# VantaFocus vs Bookmarks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookmarks at 67% against VantaFocus's 0%. Bookmarks also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VantaFocus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Bookmarks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bookmarks holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookmarks has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of VantaFocus's written reviews are positive against 67% of Bookmarks's.

VantaFocus ships an update monthly, Bookmarks weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VantaFocus | Bookmarks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vantafocus-nfc-app-blocker/id6742754205/reviews) | **[4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmarks-send-to-self/id6747897667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim Haerle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510258168) | [GILI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794250127) |

## What reviewers say

### VantaFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vantafocus-nfc-app-blocker/id6742754205)

Block distracting apps and set focus timers with a simple NFC tap. Track your progress, build streaks, and reclaim your time for work, study, or family.

**Highlights:** NFC tag integration for app blocking, Customizable app and notification blocking, Focus timer with Pomodoro option, Unlimited focus profiles, Stats and streak tracking, Printable VantaTag support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Launch Offer | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


### Bookmarks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmarks-send-to-self/id6747897667)

Save links, notes, PDFs, and photos from any app into a private, searchable messenger-style interface. Organize content with categories and reminders, and sync across Apple devices. The core app is free and ad-free, with an optional one-time purchase for premium features.

**Highlights:** Save from any app, Organize with categories and notes, Private and secure data storage, Syncs across Apple devices, Offline functionality, One-time purchase for premium features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VantaFocus free?

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

### Is Bookmarks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VantaFocus or Bookmarks?

Bookmarks is rated higher. VantaFocus averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bookmarks averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do VantaFocus or Bookmarks have ads?

Neither VantaFocus nor Bookmarks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VantaFocus or Bookmarks?

VantaFocus ships an update monthly, and Bookmarks weekly. Most recently, VantaFocus was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bookmarks on October 30, 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.*