Comparison

Focuscapes vs Intentional

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

Head to head
About

Focuscapes

This app helps you disconnect from distracting applications and enjoy peaceful sleep or focused rest. It offers customizable modes to block specific apps, play gentle sounds, and track your progress in reducing late-night screen time. Enjoy a more restful night and improved focus without constant interruptions.

Highlights
  • Customizable blocking modes
  • App list saving
  • Gentle sleep sounds
  • Progress tracking
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Background operation
Features
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Focuscapes – Block nighttime apps, sleep in peace. Instead of fighting every notification and urge to scroll, you set a mode, choose which apps are still allowed, add a gentle sound, and Focuscapes does the rest in the background. ① Four simple modes for real life * Sleep All Night Mode – Strong blocking from bedtime until morning. * Nap Mode – Short daytime breaks with light blocking and soft sounds. * Wind Down Mode – Ease out of your day before bed, not quite full sleep. * Quiet Rest Mode – A calm screen and fewer apps when you just need quiet. Each mode has its own duration, app rules, and sound settings so you can match Focuscapes to your routine. ② Focuscapes focuses on one thing: * Block high-stimulation apps while keeping what truly matters. * Block social, short-video, news, and other distracting apps. * Keep Phone, Messages, family chat, and your favorite sleep app available. * No puzzles or “unlock tasks” required — just tap Start and forget about it. ③ Saved App Lists for every night * You don’t have to pick apps again every time. * Create simple App Lists like Sleep, Family, Calm, or Travel Night. * Reuse them in any mode so you can start a session in a few seconds. * Change your lists at any time as your needs change. ④ Gentle sounds to help you drift off * Add a soft audio backdrop to match your night: * Rain, gentle rain, rain storm * River, sea splash, wind, ocean ⑤ See your late-night progress * The Progress tab gives you easy-to-read insights: * How many nights you used Focuscapes * How much late-night screen time you reduced * Which apps were blocked the most at night Simple cards, big text, and a gentle tone — no shaming, just small wins over time. ⑥ Private, local, and in your control * Focuscapes uses Apple’s Screen Time API to start and stop app blocking on your device. * Blocking happens on your iPhone using Apple’s system controls. * We cannot see what you do inside apps or websites. * Your personal browsing or message content never leaves your device. * You stay in full control: you can change or stop sessions whenever you want in the app or in iOS settings. Privacy Policy: https://tapscreentime.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://tapscreentime.com/terms Support: support@bettersleepcycle.com

About

Intentional

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by introducing a brief pause before opening distracting applications. Set time limits and lock apps automatically when your session ends, breaking autopilot behavior without relying on willpower.

Highlights
  • Brief pause before app opening
  • Set time limits for apps
  • Automatic app locking
  • Game mode during countdowns
  • Session reminders
  • Background enforcement
  • Distraction-free design
Features
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Your phone takes hours from you every day. Intentional gives them back. Instead of blocking your apps, Intentional adds one simple step — a brief pause before you open them. That moment is enough to break the autopilot and put you back in control. Pick the apps that waste your time. Set a time limit. Use them on your terms. When your session ends, they lock again — no willpower required. Features include game mode during countdowns, session reminders, background enforcement, and a clean distraction-free design. Subscription required for core app features. The average person spends over 4 hours a day on their phone. Intentional can help you reclaim over 400 of those hours this year.

Screenshots

Focuscapes4 screens
Intentional4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Focuscapes at free against Intentional's subscription. Focuscapes also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Focuscapes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Intentional sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Focuscapes against 5.0 for Intentional. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focuscapes ships an update every 3 days, Intentional every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focuscapes versus Intentional: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocuscapesIntentional
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBetter Sleep Rise EliteNicholas Kneafsey

Customer experience

Focuscapes

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Intentional

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focuscapes

Subscriptions2
  • Focuscapes Premium$9.991 Month
  • Focuscapes Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Intentional

Subscriptions1
  • Intentional Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Focuscapes free?
Focuscapes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Intentional free?
Intentional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focuscapes or Intentional?
Focuscapes and Intentional are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Focuscapes or Intentional have ads?
Neither Focuscapes nor Intentional shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focuscapes or Intentional?
Focuscapes ships an update every 3 days, and Intentional every 2 weeks. Most recently, Focuscapes was updated on October 30, 2026 and Intentional on November 5, 2026.

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