# Anchor vs Distant

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anchor | Distant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-focus-and-task-planner/id6753928757/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 | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brett Szpont](https://appshunter.io/developer/590262003) | [Odd Omens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719285041) |

## What reviewers say

### Anchor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-focus-and-task-planner/id6753928757)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anchor Pro – Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Anchor Pro – Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Distant

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

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*