Comparison

ObsessLess vs FocusTodo

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

Head to head
About

ObsessLess

This app offers a gentle approach to managing screen time, using subtle prompts to help you break free from excessive scrolling. It tracks your successful disengagements, turning self-control into a rewarding experience and helping you reclaim time for real life.

Highlights
  • Gentle full-screen prompts
  • Customizable reminder intervals
  • Mindful nudge system
  • Lucid Moments tracker
  • Time reclaimed visualization
  • Positive reinforcement for self-control
Features
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Opened an app for "just 5 minutes" and suddenly lost 2 hours? It’s not your fault. Algorithms are designed to keep you scrolling. But when you're stuck in the infinite loop, you don't need a harsh lock that treats you like a child—you just need a gentle tap on the shoulder. Meet ObsessLess. We reject the "forceful blocking" approach found in other apps. Instead, we use Mindful Nudges to help you break the trance of doomscrolling and regain control of your time. It’s like that caring voice of a parent or a friend, gently reminding you: "Hey, is this how you want to spend your day?" KEY FEATURES: The Gentle Nudge Set your reminder intervals (e.g., every 5 minutes). While you are scrolling through social media, ObsessLess will display a soft, full-screen prompt to interrupt the "zombie scrolling" mode. No impossible passcodes, no hard blocks. Just a moment of pause that gives you the choice: continue scrolling, or step back into the real world. "Lucid Moments" Tracker We don't just interrupt you; we celebrate your wins. Every time you see a nudge and decide to put your phone down, we record it as a "Lucid Moment." • Track how many times you successfully broke free from the algorithm. • See exactly how much time you've reclaimed for your real life. • Turn self-control into a rewarding game. WHY OBSESSLESS? • Non-Aggressive: We build awareness, not walls. • Mindfulness First: Designed to help you build better habits, not just restrict usage. • Positive Reinforcement: See the actual time you've saved. Download ObsessLess today. Scroll less, live more.

About

FocusTodo

Features
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FocusTodo is a minimal to-do app that helps you organize your mind without noise. - Write up to 5 cards for what you want to focus on right now. - Tap to add, swipe to complete. That's it. - Widget support lets you see your focus at a glance without opening the app. Use it for: - Organizing today's tasks - Visualizing life goals - Keeping your team's mission top of mind No history. No notifications. Just the present moment. Reclaim your mental space and focus on the 5 things that matter most. FocusTodo — Less features, more value.

Screenshots

ObsessLess4 screens
FocusTodo2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ObsessLess at every 3 days against FocusTodo's every 2 weeks. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ObsessLess ships an update every 3 days, FocusTodo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
ObsessLess versus FocusTodo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterObsessLessFocusTodo
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer嘉银 李Seiya.k

In-app purchases

None

ObsessLess

No in-app purchases

None

FocusTodo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ObsessLess free?
ObsessLess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocusTodo free?
FocusTodo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ObsessLess or FocusTodo have ads?
Neither ObsessLess nor FocusTodo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ObsessLess or FocusTodo?
ObsessLess ships an update every 3 days, and FocusTodo every 2 weeks. Most recently, ObsessLess was updated on October 20, 2026 and FocusTodo on October 30, 2026.

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