# Seren vs Focus Fox

The clearest difference is ads: Seren at none against Focus Fox's shown. Seren also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seren sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Focus Fox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Seren ships an update every 5 days, Focus Fox monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seren | Focus Fox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mart hoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831347770) | [Umut Tuzcu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806813766) |

## What reviewers say

### Seren

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seren-screen-time-control/id6749594117)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seren Premium – Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Seren Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Seren Pro - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Seren Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Seren Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Seren Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Seren Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Seren Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Seren Pro | $59.99 | per year |


### Focus Fox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-fox-screen-time-control/id6753808870)

This app encourages physical activity by blocking access to selected apps until you meet daily step, exercise, or calorie burn goals. It aims to improve sleep, focus, and reduce screen time by making self-discipline rewarding and gamified.

**Highlights:** App blocking based on activity goals, Integrates with Apple HealthKit, Gamified motivation and streaks, Daily goals for movement, Real-time progress feedback, Privacy-focused data handling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Fox Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Focus Fox Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Focus Fox Annual, Intro Offer | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seren free?

Seren is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus Fox free?

Focus Fox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Seren or Focus Fox have ads?

Focus Fox shows ads; Seren does not.

### Which is updated more often, Seren or Focus Fox?

Seren ships an update every 5 days, and Focus Fox monthly. Most recently, Seren was updated on October 20, 2026 and Focus Fox on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*