Seren vs Awful Monkey

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.

*New app* Awful Monkey is the brutally honest screen time coach that doesn’t remind you gently it judges you. Turn your phone into a savage productivity partner that roasts you when you waste time and rewards you when you stay disciplined. --- What it does Tracks your screen time in real time - Starts focus sessions that block distracting apps - Roasts you when you break your promises - Gives you XP when you stay focused - Unlocks new monkey personas as you level up The more disciplined you are, the richer and prouder your monkey becomes. The more you scroll, the more disappointed he looks. --- Level up your monkey Stay focused to gain XP and unlock harsher, richer monkeys: *Basic Monkey* *Alpha Monkey* *Billionaire Monkey* *Monk Mode* (and more coming soon) Each monkey has its own personality and attitude toward your screen time. --- For who? Perfect for: - Students - Entrepreneurs - Creators - Remote workers - Anyone tired of doomscrolling --- Privacy & requirements Awful Monkey uses Apple’s Screen Time API to monitor and block apps with your permission. Your data stays on your device and is never sold or used for ads. Ready to stop scrolling and start building? Download Awful Monkey your monkey is already judging you. Terms of Use: https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://awfulmonkey.app/privacy