Focus Fox vs Stop Doomscrolling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Fox
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.
- 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
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Move first, scroll later. Focus Fox helps you turn your activity into focus. By connecting with Apple HealthKit, it blocks your selected apps until you reach your daily step, exercise minutes, or active energy burned goals. Once you move, you unlock. Itβs that simple. Why Focus Fox - Users report 30% better sleep after 3 weeks - 72% improved focus during work and study - 43% less screen time in the first week - Limit screen time naturally through movement - Track activity directly from Apple Health - Be present and stay in your screen zen - A true healthy app for your digital wellbeing Healthy habits, lasting change Focus Fox is more than a screen time control tool, itβs a habit builder that helps you stay mindful, active, and in control of your time. Every step, stretch, or workout gets you closer to unlocking your favorite apps β making self-discipline feel rewarding, not restrictive. Stay motivated - Daily goals keep you moving - App time limits that align with your health goals - Real-time feedback on your progress - Gamified motivation to keep your streak alive Designed for digital wellbeing Whether you want to unplug, focus deeply, or just move more, Focus Fox helps you find balance between your screen time and your real life. Your phone becomes a tool for growth, not distraction. Privacy First Focus Fox uses Appleβs Family Controls and HealthKit APIs securely. Your data stays private, on-device, and fully in your control. Focus Fox β The Healthy Way to Focus Build habits that last. Move, focus, and feel better, one goal at a time. Privacy Policy: https://tuzcuumut.github.io/focus-fox-privacy/index.md Support: https://tuzcuumut.github.io/focus-fox-privacy/support.md Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Stop Doomscrolling
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Putting your phone down is not about willpower. It is about the system you build around yourself. Unscrol stops distracting apps right when you go to open them, keeps your focus session live on the Lock Screen and breaks the day into small steps you can finish. The goal is not to give up your phone, but to run your own day. Lock and block apps The apps and categories you choose are blocked on your device through Apple's Screen Time. When you try to open one, a shield appears. Your app choices never leave your phone. Scheduled block routines Set routines for work, school, sleep or your own time windows. A routine keeps running even when Unscrol is closed. One daily limit Give the apps you choose one daily budget and a cap per session. A long session sends them on a short break; once the day's budget is spent, they stay locked until tomorrow. Reverse Algo Mode Pick the social feeds you open without thinking and choose how much to slow them: a little, a lot or almost to a stop. Those apps then load more slowly, through an on-device VPN profile that only touches the feeds you picked. Turn it off anytime. Reverse Algo Mode is part of Unscrol Pro and works on iPhone. Focus sessions Pick 25, 45 or 60 minutes. The countdown runs live on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, and stays honest even if you close the app. Streaks and milestones Watch your streak grow day by day and reach milestones along the way. A Streak Saver protects it on a day that slips. Challenges From a single deep focus block to a 30-day challenge. Run one challenge at a time for free, or up to five at once with Unscrol Pro. One-minute reset When your attention drifts: a short pause and one question, just long enough to break the scroll loop. Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets See your streak and today's progress right where you usually start scrolling. Apple Watch Check your streak, today's progress and your active challenges on your wrist, with complications for your watch face. Mood and attention Log how your day went and, over time, notice when and where you get distracted. For students, people working from home, anyone preparing for exams and anyone who wants their attention back. Unscrol is free to download. App blocking, block routines, Streak Saver and more than one active challenge need Unscrol Pro: start with a free trial (for eligible new subscribers) and stay on the monthly plan, or choose the one-time lifetime purchase. Plans and prices are shown in the app before you pay. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. No ads, no data selling. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Stop Doomscrolling at every 4 days against Focus Fox's monthly. Stop Doomscrolling also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Focus Fox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Stop Doomscrolling sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Focus Fox ships an update monthly, Stop Doomscrolling every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Fox | Stop Doomscrolling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Umut Tuzcu | Ridvan Uyan |
In-app purchases
Focus Fox
- Focus Fox Weekly Premium14 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Focus Fox Annual Premium1 Month trial$19.991 Year
- Focus Fox Annual, Intro Offer1 Year trial$19.991 Year
Stop Doomscrolling
- Unscrol Week Plan7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Unscrol Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Unscrol Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
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- Unscrol Month$8.991 Month
- Premium Annual Offer$24.991 Year
- Unscrol: Screen Time Control7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Unscrol Year3 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Unscrol Premium Lifetime$19.99
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