# Zots vs Distant

The clearest difference is rating: Distant at 5.0 against Zots's 4.0. Distant also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Zots's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zots sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Distant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Distant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Zots ships an update every 10 days, Distant every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zots | Distant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zots/id6753878736/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distant-focus-timer/id6754052699/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zovia Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821501930) | [Odd Omens LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719285041) |

## What reviewers say

### Zots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zots/id6753878736)

Track daily habits, reminders, and milestones with a minimalist dot interface. Collaborate with family or roommates in shared spaces, visualizing progress and tasks at a glance. Offers multiple view modes and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Habit tracking, Reminder logging, Milestone progress, Family collaboration, Multiple view modes, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $9.99 | one-time |


### Distant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distant-focus-timer/id6754052699)

Enhance concentration with a premium focus timer that blocks distracting applications. Track your progress with detailed analytics and celebrate achievements. Customize your sessions and themes for a personalized productivity experience.

**Highlights:** App blocking for distractions, Customizable focus sessions, Detailed progress analytics, Achievement system, Intuitive dark interface, Multiple timer modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Distant Full Access | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zots free?

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

### Is Distant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zots or Distant?

Distant is rated higher. Zots averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Distant averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Zots or Distant have ads?

Zots shows ads; Distant does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zots or Distant?

Zots ships an update every 10 days, and Distant every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zots was updated on September 25, 2026 and Distant on September 18, 2026.

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