UFOCUS vs why?
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UFOCUS
This app introduces physical challenges as a barrier to accessing distracting applications. Users complete exercises like push-ups or squats to earn screen time, promoting healthier phone habits and better control over usage.
- App blocking
- Physical exercise challenges
- Screen time unlocking
- Habit building
- Usage control
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HOW TO USE Focus 1) Choose the apps you want to limit 2) Select a physical challenge (push-ups, squats, etc.) 3) Complete the exercise to unlock screen time Focus adds real-world friction before opening distracting apps. Instead of relying on willpower alone, you earn your scrolling time by moving your body. Whether you’re trying to study, work, or simply spend less time on social media, Focus helps you build healthier phone habits and stay in control of your screen time. If you have ideas or questions, please contact us at hello@ufocus.app. NOTE: Focus uses Apple’s Screen Time framework to block selected apps and monitor usage. Exercise tracking features may vary by device. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION* uFocus SUBSCRIPTION is required to use and enjoy full access to features and content. If you choose a uFocus subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple Account after the free trial ends. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your Apple Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. From Apple Account settings you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your Apple Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your trial ends, the remaining free trial period will be forfeited when your purchase is confirmed. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
why?
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why? We don’t think your phone is the enemy. And we don’t think every minute on your screen is a minute wasted. Sometimes you open Instagram because you need to reply to someone. Sometimes you open YouTube because you want to watch something. Sometimes you just want to do nothing. That’s okay. The problem isn’t using your phone. The problem is using it without choosing to. We unlock. We tap. We scroll. And somewhere along the way, we stop knowing why we started. So we built why? Not to block you. Not to shame you. Not to tell you how many hours of your life you’ve wasted. Just one small question, at the moment it matters: Why? Why are you opening this? What are you looking for? What do you actually want to do? Sometimes, asking the question is enough. Sometimes, you’ll realize you do want to continue. Good. Continue. Sometimes you’ll realize you don’t. Good. Close it. Both are wins. Because the goal isn’t less screen time. The goal isn’t perfect discipline. The goal isn’t becoming someone who never scrolls. The goal is something much simpler: To put you back in the driver’s seat. A phone should be a tool you pick up, not a place you disappear into. So pause. Ask yourself. And choose. Why? FREE & PRO why? is free for two apps. Pro removes the two-app limit. The yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial. Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and, for renewals, within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not renew. REQUIREMENTS why? requires Screen Time access, which iOS requests during setup. You can withdraw this permission at any time. Showing all three answers together requires iOS 26.4 or later. On earlier versions, the question still appears with one answer and a way back. Fifteen minutes is the shortest access window Apple’s system allows. PRIVACY No account. No sign-up. No ads. No tracking. Your data stays on your device. TERMS Privacy Policy: commalabs.co/why/privacy Terms of Use: commalabs.co/why/terms Apple Standard EULA: apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: why? at every 5 days against UFOCUS's every 2 months. UFOCUS's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. UFOCUS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and why? sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
UFOCUS ships an update every 2 months, why? every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UFOCUS | why? |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Asadbek Noyibjonov | Comma Labs |
In-app purchases
UFOCUS
- Focus$9.991 Month
- Focus7 Days trial$39.991 Year
why?
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Yearly$9.991 Year
- Lifetime$24.99









