Ember vs time Saved
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 β’ Instant App Blocking Select the social media, games, or shopping apps that pull you away. Tap start and they vanish behind Emberβs shield instantly. β’ 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. β’ 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. β’ 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. β’ 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. β’ Soothing Cabin Atmospheres Pair your focus sessions with calming ambient audio like crackling hearth embers, peaceful rain, and quiet nighttime soundscapes. β’ 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. β’ 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 β’ College students and professionals needing deep study sessions β’ Anyone looking to break social media and doomscrolling addiction β’ Remote workers seeking structured work boundaries β’ 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/
time Saved
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You'll pick up your phone 96 times today. Not because you're weak β because you're doing it alone. time Saved is the app blocker that actually works, because it's not just you against your phone. It's you and your friends, holding each other accountable. HERE'S HOW IT WORKS: 1. Create a group with up to 3 friends 2. Each person picks the apps they want to limit 3. Set daily time limits (30 min, 1 hour, whatever you choose) 4. When you hit your limit, the app is blocked 5. Need more time? Ask your group. They'll decide. That last part is what makes time Saved different. When Instagram is blocked and you're tempted to just... turn off the blocker... you can't. Not without your friends knowing. Not without asking them for permission. It's accountability that actually works. WHY GROUPS? We've all tried Screen Time. We've all set limits. And we've all ignored them 10 seconds later. The problem isn't the limits. The problem is that when it's just you, there's no one to disappoint. No one notices. No one cares. time Saved changes that. Your group sees when you're staying within limits. They see when you ask for more time. They're in it with you. Small groups (2-4 people) keep us honest, encouraged, and consistent. FEATURES: β’ Block any app with daily time limits β’ Create or join an accountability group β’ Request extra time when you genuinely need it β’ Get notified when friends need support β’ See your group's activity and progress β’ "Time to live your life" β a gentle reminder when apps are blocked A subscription is required to access group creation features. time Saved offers a monthly subscription at $9.99/month. Privacy Policy: https://time-saved-privacy.lovable.app/ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Ember and time Saved are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Ember sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and time Saved sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Ember | time Saved |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | β |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lahiru Chathuranga | MAKSYM SHEVCHENKO |
In-app purchases
Ember
- Monthly Plan3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Annual Plan$14.991 Year
time Saved
- time Saved - Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month









