Comparison

PuppyFocus vs Couples Screen Time

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

Head to head
About

PuppyFocus

Features
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PuppyFocus – Focus Better, Laugh Harder Tired of boring focus timers? Meet PuppyFocus — a playful, science-inspired productivity app that helps you stay on track, build better habits, and even unlock a few laughs along the way. A Smarter Way to Focus PuppyFocus is your personal focus assistant, designed to make staying productive feel less like a chore. Whether you're working, studying, or taking time to read or reflect, you can choose from countdown and Pomodoro-style timers to structure your focus sessions. Finish Tasks, Unlock Absurd Discoveries Each time you complete a focus session, Puppy rewards you with a bizarre, hilarious “research result” — It's a little weird, a little brilliant, and a lot of fun — perfect for staying motivated. Built-in White Noise Sounds Need help tuning out distractions? Choose from a curated set of white noise options like rainfall, wind, ocean waves, and cozy background café sounds. These ambient sounds can help you stay calm and concentrated throughout your session. Visualize Your Focus Journey PuppyFocus doesn’t just help you focus — it helps you understand your progress. Dive into clear, beautifully designed charts that show how often you focus, what times of day work best for you, and how your consistency improves over time. Designed with ADHD in Mind We understand that focus looks different for everyone. PuppyFocus includes gentle encouragement, visual feedback, and flexible tools that make it easier for users — including those with ADHD — to build sustainable concentration habits, one session at a time. Why You'll Love PuppyFocus - Easy-to-use countdown & Pomodoro timers - Quirky post-session rewards to keep things fun - A rich collection of white noise to stay in flow - Data-driven focus tracking and habit building - Friendly and supportive for users of all focus levels Let’s Make Focus Fun Again PuppyFocus is more than a timer — it’s a lighthearted companion for your daily goals. Whether you’re powering through study sessions, deep work, or creative time, Puppy is here to help you stay on track and enjoy the process. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OFplldoxwLU_axbmi_E8irERBXf7p3zORhlx8FN9gwQ/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q6EmdNVOF8mRSRA9SjsfBwbwseLCOgJXc-TQNVTr8jc/edit?usp=sharing Need Help or Have Feedback? We’d love to hear from you: lordlobster@2925.com Subscription & Pricing PuppyFocus offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions to unlock all premium features: - Monthly Plan: $2.99/month - Annual Plan: $9.99/year (best value) - One-Time Purchase: $24.99 (lifetime access) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings at any time. No commitment. Cancel anytime.

About

Couples Screen Time

This app transforms your to-do list into screen time. Complete tasks to earn logs, which you can then use to extend your allowed usage of distracting apps. When your screen time runs out, those apps are blocked until you earn more time by being productive.

Highlights
  • Task and habit creation with custom rewards
  • Screen time management with app blocking
  • Interactive flame companion with mood states
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Customizable screen time limits and app selection
  • Private by design, no cloud sync or tracking
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Screen time for couples. Cut it together. Burn is a screen time app for couples. Invite your partner, share one pool of screen time, and share whichever to-do lists you like. Finish tasks to earn logs and feed them to Burn, a little flame you keep lit together. Doomscroll the pool dry and both of your distracting apps lock. No willpower required. Just someone in your corner, and a flame worth keeping lit. BURN DUO: SHARE IT WITH YOUR PARTNER (FREE) • One shared screen time pool, with a daily goal either of you can change • Share any to-do list: groceries, chores, date night plans. Everything else stays private • Either of you ticks a shared task off, it's done for both • One log pile: tasks either of you finishes refuel you both • See your partner's day: how much they burned, and where it went by the app groups they name • Get a heads-up when your partner adds or finishes a shared task • One flame, one streak. It breaks the moment either of you burns the last minute • Own Burn+? Your partner gets it too while you're in a Duo • Syncs through your own iCloud. No Burn account, no sign-in HOW IT WORKS • Start each day with a screen time budget • Scrolling the apps you pick burns through it, minute by minute • Hit zero and those apps lock • Finish tasks to earn logs • Feed logs to Burn: every log buys 10 more minutes Rather go solo? Burn works just as well on your own. GET STUFF DONE • Give every task its own log reward, so big jobs pay more • Daily, weekday, or custom repeating tasks for your habits • Plan Today, Tomorrow, and the days ahead • Sort tasks into color-coded categories, private or shared • Shake to undo if you tap too soon A FLAME WORTH KEEPING LIT • Burn reacts to your day: happy when you're on track, worried when time runs low, out cold when it's gone • Tap, pet, and drag logs in to feed him • Dozes off at night with a sleepy face • Keep Burn lit all day to build your streak YOU'RE IN CONTROL • Choose exactly which apps and categories burn fuel • Everything else stays open • Set your own daily budget • No account, no sign-in, no ads. BURN+ (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) • 13 flame colors, each with a matching app icon • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, including a task list you can check off without opening the app • Live Activity: watch your fuel count down in the Dynamic Island • Low fuel warnings before your apps lock • Screen Time Insights: see which apps ate your time, by day, week, and month Burn uses Apple's Screen Time to track and limit only the apps you choose. What you do in them never leaves your device. In a Duo, your partner sees only your totals, the app groups you name and your shared lists, synced through your iCloud.

Screenshots

PuppyFocus4 screens
Couples Screen Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PuppyFocus at 16.6 against Couples Screen Time's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. PuppyFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Couples Screen Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PuppyFocus ships an update every 11 days, Couples Screen Time every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PuppyFocus versus Couples Screen Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuppyFocusCouples Screen Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer辰罡 赵Vincent Nguyen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PuppyFocus

Subscriptions2
  • PuppyFocus VIP: Monthy$2.991 Month
  • PuppyFocus VIP: Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PuppyFocus VIP: Lifetime$24.99
1 purchases

Couples Screen Time

One-time1
  • Burn+$9.99

Questions

Is PuppyFocus free?
PuppyFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Couples Screen Time free?
Couples Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PuppyFocus or Couples Screen Time have ads?
Neither PuppyFocus nor Couples Screen Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PuppyFocus or Couples Screen Time?
PuppyFocus ships an update every 11 days, and Couples Screen Time every 2 weeks. Most recently, PuppyFocus was updated on October 25, 2026 and Couples Screen Time on October 25, 2026.

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