Comparison

Sanctuary vs Apsis

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

Head to head
About

Sanctuary

Features
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Focusing hasn't been this cute since... ever. Struggling to put down your phone? Meet The Sanctuary, the focus timer that turns your productivity sessions into a mission to save the wild. -> How It Works Choose your tasks: Set a timer for work, study, or reading. Stay Focused: While you work, you are attracting new species to your sanctuary. Build Your Collection: Discover rare animals (Pandas, Birds, Foxes) and watch your sanctuary grow. -> Key Features Gamified Focus Logic: The best way to beat phone addiction is to make focusing fun. Cute Animal Collection: Dozens of beautifully animated 3D animals to discover and release. Strict Mode: Lock your focus to ensure you get your deep work done. Detailed Stats: Track your daily, weekly, and monthly focus hours. Wholesome Vibes: A cozy, relaxing 3D environment that changes as you progress. Perfect for students, ADHD minds, and anyone who wants to make their time count. Download The Sanctuary and start your collection today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://the-sanctuary-three.vercel.app/terms

About

Apsis

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Apsis is not just another to-do list or Pomodoro timer. It turns one task into a quiet focus voyage, helps you protect the session, and saves every completed effort as a planet in your personal galaxy. When you know what you need to do but cannot start, choose one destination in Apsis. Add a task fast, place timed work on today’s timeline, and launch a focused session without building a complicated productivity system. Key features - Fast task capture for today’s work - Timeline view for timed tasks and calendar events - Pomodoro and custom focus timers - Calendar events that can become tasks - Local reminders and launch notifications - Completed task and focus session logs - Planet and galaxy records after completion - Soundscapes for quiet deep work - Home Screen widget and shareable completion cards Deep Space subscription features - Screen Time based app blocking during focus - AI Launch Control for tasks and calendar events - Notification actions for upcoming sessions - Planet discovery after every completed voyage - Deeper focus protection and routine settings Apsis is built for people who want to finish real work: - Students preparing for exams or study blocks - Writers, makers, freelancers, and solo builders - Anyone who gets pulled away by social apps, short-form video, or messages - People who want tasks, calendar, focus timer, app blocker, and logs in one calm app - Users who prefer a quiet ritual over a noisy productivity dashboard You can start free with tasks, basic focus voyages, and completion records. Deep Space adds calendar integration, AI launch guidance, and distraction blocking when you want stronger protection. Screen Time based app blocking requires your explicit iOS permission. Calendar features only use events you choose to allow. Subscriptions are billed through your App Store account and can be managed or canceled in Apple ID subscription settings. Privacy Policy : https://app.notion.com/p/mindtouch/Apsis-Privacy-Policy-37b7610c206b801291c2c52dda6d27e2?source=copy_link Terms of Service : https://mindtouch.notion.site/Apsis-Terms-of-Service-37b7610c206b806c81f4ecabd83435cd?source=copy_link

Screenshots

Sanctuary4 screens
Apsis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Apsis at none against Sanctuary's shown. Sanctuary's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Sanctuary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.39 per month and Apsis sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Sanctuary versus Apsis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSanctuaryApsis
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB32 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSharian DabreSeungrae Cho

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sanctuary

Subscriptions2
  • Montly Pro$3.391 Month
  • Yearly Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$33.00
3 purchases

Apsis

Subscriptions2
  • deepspace monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • deepspace annual subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Apsis Lifetime Pass$59.99

Questions

Is Sanctuary free?
Sanctuary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apsis free?
Apsis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sanctuary or Apsis have ads?
Sanctuary shows ads; Apsis does not.

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