# 12WKS vs Ember

The clearest difference is rating: Ember at 3.0 against 12WKS's 1.0. 12WKS's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 12WKS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Ember sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ember holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 12WKS | Ember |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12wks-the-system/id6756920690/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-stop-doomscrolling/id6761221983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 40 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sharon Omondi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825590083) | [Kostiantyn Krizhanovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/899057903) |

## What reviewers say

### 12WKS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12wks-the-system/id6756920690)

This app helps you structure your life and build lasting habits using the 12-week year methodology. It provides a visual system for planning, tracking, and reflecting on your progress through focused 12-week seasons.

**Highlights:** 12-Week Seasons planning, Daily ritual building, Weekly reset ceremonies, Visual progress tracking, Anchor focus areas, Reflection-driven iteration, Season archive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Member | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Member | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Member | $89.99 | per year |


### Ember

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-stop-doomscrolling/id6761221983)

This app helps combat time blindness, common with ADHD, by providing gentle time checks within selected apps. It offers customizable check-in intervals and a "5 more min" option to help users regain control over their scrolling habits without harsh restrictions.

**Highlights:** Gentle time checks every 15 minutes, "5 more min" option for extended use, Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, Evening time receipt summarizing daily usage, Optional daily goals and streaks, Daily and weekly usage charts

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 12WKS free?

12WKS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ember free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 12WKS or Ember?

Ember is rated higher. 12WKS averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ember averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 12WKS or Ember have ads?

Neither 12WKS nor Ember shows ads.

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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.*