# softspots vs Ember

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: softspots at none against Ember's 1. Ember's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ember sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. softspots asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for softspots against 5.0 for Ember. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | softspots | Ember |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softspots/id6754944925/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-minimalistic-focus/id6757570126/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Omar Hedefa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851048973) | [Embercore LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867647032) |

## What reviewers say

### softspots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softspots/id6754944925)

Enhance your study sessions with adorable animated pets and a supportive community. Track your progress, discover new study spots, and stay motivated with engaging features designed by students for students.

**Highlights:** Animated study companions, Customizable study timers, Subject progress tracking, Interactive study spot map, Community forums and reviews, Detailed statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ember

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-minimalistic-focus/id6757570126)

This app helps you reclaim your attention with a unique visual ritual. Instead of a standard countdown, it uses animated themes that evolve as you focus, providing a calming anchor to prevent distractions. It tracks your progress and offers a minimalist interface designed for deep work.

**Highlights:** Living Visuals with animated themes, Intentional 'Press to Ignite' start, Zen Mode with auto-hiding interface, Calendar heatmap for focus tracking, Unlockable exclusive visual themes, OLED optimized dark aesthetic

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ember Plus | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is softspots free?

softspots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ember free?

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

### Which has better reviews, softspots or Ember?

softspots and Ember are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do softspots or Ember have ads?

Neither softspots nor Ember 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.*