FocusScreen vs Unscroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FocusScreen
Organize your daily tasks directly on your iPhone's Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Complete items with a single tap without opening the app, and customize the display to match your wallpaper. Offers various task types, AI summaries, and smart reminders for efficient planning.
- Lock Screen and Dynamic Island task display
- One-tap task completion
- Habit tracking and reminders
- AI task summarization
- Customizable interface styles
- Private Space for sensitive tasks
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FocusScreen puts today's tasks on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. See what's next at a glance and check it off with a tap β no need to open the app. LIVE ACTIVITIES ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN β’ Grouped tasks stay on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with clear progress β’ Complete tasks right from the Lock Screen; the app stays in sync β’ Adjust item count, font size, color and opacity to suit any wallpaper THREE KINDS OF TASKS, ONE LIST β’ To-dos with due dates, priorities and repeat rules β’ Daily check-ins that reset every midnight for building habits β’ Reminders that alert you right on time PLAN SMARTER β’ AI Summary turns your list into one sentence about what matters today β’ Smart reminders notify you ahead of scheduled time DESIGNED FOR IPHONE DUO Check things off on the outer display when closed. Open it and the list becomes two columns; when partly folded, content stays clear of the fold, and every posture change transitions smoothly. PRIVACY AND PERSONALITY β’ Private Space protected by Face ID, never shown on the Lock Screen β’ Home Screen widgets, plus quick task entry with Siri β’ Labs: 11 interface styles to choose from FocusScreen Pro unlocks multiple Lock Screen groups, more visible items, Private Space, smart reminders, AI Summary and every interface style. Subscriptions renew automatically for the selected period and can be cancelled anytime in Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/5daf2aaa-018e-4125-ab59-34e22297c747
Unscroll
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Unscroll helps you step away from distracting social apps, reduce habitual scrolling, and make more room for what matters. β’ Unscroll modeβ¨Start a timed pause for selected apps. They become available again automatically when the countdown ends. β’ Daily limitsβ¨Set a Daily limit for an individual app, or a Total limit shared by all your selected apps. β’ Usage insightsβ¨Review your Screen Time by day, week, and month to better understand your habits. β’ Flexible accessβ¨When plans change, use five minutes of temporary access or one of your limited Magic keys to unlock early. Usage data is provided by Appleβs Screen Time. Unscroll does not see what you do inside other apps. Tips in Unscroll are completely optional. They do not unlock features, add Magic keys, or change any limits.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FocusScreen at 18.6 against Unscroll's 26.5. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. FocusScreen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Unscroll sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FocusScreen ships an update every 3 weeks, Unscroll every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FocusScreen | Unscroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks β better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 β better | 26.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | η θ | Shanghai Bing Fan Qiao Li Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
FocusScreen
- FocusScreen Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- FocusScreen Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
Unscroll
- A little support$0.99
- Buy me a coffee$2.99
- Generous support$12.99









