do] ■ Block Distracting Apps Choose the social, video, browser, or other apps you keep opening and lock them with FocusVault. ■ Exercise to Unlock Pick from nine movements, including squats, push-ups, lunges, and neck stretches. FocusVault uses the camera to count your movement, then unlocks the app briefly when you finish the selected reps. ■ Choose a Timed Unlock When exercise is not practical, switch to time mode. Choose 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 minutes. The app locks again when time runs out. ■ Set a Daily Unlock Limit Choose how many times each app may be unlocked per day. Once an app reaches its limit, it stays locked until the next day. ■ Remember Your Goal Show your personal goal on the unlock screen and decide whether you still want to open the app. ■ Review Your Activity See unlock time, unlock count, and completed exercises in calendar and list views. Add a one-line journal entry for the day. ■ Use the Focus Timer Set aside a chosen amount of time to focus. Some features require FocusVault Premium. [FocusVault Premium] ・Block an unlimited number of apps ・Longer unlock times ・Exclusive Focus Timer features Make it easier to choose what you do with your time. Start with FocusVault today. □ Terms & Privacy By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use (EULA) and the FocusVault Terms of Service. ・Apple Standard EULA  https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ・FocusVault Terms of Service  https://uh-creations.com/products/focusvault/terms.html ・Privacy Policy  https://uh-creations.com/products/focusvault/privacy.html ・Specified Commercial Transactions  https://uh-creations.com/products/focusvault/specified-commercial-transactions.html

Screenshots

MindfulBytes4 screens
FocusVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusVault at every 6 days against MindfulBytes's every 4 months. MindfulBytes's advantage is iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. MindfulBytes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FocusVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MindfulBytes ships an update every 4 months, FocusVault every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MindfulBytes versus FocusVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindfulBytesFocusVault
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKushtrim Abdijuuh-creations

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MindfulBytes

Subscriptions2
  • All access$2.991 Month
  • All Access$24.991 Year
2 purchases

FocusVault

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is MindfulBytes free?
MindfulBytes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusVault free?
FocusVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MindfulBytes or FocusVault have ads?
Neither MindfulBytes nor FocusVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MindfulBytes or FocusVault?
MindfulBytes ships an update every 4 months, and FocusVault every 6 days. Most recently, MindfulBytes was updated on October 1, 2026 and FocusVault on October 15, 2026.

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