# ScreenFast vs Anchor

The clearest difference is monetization model: Anchor at free against ScreenFast's freemium. Anchor also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). ScreenFast's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenFast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Anchor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScreenFast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 29 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ScreenFast ships an update fortnightly, Anchor every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenFast | Anchor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenfast/id6743364997/reviews)** | [4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-time-blocking-planner/id6748285761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Easlo Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800901637) | [Alessandro Pluda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824990896) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenFast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenfast/id6743364997)

This app helps you block distracting applications and websites to improve focus. It features a timer to track blocking duration and timed breaks to help you regain concentration. Review your history to monitor progress in managing screen time.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and websites, Focus timer with duration tracking, Timed breaks with automatic resume, Screen time history and progress tracking, Customizable blocking sessions

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScreenFast Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ScreenFast Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| ScreenFast Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Anchor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-time-blocking-planner/id6748285761)

Organize your day with focus blocks, capturing tasks and projects with smart dates and voice input. Plan your schedule by grouping tasks into time blocks, syncing with your calendar, and moving unfinished items forward. This independent app syncs across devices and offers offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Focus block scheduling, Task and project organization, Smart date and voice capture, Calendar and reminders sync, Cross-device iCloud sync, Offline functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Anchor Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Super Anchor Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenFast free?

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

### Is Anchor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScreenFast or Anchor?

ScreenFast is rated higher. ScreenFast averages 5.0 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Anchor averages 4.8 from 29 ratings.

### Do ScreenFast or Anchor have ads?

Neither ScreenFast nor Anchor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScreenFast or Anchor?

ScreenFast ships an update fortnightly, and Anchor every 3 days. Most recently, ScreenFast was updated on October 30, 2026 and Anchor on November 7, 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.*