Comparison

Ember vs SpringHabt

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€’ 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. 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/

About

SpringHabt

Features
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SpringHabt is the habit tracker built around how real life actually works. Most habit apps make you commit to the same thing at the same time every day. Miss once and your streak is gone. SpringHabt is different β€” instead of locking you into a rigid schedule, it lets you commit to a goal and hit it however the day allows. Work out 30 minutes a day β€” split across a morning walk and an evening session if you need to. Read 20 pages β€” ten before lunch, ten before bed. SpringHabt tracks what you actually accomplish, not whether you did it at exactly the right time. Build the daily, weekly, and monthly routines that stick. See your progress in clean charts and streak views that show you exactly where you're winning and where you're slipping. Stay motivated, stay organized, and keep your goals where you can see them. UNLIMITED HABITS Track every goal that matters to you. No arbitrary limits β€” just your full system, organized in one place. CUSTOM QUIZZES Create quizzes tied directly to your habits to reinforce what you're learning and make retention part of the routine. Turn your habits into real knowledge. FOCUS TIMERS Built-in timers that lock you in and help you actually complete the habits you've committed to. No context switching, no excuses. DETAILED STATS AND CHARTS Track your consistency across days, weeks, and months. See the patterns, understand where you're slipping, and double down on what's working. Whether you're building your first daily routine or dialing in a system you've been refining for years, SpringHabt gives you the flexibility to show up on your own terms β€” and the tools to prove to yourself that you did. Start your streak today. By subscribing you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ember4 screens
SpringHabt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SpringHabt at every 3 days against Ember's every 3 weeks. SpringHabt also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Ember sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SpringHabt sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ember ships an update every 3 weeks, SpringHabt every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Ember versus SpringHabt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmberSpringHabt
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB44 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLahiru ChathurangaJessie Price

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ember

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$14.991 Year
1 purchases

SpringHabt

Subscriptions1
  • SpringHabt Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpringHabt free?
SpringHabt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ember or SpringHabt have ads?
Neither Ember nor SpringHabt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ember or SpringHabt?
Ember ships an update every 3 weeks, and SpringHabt every 3 days. Most recently, Ember was updated on October 15, 2026 and SpringHabt on October 13, 2026.

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