Comparison

Seren vs Focus Pet & App Blocker

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

Head to head
About

Seren

Features
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Seren — app blocking that actually sticks Seren helps you reclaim your attention with simple, powerful app blocks, focus timers, and schedules designed to reduce distractions and protect your time. Whether you’re trying to stop doomscrolling, protect your mornings, or stay focused during deep work, Seren helps you stay present—without relying on willpower alone. Take back your time (without quitting your phone) Your phone can be both useful and distracting. Seren offers a calm, intentional approach to managing app usage, helping you reduce noise and create space for what matters most. What Seren helps you do • Block distracting apps during focus periods • Use focus timers for deep work, studying, reading, or workouts • Create schedules for work hours, evenings, bedtime, and weekends • Plan routines so blocks happen automatically • Allow intentional breaks with clear limits • Build healthier screen habits with structure that reduces impulsive use Made for real life Seren is designed to support everyday focus and consistency, whether you’re working, studying, or winding down in the evening. Everything is designed to be set up once and trusted to run in the background. Works with iOS Screen Time Seren uses Apple’s Screen Time framework to enforce app blocking. You’ll be asked to grant Screen Time access during setup—this is required for app blockers to work properly on iPhone. Subscription required Seren requires a paid subscription to use. Subscription details, pricing, and renewal terms are presented in the app before purchase. Legal Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/marthoff7/8b84eaef2c8dca5e21dc34a22b7f35e8 Download Seren and make space for what matters.

About

Focus Pet & App Blocker

This app helps you reduce phone distractions by locking selected apps during focus sessions. Earn rewards and customize a virtual pet as you meet your screen time goals. It's designed for study, work, and mindful breaks.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Limit daily screen time
  • Virtual pet that grows
  • Focus timer for study/work
  • Nightstand mode
  • Live Activity integration
Features
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Pip is a little cloud who helps you put your phone down. Pick the apps that pull at you and start a focus session. Pip locks them until you're done and quietly gets on with its day. Finish, and you both get something for it. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS • Lock social media, games and any app you choose while you focus • Built on Apple's Screen Time, so blocks hold even if you close the app • Need a break? Earn it with a few slow breaths or a quick memory game LIMIT YOUR SCREEN TIME • Set a daily screen time goal and see how close you are • Track pickups and screen time trends across days and weeks • Gentle morning and evening nudges, never nagging A FOCUS PET THAT GROWS WITH YOU • Every focused minute earns coins • Dress Pip up with hats, glasses and more from the shop • Keep your streak alive to unlock rewards, and mend it if a day slips MADE FOR REAL LIFE • A focus timer for study, deep work, sleep and time with people • Nightstand mode and a Live Activity keep the timer in view • A hold-to-commit pledge that makes your goal feel official PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your Screen Time data is processed by Apple on your iPhone. Pip never sees which apps you open and never uploads your usage. A subscription unlocks focus sessions and the full experience. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/e3c354c7-9a8f-4202-8159-6549f1a5ce00

Screenshots

Seren4 screens
Focus Pet & App Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Seren and Focus Pet & App Blocker are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Seren sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Focus Pet & App Blocker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seren ships an update every 5 days, Focus Pet & App Blocker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Seren versus Focus Pet & App Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSerenFocus Pet & App Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermart hoffDANIEL PETRISOR ATITIENEI

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Seren

Subscriptions9
  • Seren Premium – Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Seren Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Seren Pro - Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Seren Pro2 variants$17.991 Year
  • Seren Pro$29.991 Year
  • Seren Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Seren Pro$49.991 Year
  • Seren Pro$59.991 Year
  • Seren Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year
9 purchases

Focus Pet & App Blocker

Subscriptions5
  • Pip Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
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  • Yearly Plan Discount$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time4
  • 400 Coins$0.99
  • 1,350 Coins$2.99
  • 2,500 Coins$4.99
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  • 5,500 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is Seren free?
Seren is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Pet & App Blocker free?
Focus Pet & App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Seren or Focus Pet & App Blocker have ads?
Neither Seren nor Focus Pet & App Blocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Seren or Focus Pet & App Blocker?
Seren ships an update every 5 days, and Focus Pet & App Blocker every 3 days. Most recently, Seren was updated on November 8, 2026 and Focus Pet & App Blocker on November 13, 2026.

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