Comparison

Lumisera vs Bounded Focus

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

Head to head
About

Lumisera

This app helps you stay focused by temporarily locking distracting applications until you complete your tasks. It's designed to build concentration habits, reduce smartphone addiction, and improve productivity for work or study.

Highlights
  • Register tasks and restrict apps
  • Safe app locking via ScreenTime API
  • Achievement animations and quotes
  • Build concentration habits
  • Reduce social media/game time
Features
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Lumisera locks distracting apps and sites until you finish what matters. Every locked minute becomes light for Lumi — 100 levels, each with a new look and rank. • 4 lock styles: TODO, steps, NFC card (Premium), timer — plus automatic scheduled locks • Lumi grows with your focus, with Home Screen widgets and Lock Screen Live Activity • Time Map: see your life in weeks and the time you've reclaimed • Anonymous community: no sign-in, share wins and cheer each other on • Site blocking (Premium): block social and video sites in your browser Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lumisera-legal.pages.dev/privacy-en

About

Bounded Focus

Features
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Most app blockers fail because you can dismiss them in one tap. Bounded Focus uses Apple Screen Time, so a block actually holds. It survives a force quit, a restart, and a reinstall. Block the apps that pull you in, cut your screen time, and get your focus back. Built for ADHD brains and anyone tired of losing hours to endless scrolling. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Pick the apps and websites that pull you in, social media, games, video, news, and block them on demand or automatically. No more opening Instagram on autopilot. SCHEDULES THAT RUN THEMSELVES Ready made routines like Sleep mode, Work hours, Deep work, and Study session block the right apps at the right times, every day, without you lifting a finger. GROW A FOCUS STREAK Every day you respect your blocks, your garden grows and your streak goes up. A gentle, rewarding way to build the habit, because progress should feel good, not like punishment. SEE YOUR REAL SCREEN TIME A clear breakdown of where your hours actually go, so you can decide what to cut. Your usage stays private, on your device. MADE FOR ADHD No shame, no guilt, no nagging. Grace tokens forgive a slip, so one rough day never breaks your streak. Friction and a calm design help you pause before you doomscroll. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Blocking runs through Apple Screen Time. We never see what you do in your apps. Your data stays on your device. WHY PEOPLE STAY People use Bounded Focus to study, to do deep work, to sleep better, to be present with family, and to finally take their attention back from apps that are designed to keep them hooked. Reclaim your time. Download Bounded Focus and start your first focus streak today. Bounded Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, with a monthly plan and a yearly plan that includes a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://boundedfocus.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://boundedfocus.com/privacy

Screenshots

Lumisera4 screens
Bounded Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bounded Focus at none against Lumisera's shown. Bounded Focus also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lumisera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Bounded Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lumisera ships an update every 3 months, Bounded Focus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Lumisera versus Bounded Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumiseraBounded Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkentaro kimotoDedaldev Doo

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lumisera

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan (monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Premium Plan (annual fee)$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$49.99
2 purchases

Bounded Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Bounded Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Bounded Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Lumisera free?
Lumisera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bounded Focus free?
Bounded Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lumisera or Bounded Focus have ads?
Lumisera shows ads; Bounded Focus does not.
Which is updated more often, Lumisera or Bounded Focus?
Lumisera ships an update every 3 months, and Bounded Focus every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lumisera was updated on November 14, 2026 and Bounded Focus on November 9, 2026.

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