# Pattrn vs Sharper

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sharper at free against Pattrn's freemium. Sharper also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%). Pattrn's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 10). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pattrn sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sharper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pattrn against 4.9 for Sharper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pattrn has 1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Pattrn's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sharper's.

Pattrn ships an update weekly, Sharper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pattrn | Sharper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattrn-discipline-tracker/id6740924171/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharper-screen-time-control/id6753228489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 93 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Schott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792277768) | [Sharper Studios S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785362589) |

## What reviewers say

### Pattrn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattrn-discipline-tracker/id6740924171)

This app helps you build discipline and achieve your goals by tracking routines and training focus. It features an AI coach for motivation and personalized insights, along with gamified progress to keep you engaged. Track your consistency and see measurable improvements in your focus.

**Highlights:** AI coach for motivation, Track routines and habits, Set SMART goals, Measure Focus Score, Gamified progress, Visual streaks and goals, Home and lock screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pattrn Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly (Friend Pass) | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Pattrn Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |
| Pattrn Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $55.99 | one-time |


### Sharper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharper-screen-time-control/id6753228489)

This app helps you overcome procrastination and distractions with a motivating focus timer. It gamifies productivity with a progression system and detailed stats, encouraging deep work for studying or professional tasks.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Focus Timer, Ranked Progression System, Distracting App Blocker, Daily, Weekly, Monthly Stats, Stopwatch Mode, Anime-inspired design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sharper Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Sharper Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pattrn free?

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

### Is Sharper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pattrn or Sharper?

Sharper is rated higher. Pattrn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Sharper averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Pattrn or Sharper have ads?

Both Pattrn and Sharper show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pattrn or Sharper?

Pattrn ships an update weekly, and Sharper every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pattrn was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sharper on October 15, 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.*