# Hypermonkey vs Gus

The clearest difference is ads: Hypermonkey at none against Gus's shown. Hypermonkey also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Gus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hypermonkey sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Gus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hypermonkey has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hypermonkey ships an update every 2 weeks, Gus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hypermonkey | Gus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypermonkey-adhd-productivity/id6736893516/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gus-screen-time-and-app-blocker/id6759573402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Homely Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627665897) | [Adonias Micael](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850297512) |

## What reviewers say

### Hypermonkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypermonkey-adhd-productivity/id6736893516)

This gamified productivity app is designed to help individuals with ADHD focus, plan, and follow through on tasks. It offers smart task assistance, a Pomodoro timer, habit tracking, and personalized nudges to improve executive function. Earn rewards and track progress with a unique dashboard.

**Highlights:** Gamified productivity for ADHD, Smart task breakdown and suggestions, Pomodoro timer and Zen Mode, Habit tracking and personalized nudges, Brain-dumping and task conversion, Productivity dashboard and insights, Integrations with Reminders, Todoist, TickTick

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| 1-Week Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| 1-Month Pro Access Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### Gus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gus-screen-time-and-app-blocker/id6759573402)

This app helps you regain control of your time by setting daily limits on app usage. It locks distracting apps when your limit is reached, encouraging you to invest time in your personal goals instead. Track progress on your projects and habits with timed sessions and weekly reviews.

**Highlights:** Set daily app usage limits, Lock distracting apps at limit, Invest time in personal goals, Timed goal sessions and tracking, Weekly progress reviews, Protected sessions for focused work, Daily habit building routines

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gus Pro (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Gus Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hypermonkey free?

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

### Is Gus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hypermonkey or Gus?

Gus is rated higher. Hypermonkey averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Gus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hypermonkey or Gus have ads?

Gus shows ads; Hypermonkey does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hypermonkey or Gus?

Hypermonkey ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gus weekly. Most recently, Hypermonkey was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gus on October 25, 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.*