Anchor vs tocnz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anchor
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Anchor is a focus timer with a twist: it only works when your phone is face-down. Set your time, flip your phone onto a flat surface, and the timer starts automatically. Lift it early? Session broken. Stay committed until the timer ends, and you've earned your focus. WHY ANCHOR? • No willpower required — flip and forget • No apps to block, no settings to configure • Visual proof: red for broken, green for complete • Session history calendar to track your progress HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your focus duration (1-30 minutes free, up to 4 hours with Pro) 2. Place your phone face-down on any flat surface 3. The timer starts automatically when gravity detects the position 4. Stay focused. Your phone stays down. That's it. ANCHOR PRO (One-Time Purchase) • Unlock sessions up to 4 hours • Perfect for deep work, studying, or creative sessions • No subscription — pay once, own forever The simplest way to put your phone down and actually focus.
tocnz
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tocnz helps you flip quickly from distraction to focus. - Start a focus session with one flip. - Set clear work intervals and stay on track. - Track progress over days and weeks. - Review sessions and improve your focus rhythm. Built for people who want simple structure, minimal friction, and better daily concentration. Focus mode keeps your workflow organized so you can start now, stay present, and finish with less switching. ------------ Subscription note: tocnz Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription available with monthly and annual plans.Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal in Apple ID > Subscriptions. Pricing, free trial options, and tax details are shown before purchase. You can cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://www.ningdom.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.ningdom.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
Anchor and tocnz are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 1 one-off in-app purchase and tocnz sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Anchor | tocnz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yagız UGURVEREN | Beijing Ningdom Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Anchor
- Anchor Pro$4.99
tocnz
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly$12.991 Year








