Comparison

apptoken vs InkSprint

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

Head to head
About

apptoken

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Apptoken helps you create real friction before opening distracting apps. Instead of relying on willpower, Apptoken lets you create blocking profiles, choose the apps and websites you want to restrict, and start focused sessions using Apple's Screen Time controls. When you need access again, unlock using the method that fits your setup: NFC token, QR code, timer, schedule, widget, or manual control. Apptoken is free. There are no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no paywall, and no account required. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a blocking profile 2. Select distracting apps and websites 3. Grant Screen Time permission 4. Start a blocking session 5. Unlock only when you choose to BUILT FOR PRACTICAL FOCUS Apptoken is designed for people who want a stronger boundary than a reminder, but still need controlled access when life happens. Use it to: - Reduce mindless scrolling - Protect work and study blocks - Build better phone habits - Keep social apps out of easy reach - Add physical friction with an NFC token - Use a QR code as a simple unlock method - Schedule recurring focus time - Control active sessions from widgets UNLOCK OPTIONS NFC unlock Pair blocking with a physical NFC tag or token so access requires a deliberate tap. QR unlock Use a QR code as a lightweight unlock method when you want separation without extra setup. Timers Start timed sessions and return to your selected restrictions when the session ends. Schedules Create recurring blocks for work, school, mornings, evenings, or any routine you want to protect. Widgets and Live Activities Control active sessions and keep track of focus time from the places you already use on iPhone. PRIVACY-FIRST BY DEFAULT Apptoken does not require an account. Your profiles, selected restrictions, NFC and QR identifiers, schedules, timers, and session history are stored locally on your device or in the app group container used by the app and its extensions. The app does not use third-party app analytics, advertising SDKs, behavioral tracking, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. REQUIREMENTS Apptoken uses Apple's Screen Time, Family Controls, Managed Settings, Device Activity, NFC, Camera, WidgetKit, Live Activities, and Background Tasks frameworks to provide blocking and unlock features. You can revoke app permissions at any time in iOS Settings. Apptoken is developed by Fokusbloks Oy. Support: benjam@fokusbloks.com Website: apptoken.co

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InkSprint

Features
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Write more, guess less. InkSprint turns your writing time into focused sprints and shows exactly where your manuscript stands. Start a sprint, write, and log your word count. InkSprint tracks your pace and keeps the streak going. WHAT YOU GET - Sprint timer: pick a length, write, and log the words. Every timed sprint gets a words-per-minute score. - Deadline pace car: set a word target and a finish date, and see the words per day you need to finish on time, your recent daily average, and a projected finish date. - Daily goals and streaks: a daily word goal with a progress ring, plus a writing-day streak that rewards showing up. - Personal records: your best sprint and top pace, saved as you write. - Chapter and scene checklist: outline your book and check off scenes, or start from a built-in story-structure template (Three-Act, Save the Cat, Hero's Journey, Romance, Story Circle, Short Story Arc). - Words-per-day chart: the last two weeks at a glance. - Writing heatmap: every day you write, shaded by word count. - Progress export: a one-page PDF report and a CSV of every sprint. - Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud. FREE VS PRO Free includes one project with the full sprint timer, pace car, daily goals, streaks, records, and the words-per-day chart. InkSprint Pro unlocks unlimited projects, the writing heatmap, and progress export (PDF and CSV). InkSprint Pro is $3.99 per month or $24.99 per year, or a one-time $59.99 for lifetime access (USD). No account. No ads. No tracking. Pro subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions; cancellation applies at the end of the current period. Terms: Apple Standard EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

apptoken2 screens
InkSprint4 screens

Verdict

The call

apptoken and InkSprint are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. apptoken sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and InkSprint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

apptoken ships an update every 3 weeks, InkSprint every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
apptoken versus InkSprint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterapptokenInkSprint
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.6 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFokusbloks OyInnovaLabWorks

In-app purchases

1 purchases

apptoken

One-time1
  • QR Unlock License$8.99
3 purchases

InkSprint

Subscriptions2
  • InkSprint Pro$3.991 Month
  • InkSprint Pro$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • InkSprint Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is apptoken free?
apptoken is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InkSprint free?
InkSprint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do apptoken or InkSprint have ads?
Neither apptoken nor InkSprint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, apptoken or InkSprint?
apptoken ships an update every 3 weeks, and InkSprint every 2 weeks. Most recently, apptoken was updated on October 25, 2026 and InkSprint on October 25, 2026.

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