# Basium vs Latent

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Latent at none against Basium's 3. Latent also leads on ratings volume (218 vs 4) and chart position (#118 vs unranked). Basium's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 92%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Basium sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Latent asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Basium against 4.9 for Latent. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Latent has 218 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Basium's written reviews are positive against 92% of Latent's.

Basium ships an update weekly, Latent every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basium | Latent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basium-habit-tracker/id6756776017/reviews)** | [4.9 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latent-focus-timelapse/id6788947658/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **218** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 91.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#118** |
| Size | 50 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Domenic Landriscina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862721731) | [Weaive, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866482811) |

## What reviewers say

### Basium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basium-habit-tracker/id6756776017)

This app helps users build consistent habits, especially those with ADHD, by focusing on deliberate progress rather than motivation. It offers intelligent features to protect momentum during off-days and encourages a single focus to avoid overstimulation.

**Highlights:** Intelligent Freeze Protection, One Active Challenge principle, Progressive Paths (5, 15, 30 days), Subtask breakdown, Gentle, active-day reminders, 100% Private (no accounts, no ads)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Life time payment | $12.99 | one-time |


### Latent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latent-focus-timelapse/id6788947658)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app creates short timelapse videos of your work or study sessions, making your effort visible and trackable. It helps build streaks and provides visual proof of your dedication, fostering accountability through social features.

**Highlights:** Automatic timelapse recording, Focus timer with Pomodoro support, Camera-off mode for pure timer use, Streak tracking and visual progress charts, Shareable session clips and stickers, Friend accountability and social feed

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basium free?

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

### Is Latent free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Basium or Latent?

Basium is rated higher. Basium averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Latent averages 4.9 from 218 ratings.

### Do Basium or Latent have ads?

Neither Basium nor Latent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Basium or Latent?

Basium ships an update weekly, and Latent every 3 days. Most recently, Basium was updated on November 5, 2026 and Latent on November 10, 2026.

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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.*