# Lumeni vs Anchor

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Anchor at 15.1 against Lumeni's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lumeni sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Anchor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lumeni | Anchor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-focus-timer-and-blocker/id6758787495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ahmed Darwish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863517085) | [Lassi Kotamaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869405296) |

## What reviewers say

### Lumeni

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumeni-focus-timer/id6756895580)

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lumeni Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Lumeni Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| City Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fire Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Deep Sea Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spring Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zen Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Winter Theme | $1.99 | one-time |


### Anchor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-focus-timer-and-blocker/id6758787495)

This app enforces focus by blocking distracting applications at the system level, eliminating willpower reliance. It offers various focus modes, ambient soundscapes, and progress tracking to help users build better habits. Optional cloud sync ensures data privacy.

**Highlights:** System-level app blocking, Multiple focus modes (Pomodoro, Deep Work), Ambient soundscapes, Progress tracking and analytics, Task and project management, Dynamic Island and Lock Screen integration, Achievements and streaks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anchor Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Anchor Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Anchor Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lumeni free?

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

### Is Anchor free?

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

### Do Lumeni or Anchor have ads?

Neither Lumeni nor Anchor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lumeni or Anchor?

Lumeni ships an update every 4 days, and Anchor every 4 days. Most recently, Lumeni was updated on October 8, 2026 and Anchor on October 9, 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.*