Comparison

SmartFocus vs The Bridge

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

Head to head
About

SmartFocus

Features
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YOU ALREADY KNOW THE FEELING You sit down to work. You open your phone for one thing — 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 — 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 — Work, Study, Sleep, or any custom one — 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 — 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 — all social media, all games, all entertainment — 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 — 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 — works with the system, not against it - Instant blocking — no timers, no delays, no friction - Custom presets — different rules for different moments - Category blocking — block all social media with one tap - Beautiful shield screen — calm, not punishing - Completely private — 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.

About

The Bridge

This app helps you organize your day by separating urgent tasks from regular ones. It includes focus timers, scheduled reminders, and a console to review completed work. Customize the look with themes.

Highlights
  • Priority Deck and Standard Queue
  • Focus timers
  • Scheduled reminders
  • Priority Archive
  • Custom themes
  • Local-first design
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The Bridge helps you separate priorities from standard tasks, arm focus timers, schedule reminders, and review resolved work from one streamlined console. Features: • Priority Deck and Standard Queue • Focus timers for any task • Scheduled reminders with precise timing • Priority Archive • Custom themes and preset controls • Local-first design with no account required

Screenshots

SmartFocus4 screens
The Bridge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SmartFocus at Free against The Bridge's $4.99. The Bridge's advantage is iOS requirement (18 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

SmartFocus is free to download; The Bridge costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SmartFocus versus The Bridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartFocusThe Bridge
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.018 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSelim ZoughlamiTYLER RAY NAHRSTADT

In-app purchases

None

SmartFocus

No in-app purchases

None

The Bridge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartFocus free?
SmartFocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Bridge free?
The Bridge costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartFocus or The Bridge have ads?
Neither SmartFocus nor The Bridge shows ads.

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