Comparison

Anchor vs Distant

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

Head to head
About

Anchor

This app helps users with ADHD stay focused and organized by breaking down tasks into manageable sessions. It offers features like distraction blocking, quick idea capture, and progress tracking to promote calm and structured work.

Highlights
  • One-Thing Mode for timed single-task sessions
  • Deep Focus shielding to block distractions
  • Quick Add for fast idea capture
  • Inbox and Today task organization
  • Daily recaps and session logs
  • Widgets and Siri shortcuts
  • Personalizable themes
Features
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Anchor: Focus without drifting. Anchor helps ADHD minds stay grounded, plan calmly, and focus deeply — one task at a time. Use One-Thing Mode for timed single-task sessions, gentle reminders, and optional Deep Focus shielding that blocks distractions while you work. Capture ideas fast with Quick Add, voice notes, or photos. Organize with simple Inbox and Today lists, and track progress through daily recaps and session logs. Add widgets and Siri shortcuts for quick access anywhere, and personalize with soothing themes. Anchor makes focusing feel calm, structured, and kind — so you can finish what matters, without drifting. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://focuswithanchor.com/policy/93c27770-aa20-11f0-857a-3d6ca2cb809c Support: info@rewrksolutions.com

About

Distant

This application helps you disconnect from digital distractions by offering a premium focus timer. Block distracting apps, set custom focus sessions, and track your progress with detailed analytics. Reclaim your time and stay present with its intuitive design and smart notifications.

Highlights
  • Premium focus timer
  • App blocking
  • Customizable themes
  • Detailed analytics
  • Session history
  • Achievement system
  • Smart notifications
Features
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Distant is a premium focus timer designed to help you disconnect from digital distractions and reclaim your time. Set a focus session, block distracting apps, and stay present in what matters most. Beautiful, Intuitive Design Dark, premium interface with tactile dial controls Smooth animations and haptic feedback Customizable themes and gradients Multiple timer appearance modes (Standard, Minimal, Detailed) Powerful Focus Features Focus sessions from 1 to 240 minutes Deep Focus mode for extended concentration Quick presets for instant session starts Custom focus types (Work, Study, Reading, Meditation, etc.) Pause and resume sessions as needed Emergency override with a 5-minute break Track Your Progress Detailed analytics and insights Session history with completion tracking Achievement system to celebrate milestones Experience points and level progression Focus streaks and statistics Smart Notifications Progress updates during sessions Session completion alerts Motivational reminders In-app notification center Customization Personalize colors and gradients Configure quick preset durations Toggle features to match your workflow Available in 10 languages

Screenshots

Anchor4 screens
Distant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Anchor at 16.6 against Distant's 26.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Anchor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Distant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Anchor against 5.0 for Distant. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Anchor versus Distant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnchorDistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrett SzpontOdd Omens

Customer experience

Anchor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Distant

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Anchor

Subscriptions2
  • Anchor Pro – Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Anchor Pro – Yearly$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Distant

One-time1
  • Distant Full Access$3.99

Questions

Is Anchor free?
Anchor 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, Anchor or Distant?
Anchor and Distant are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Anchor or Distant have ads?
Neither Anchor nor Distant shows ads.

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