Anchor vs Distant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Premium focus timer
- App blocking
- Customizable themes
- Detailed analytics
- Session history
- Achievement system
- Smart notifications
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Anchor | Distant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brett Szpont | Odd Omens |
Customer experience
Anchor
Distant
In-app purchases
Anchor
- Anchor Pro – Monthly$2.991 Month
- Anchor Pro – Yearly$19.991 Year
Distant
- Distant Full Access$3.99









