Comparison

Anchor vs tocnz

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

Head to head
About

Anchor

Features
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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.

About

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

Screenshots

Anchor4 screens
tocnz4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Anchor versus tocnz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnchortocnz
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYagız UGURVERENBeijing Ningdom Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Anchor

One-time1
  • Anchor Pro$4.99
2 purchases

tocnz

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Anchor free?
Anchor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is tocnz free?
tocnz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Anchor or tocnz have ads?
Neither Anchor nor tocnz shows ads.

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