Comparison

FeralMind vs Parkbench

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

Head to head
About

FeralMind

Features
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Make focus intentional. Block addictive apps and unlock them only by winning, stay focused and build better habits. Reclaim your time with FeralMind, the app blocker you can't cheat. Pick the apps to block, set your schedule, and beat a mini-game to unlock them. No bypasses, no excuses. Save 2+ hours per day, break free from doomscrolling, finally take back control of your screen time and start living. What you get: Block any distracting app instantly Beat a game to unlock with no easy bypass Custom schedules for work, sleep, and focus Track hours saved and build streaks 60 minute lockout if you fail with real consequences WHY CHOOSE FERALMIND THE BLOCKER YOU CAN'T CHEAT Most app blockers fail because you can just override settings when cravings hit. We know. We've done it too. FeralMind removes that option. Want your apps back? You play. MAKE SCROLLING COST SOMETHING The mini-game creates a moment of friction, just enough to interrupt autopilot behaviour. No more "just checking" Instagram for 45 minutes. Every unlock is intentional. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See exactly how much time you've reclaimed. Daily stats, weekly streaks, all-time records. Finally, numbers that make you feel good about yourself. REAL CONSEQUENCES BUILD REAL HABITS Fail the game and your apps stay locked for 60 minutes. No second chances, no workarounds. Go outside. IRL has zero ads and unlimited content. SCHEDULES THAT FIT YOUR LIFE Block apps during work hours, bedtime, or whenever you need focus. Fully customisable to your routine. Your phone, your rules, our enforcement. REAL RESULTS Users typically save 2+ hours per day within the first week. That's 14+ hours a week you can spend touching grass. HOW DESPERATE ARE YOU? Choose your difficulty. Easy mode gives you 10 minutes of freedom. Hard mode gives you an hour. We're not saying you have a problem, but... pick wisely. PRIVATE & SECURE FeralMind uses Apple's Screen Time API. All monitoring and blocking run entirely on your device. We never see which apps you block or how you use your phone. Your data stays yours. Your shame stays yours too. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION A subscription is required to unlock full access to features and content. Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings, Apple ID, Subscriptions. Terms of Service: https://www.notion.so/FeralMind-Terms-of-Service-2ca8bbf329b4804e9a04fb99bb72a6ce Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/FeralMind-Privacy-Policy-2ca8bbf329b480a1ae40f6201475f87d

About

Parkbench

This app helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting apps and websites. Instead of opening them, you'll see a calming park scene that grows with your focus. Set schedules and time limits to protect your quiet hours.

Highlights
  • Block apps and websites
  • Visual focus timer with growing park
  • Customizable schedules
  • Time limits for apps
  • NFC tag integration
  • Privacy-focused design
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Parkbench helps you spend less time staring at your screen, and more time on the life happening around you. Bench an app and it goes quiet. Instead of a feed, you get a calm park that slowly fills with wildlife. Focus becomes something you can see. HOW IT WORKS - Bench any app or website in a tap. Try to open it and a park visitor meets you instead. - Tap one of your own NFC tags to start a bench on the spot. - Set schedules for the hours you want protected, like bedtime or the work day. - Add limits that bench an app once you have spent enough time in it today. A PARK THAT GROWS WITH YOU Every stretch of focus brings visitors to your bench: birds, foxes, and more friends that appear with the seasons, the weather, and the time of day. Your quiet hours become a field guide worth returning to and collecting. STAYS PRIVATE Parkbench blocks through Apple Screen Time, which is privacy-walled by design, so it cannot see which apps you open. There are no ads and no trackers, and on a free account your app activity never leaves your iPhone. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FeralMind4 screens
Parkbench4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Parkbench at none against FeralMind's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. FeralMind sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year and Parkbench sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FeralMind ships an update every 4 days, Parkbench every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FeralMind versus Parkbench: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFeralMindParkbench
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB43 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAlgoJS LTDGADForge LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FeralMind

Subscriptions1
  • FeralMind Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Parkbench

Subscriptions2
  • Parkbench Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Parkbench Premium7 Days trial$27.991 Year
One-time1
  • Parkbench Premium, Lifetime$84.99

Questions

Is FeralMind free?
FeralMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parkbench free?
Parkbench is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FeralMind or Parkbench have ads?
FeralMind shows ads; Parkbench does not.
Which is updated more often, FeralMind or Parkbench?
FeralMind ships an update every 4 days, and Parkbench every 5 days. Most recently, FeralMind was updated on October 30, 2026 and Parkbench on October 31, 2026.

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