Comparison

My Ani vs Trance

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

Head to head
About

My Ani

This app gamifies your focus sessions using a Pomodoro timer and an adorable companion that grows with your productivity. It helps you block distracting apps, track your screen time, and analyze your focus patterns to build better digital habits.

Highlights
  • Gamified Pomodoro timer
  • Adorable companion that grows
  • Smart app blocker
  • Productivity insights and analytics
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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My Ani: Focus Timer & Study App Reclaim your focus with My Ani β€” the adorable Pomodoro timer and productivity companion. Transform distractions into mindful, productive sessions and build better digital habits with a gamified experience that keeps you motivated. GROW YOUR FOCUS Ani’s health mirrors your productivity. Complete study or work sessions, block distracting apps, and watch your companion grow from a tiny seedling to a majestic forest spirit. Every mindful minute helps you cultivate focus and digital wellness. POMODORO FOCUS TIMER Boost productivity with a customizable focus timer: Quick Spritz (25 min) Deep Roots (50 min) Track your sessions with Live Activities on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. SMART APP BLOCKER Select apps that drain your energy. Ani gently reminds you to stay on task, helping you take back control of your screen time β€” without harsh restrictions. PRODUCTIVITY INSIGHTS Analyze your focus patterns: Monitor screen time on blocked apps Discover peak productivity hours Celebrate progress with detailed analytics A BEAUTIFUL STUDY JOURNEY Progress from Seedling β†’ Forest Guardian β†’ Forest Elder, unlocking achievements as you master attention. Sync seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. WHY MY ANI? Adorable Companion: Positive reinforcement, never guilt-trips Gamified Productivity: Fun, rewarding focus sessions Privacy First: Data stays secure on your device and iCloud Minimalist Design: Calm, intuitive interface Perfect for students, professionals, or anyone looking to reduce screen time and improve mental clarity. Your focus journey starts now! SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Unlock the full Forest Guardian experience with Premium: Monthly Premium: €9.99 Yearly Premium: €29.99 Lifetime Early Bird: €49.00 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation. Auto-renewal is optional and can be managed in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://getmyani.lovable.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Trance

Features
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Set how long you want to focus, press start β€” and your own galaxy awakens on screen. Finish your session and a new star is born, glowing along a spiral arm. This simple rule turns "putting your phone down" into a joy. With Trance, focus isn't something you endure β€” it's the joy of growing your own galaxy. The core focus timer, galaxy, and soundscapes are free β€” with no ads. β–  How it works Β· Pick a focus length β€” preset buttons, or turn the ring minute by minute (1–180 min) Β· Your galaxy lives and turns while you focus Β· Finish, and a new star is born β–  Features Β· A living galaxy β€” luminous line-art drawn in light, a gently turning spiral Β· One evolving galaxy β€” every session adds stars and constellations to a shape that's yours alone Β· Star color & size β€” shaped by when and how long you focused Β· Weekly constellations β€” reach your weekly goal to connect that week's stars into a named figure Β· Constellation collection β€” revisit completed constellations and include them in your galaxy poster Β· 16 focus soundscapes β€” from real Mars wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover to rain, thunder, forest, waves, campfire, cafΓ© and a singing bowl Β· Free poster β€” save and share your galaxy as a single image Β· Focus stats & insights β€” streaks, completion rate, a "night sky" activity map Β· Evolving galaxy shapes β€” spiral β†’ barred β†’ elliptical β†’ ringed β†’ irregular as you grow Β· 5 galaxy themes β€” Cyan / Rose / Emerald / Abyss / Aurora nebulae Β· Home & lock-screen widgets, plus a lock-screen timer (Live Activity) Β· Optional Trance Pro β€” app blocking during focus, multiple blocking sets, and protected-focus reports Β· No ads Β· no account β€” your focus history stays on-device (non-linked product analytics only) Start focusing β€” the most beautiful way. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

My Ani4 screens
Trance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Trance at every 2 days against My Ani's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. My Ani sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Trance sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Ani ships an update fortnightly, Trance every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
My Ani versus Trance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy AniTrance
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size293 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSayed Mohamedyusik koh

In-app purchases

3 purchases

My Ani

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Early Bird Lifetime Deal$49.99
3 purchases

Trance

Subscriptions2
  • trance Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • trance Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • trance Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is My Ani free?
My Ani is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trance free?
Trance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Ani or Trance have ads?
Neither My Ani nor Trance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Ani or Trance?
My Ani ships an update fortnightly, and Trance every 2 days. Most recently, My Ani was updated on October 30, 2026 and Trance on October 25, 2026.

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