Kidper vs TrueFocus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kidper
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Kidper helps your family keep a healthier Focus and Break rhythm without turning screen time into a daily argument. Build the plan once, then reuse it. Name your Focus stage plans and switch between them in a tap: a school-night plan, a weekend plan, an exam-week plan. During Focus, only the apps you chose stay available. When the work is done, Break stages open a planned reward instead of an endless scroll. Decide how much protection each situation needs. On a kid's device, require Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN before anything can be changed. For your own phone, turn protection off and keep the rhythm without the friction. HOW IT WORKS • Create Focus stages and optional Break stages • Choose which apps stay available during Focus • Start a session from the home screen, or let it start on a schedule • Save multiple named plans and switch when your week changes • Approve unlocks from Controls, or hand approval to another organizer COMMON USES • Study routines: keep learning apps available during Focus • Reward routines: use Break time as a planned reward after Focus • Family routines: pair parent and child devices in a Group when supervision is needed • Personal routines: protect your own rules with PIN or biometric verification KEY FEATURES • Named stage plans: build a routine once and reuse it, instead of rebuilding it every week • Focus mode: selected apps remain available while distractions stay out of the way • Break stages: plan recovery time instead of endless screen time • Choose your protection: Face ID, Touch ID, PIN, or no protection for personal use • Stop early when you need to: end a running session right from Controls • Harder to remove: Kidper can block app removal during setup so the routine sticks • Auto Exit Controls: controls close themselves after a set period of inactivity • Group coordination: pair devices with a code for optional organizer approval • Guided setup: build your first rhythm in minutes PRIVACY FIRST Group data syncs only through your private iCloud. No third-party servers, no screenshots, no usage-log collection. Kidper does not monitor content. Crash reports and anonymous usage counts go to Sentry, a third-party error monitoring service, to find and fix problems; they never include names, family IDs, pairing codes, passwords, or the apps you choose to focus on. Kidper uses Apple's Screen Time framework (Family Controls) and requires iOS 16 or later. Need help? support@rollingtokens.app Privacy Policy: https://rollingtokens.app/apps/kidper/privacy Terms of Use: https://rollingtokens.app/apps/dreamdictation/terms
TrueFocus
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Did you know the average adult checks their phone over 100 times a day—mostly on autopilot? That’s over 5 hours of your day spent scrolling without ever consciously deciding to. TrueFocus is here to help you take your life back. By protecting your mornings, focus sessions, and sleep, TrueFocus replaces frustrating hard blocks with intentional daily guards and mindful pauses. Build true self-discipline, reclaim up to 2 hours every single day, and put your time where it actually matters. Why Other Screen Time Control Apps Fail We know you’ve tried to fix this before. But rigid locks only lead to frustration (and instant bypasses), while endless usage charts don't stop autopilot taps. TrueFocus is different. Instead of trapped restrictions, it gives your day structure, interrupts habit loops, and trains your brain to step away naturally. The Benefits You’ll Have • Reclaim 1–2 Hours Daily: Turn wasted scroll time into hobbies, family, and rest. • Break Autopilot Taps: Stop impulsive app-opening habits before they start. • Sleep Deeper & Rest Better: Gain up to 50 extra minutes of quality sleep every week. • Supercharge Productivity: Complete tasks faster without constant digital noise. 3 Smart Guards for Your Critical Routines • Morning Guard: Stop losing your first 30 minutes in bed to doomscrolling. Start your morning with clarity before social feeds pull you in. • Focus Guard: Eliminate constant app notifications during deep work or study. Protect your flow state and finish tasks in less time. • Night Guard: End the "just 5 more minutes" bedtime trap. Keep screens out of bed, wind down peacefully, and protect your sleep quality. A Mindful Pause, Not a Cold Hard Wall When you reach for a guarded app on autopilot, TrueFocus doesn't just slam the door—it interrupts the urge with interactive friction to help you wake up your prefrontal cortex: • Intention Check-In: Answer one honest question: "What are you here for?" • Guided Breathing: Take a 5-second deep breath to let the dopamine rush settle. • Brain Micro-Tasks: Solve a quick math challenge or tap a mini-task to reset your impulsive brain. • Science-Backed: Research published in PNAS found that adding a mindful pause before opening distracting apps helped reduce actual app openings by 57% over six weeks. Most times, you'll realize you didn't need the app at all! Precision Rules: Allowlists, Blocklists & Categories Tailor your limits to your actual lifestyle with maximum flexibility: • Blacklists & Whitelists: Block specific distracting apps (Social, Games, Shopping, Video) or lock everything except essential tools like Maps, Work Chat, and Calls. • Category & App-Level Control: Group and guard entire categories with one tap, or pick individual apps with surgical precision. Detailed Control Logs: Track Every Attempt & Victory • Open vs. Resisted Counts: See exact daily metrics—how many times you reached for an app versus how many times you successfully resisted and walked away. • Precise Timestamps: View a complete Control Moments timeline showing the exact time of every attempt, pause, and breakthrough. • Daily Victory Summaries: Get positive, encouraging feedback ("You resisted 14 impulsive taps and reclaimed 1h 32m for yourself today!"). Private, Safe & In Your Control • Powered by Apple’s Screen Time API: Built natively for iOS with zero battery drain. • 100% Private: Your browsing history, messages, and personal data never leave your device. • You Hold the Key: Turn any guard on or off whenever you choose. Unlock TrueFocus Pro Upgrade to TrueFocus Premium for smarter screen time control, distraction blocking, and tools to build healthier digital habits. TrueFocus Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.qstonelabs.com/screen-time-control-privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.qstonelabs.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kidper at none against TrueFocus's 4. TrueFocus's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. TrueFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Kidper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kidper ships an update every 3 weeks, TrueFocus every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kidper | TrueFocus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Chapman Ou | Quillstone Limited |
In-app purchases
Kidper
No in-app purchases
TrueFocus
- Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
- Unlimited access$29.991 Month
- Unlimited access$69.991 Year









