Comparison

SmartFocus vs time Saved

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

Head to head
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SmartFocus

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YOU ALREADY KNOW THE FEELING You sit down to work. You open your phone for one thing โ€” and 40 minutes later you're deep in social media, watching clips, scrolling through nothing. It's not your fault. These apps are designed to keep you hooked. SmartFocus blocks distracting apps the moment you activate Focus mode โ€” so you can actually get things done. ------ THE PROBLEM WITH WILLPOWER Every day, you tell yourself you'll stay focused. But then: - You pick up your phone "just to check" - One notification leads to ten minutes of scrolling - You open Instagram "for a second" and lose half an hour - By the end of the day, you wonder where the time went Sound familiar? Willpower alone doesn't work against apps built to be addictive. You need a system. ------ HOW SMARTFOCUS WORKS SmartFocus connects directly with iOS Focus modes. When you activate a Focus mode โ€” Work, Study, Sleep, or any custom one โ€” SmartFocus instantly blocks the apps you've chosen. No delays. No workarounds. Just a clean shield screen reminding you: you're in focus mode. 1. Create a filter preset (e.g., "Work", "Study", "Deep Focus") 2. Choose which apps and categories to block 3. Link it to your iOS Focus mode That's it. Focus on, distractions off. ------ CUSTOM FILTERS FOR EVERY MOMENT Not all focus is the same. During work, you might block social media but keep messaging open. During study, you might block everything except reference apps. At night, you might block games and news. SmartFocus lets you create unlimited filter presets โ€” each with its own name, color, and app selection. Switch between them effortlessly as your day changes. ------ BLOCK APPS AND ENTIRE CATEGORIES Don't waste time picking apps one by one. SmartFocus lets you block entire categories at once โ€” all social media, all games, all entertainment โ€” with a single tap. Or get specific and choose individual apps. Your call. ------ THE SHIELD SCREEN When you try to open a blocked app, you won't see the app. Instead, you'll see a calm shield screen telling you exactly which filter is active. A simple reminder that you chose to focus โ€” and a gentle nudge to get back on track. No guilt. No lectures. Just clarity. ------ BUILT FOR PRIVACY SmartFocus uses Apple's Screen Time framework. Your data stays on your device. We never see which apps you use, which ones you block, or how you spend your time. Your focus is your business. ------ PERFECT FOR - Students who need to lock in during exams and study sessions - Remote workers fighting the pull of social media at home - Professionals who want distraction-free deep work blocks - Parents managing their own screen habits - Anyone trying to build healthier digital routines - People with ADHD looking for external structure ------ WHAT MAKES SMARTFOCUS DIFFERENT - Native iOS Focus integration โ€” works with the system, not against it - Instant blocking โ€” no timers, no delays, no friction - Custom presets โ€” different rules for different moments - Category blocking โ€” block all social media with one tap - Beautiful shield screen โ€” calm, not punishing - Completely private โ€” all data stays on your device ------ GET STARTED FREE Download SmartFocus and set up your first filter in under a minute. No ads. No tracking. No nonsense. Just focus, the way it should be. Take back your time. Download SmartFocus today.

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time Saved

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You'll pick up your phone 96 times today. Not because you're weak โ€“ 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: โ€ข Block any app with daily time limits โ€ข Create or join an accountability group โ€ข Request extra time when you genuinely need it โ€ข Get notified when friends need support โ€ข See your group's activity and progress โ€ข "Time to live your life" โ€“ 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/

Screenshots

SmartFocus4 screens
time Saved4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartFocus at none against time Saved's 1. time Saved's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. time Saved sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. SmartFocus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
SmartFocus versus time Saved: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartFocustime Saved
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.018.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSelim ZoughlamiMAKSYM SHEVCHENKO

In-app purchases

None

SmartFocus

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

time Saved

Subscriptions1
  • time Saved - Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is SmartFocus free?
SmartFocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is time Saved free?
time Saved is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartFocus or time Saved have ads?
Neither SmartFocus nor time Saved shows ads.

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