Comparison

Distrack vs Ember

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

Head to head
About

Distrack

This app helps you understand and reduce mindless phone scrolling. It tracks distractions in real-time, identifies triggers, and builds focus habits. Reclaim your time and boost productivity with actionable insights.

Highlights
  • Intuitive distraction tracking
  • Deep insights and trends
  • Identify distraction triggers
  • Focus streaks
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Privacy-focused data storage
Features
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Stop Mindless Scrolling. Reclaim Your Focus with Distrack. How many times a day do you pick up your phone "just for a second" and find yourself lost in a scroll hole 20 minutes later? Most screen time apps just tell you what you did; Distrack helps you understand why you’re doing it and helps you stop. Distrack is the ultimate distraction tracker designed for those who want to be more intentional with their technology. Whether you have ADHD, a demanding job, or just want to spend more time in the real world, Distrack is your second brain for focus. WHY DISTRACK? - Modern apps are designed to be addictive. Distrack gives you the upper hand by turning "passive scrolling" into "active awareness." By tracking distractions in real-time, you build the mental muscle to stay on task and finish your day feeling accomplished, not drained. KEY FEATURES - Intuitive Distraction Tracking: Quickly log when you've been pulled away from your work with a single tap (just use your Apple Watch) - Deep Insights & Trends: See exactly which habits are stealing your time with daily and weekly breakdown reports. - Identify Your Triggers: Log your mood and environment to find out why you get distracted—is it stress, boredom, or anxiety? - Focus Streaks: Build a "Focus Habit" by maintaining daily streaks of reduced distractions. - Pomodoro Timer: Use the Pomodoro Timer to track which task you were doing - Privacy First: Your data stays on your device. We believe your focus habits are your business, no one else’s. WHO IS IT FOR? - Students: Stay in "The Flow" while studying and crush your exams. - Professionals: Increase your billable hours and finish your to-do list faster. - ADHD Minds: Use structured tracking to manage impulsivity and stay organized. - Digital Minimalists: Reduce your dependence on dopamine-looping apps. BENEFITS YOU’LL FEEL: - Save Time: Most users save at least 1 hour per day by cutting out "ghost" phone usage. - Reduce Stress: End the day feeling in control rather than overwhelmed. - Better Sleep: Curb late-night scrolling and improve your sleep hygiene. - Enhanced Productivity: Get more done in less time with higher quality focus. Take back control of your attention today. Download Distrack and start your journey toward a more focused, intentional life. CONNECT WITH US Have ideas on how to make Distrack even better? Whether it’s a new feature request or feedback on your experience, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to build the world’s best distraction tracker and help everyone stop distractions for good. - Email: sydertec@gmail.com - Instagram: @sydertec - X (Twitter): @sydertec Legal - Terms of Use: https://sydertec.de/#tou - Privacy Policy: https://sydertec.de/#pp

About

Ember

This app helps you reclaim your attention with a unique visual ritual. Instead of a standard countdown, it uses animated themes that evolve as you focus, providing a calming anchor to prevent distractions. It tracks your progress and offers a minimalist interface designed for deep work.

Highlights
  • Living Visuals with animated themes
  • Intentional 'Press to Ignite' start
  • Zen Mode with auto-hiding interface
  • Calendar heatmap for focus tracking
  • Unlockable exclusive visual themes
  • OLED optimized dark aesthetic
Features
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Ignite Your Focus. Ember is a tool for Radical Simplicity. In a world of digital noise and endless scrolling, Ember helps you reclaim your attention through a unique visual ritual. How It Works Unlike standard timers that just count down numbers, Ember uses "Visual Engines"—beautiful, animated themes that evolve and grow as you focus. Press to Ignite: Simply press and hold the screen for one second to start. This intentional act creates a moment of commitment to your focus session. Visual Anchor: Watch as a tree grows or a crystal forms. These Skia-powered visuals provide a calming anchor for your eyes, preventing the urge to check other apps. Zen Mode: The interface auto-hides after 3 seconds, leaving only the living visual to keep you tethered to the present. Key Features Living Visuals: Choose from engines like Growth, Crystal, Spiral, and Eclipse to match your mood. Track Your Journey: A clean calendar heatmap tracks your daily streaks and total focus hours. Earn Your Progress: Maintain a 30-day streak to unlock the exclusive "Orbit" engine. Flexible Flow: Set sessions from 1 minute to 12 hours (Premium) to suit everything from a quick breather to deep work. OLED Optimized: A minimalist, dark aesthetic designed to reduce eye strain and save battery. Why Ember? Ember is designed to fade away. There are no ads, no social feeds, and no gamified clutter. Whether you’re trying to stop doomscrolling, studying for an exam, or managing ADHD, Ember provides the calm environment you need to stay on track.

Screenshots

Distrack4 screens
Ember4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Distrack at 4 against Ember's 2. Ember's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Distrack sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Ember sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Distrack versus Ember: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistrackEmber
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManuel ReindlEmbercore LLC

Customer experience

Distrack

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ember

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Distrack

Subscriptions3
  • Distrack Plus Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Distrack Plus Yearly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Distrack Plus Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Distrack$19.99
1 purchases

Ember

One-time1
  • Ember Plus$9.99

Questions

Is Distrack free?
Distrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Distrack or Ember have ads?
Neither Distrack nor Ember shows ads.

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