Comparison

Ember vs 10.653 Seconds

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

Head to head
About

Ember

This app helps you block distracting applications and build better focus habits. It uses device technology to control which apps are blocked and when, supporting work, study, or rest periods. Enjoy a clean design with a privacy-first approach, as it does not track activity or collect personal data.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • One-tap focus mode
  • Schedule app blocking
  • Block apps during specific times
  • Clean and calm design
  • Privacy-first, no tracking
  • Uses Apple Screen Time technology
Features
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Stop mindless scrolling. Take back your day. Meet Ember, your personal focus companion. Most app blockers fail because they are cold, boring, or easy to switch off the moment an urge hits. Ember changes that by combining unbreakable Apple Screen Time blocking with a warm, gamified sanctuary you will actually love opening. Whether you need to study for exams, enter deep work at the office, or disconnect before sleep, Ember shields your attention so you can be fully present. HOW EMBER HELPS YOU WIN YOUR TIME BACK • Instant App Blocking Select the social media, games, or shopping apps that pull you away. Tap start and they vanish behind Ember’s shield instantly. • Smart Automated Schedules Set recurring focus blocks for mornings, work hours, or bedtime. Ember shields distractions automatically every single day without you lifting a finger. • Unbreakable Locked Mode When temptation strikes, Locked Mode requires a 15 minute countdown before you can pause your session. That short delay breaks the dopamine loop and keeps your willpower intact. • Keep the Fire Lit Every minute of focus feeds your campfire. Complete sessions to build daily streaks, kindle warm embers, and earn peaceful milestone badges. • The Den Sanctuary Level up your cozy mountain cabin as you focus. Unlock eight handcrafted decor upgrades including wool blankets, steaming herbal tea, antique journals, a stone hearth, and a shimmering starlit aurora. • Soothing Cabin Atmospheres Pair your focus sessions with calming ambient audio like crackling hearth embers, peaceful rain, and quiet nighttime soundscapes. • Home and Lock Screen Widgets Check your focus streak and daily progress at a glance without ever getting sucked into your phone. Add widgets to your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center. • 100% Private and Secure Your privacy comes first. Ember uses Apple Screen Time technology running entirely on device. We never track, inspect, or store your app usage or browsing history. Everything stays yours. PERFECT FOR • College students and professionals needing deep study sessions • Anyone looking to break social media and doomscrolling addiction • Remote workers seeking structured work boundaries • Mindful individuals creating quiet evenings and better sleep hygiene EMBER PRO Upgrade to Ember Pro to unlock unlimited app blocking, unlimited schedules, strict Locked Mode, and all cozy soundscapes. Privacy Policy: https://focusshieldapp.web.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

10.653 Seconds

This app aims to increase online attention spans by having users hold a button for over 10.653 seconds. It's designed to combat the effects of doom-scrolling and encourage focus.

Highlights
  • Attention span training
  • Hold button for 10.653+ seconds
  • Combats doom-scrolling
  • Encourages focus
  • World record attempt for attention training
Features
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My mission is to improve Global Gen Z's online attention span from 8 seconds to 10.653 seconds by 2026. This App trains your attention span by holding a button for 10.653+ seconds. We aim to achieve 3 billion seconds of attention training time by the end of this year, setting a world record for attention span training that addresses the doom-scrolling side effects. It's time for us to focus.

Screenshots

Ember4 screens
10.653 Seconds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 10.653 Seconds at none against Ember's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ember sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 10.653 Seconds asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ember versus 10.653 Seconds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmber10.653 Seconds
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLahiru ChathurangaZicheng Zhao

Customer experience

Ember

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

10.653 Seconds

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ember

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$14.991 Year
None

10.653 Seconds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 10.653 Seconds free?
10.653 Seconds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ember or 10.653 Seconds have ads?
Neither Ember nor 10.653 Seconds shows ads.

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