Comparison

FocusScreen vs Unscroll

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Unscroll

Features
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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 mode
Start a timed pause for selected apps. They become available again automatically when the countdown ends. β€’ Daily limits
Set a Daily limit for an individual app, or a Total limit shared by all your selected apps. β€’ Usage insights
Review your Screen Time by day, week, and month to better understand your habits. β€’ Flexible access
When plans change, use five minutes of temporary access or one of your limited Magic keys to unlock early. Usage data is provided by Apple’s 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.

Screenshots

FocusScreen4 screens
Unscroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
FocusScreen versus Unscroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusScreenUnscroll
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerη’ž 菅Shanghai Bing Fan Qiao Li Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusScreen

Subscriptions2
  • FocusScreen Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • FocusScreen Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
3 purchases

Unscroll

One-time3
  • A little support$0.99
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99
  • Generous support$12.99

Questions

Is FocusScreen free?
FocusScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unscroll free?
Unscroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusScreen or Unscroll have ads?
Neither FocusScreen nor Unscroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusScreen or Unscroll?
FocusScreen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Unscroll every 4 weeks. Most recently, FocusScreen was updated on October 28, 2026 and Unscroll on October 31, 2026.

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