Comparison

Calma vs Koala

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

Head to head
About

Calma

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Distractions aren’t the problem. Unprotected moments are. Calma Focus helps you block distracting apps during the times that matter most: work, study, relationships, or rest. No guilt. No pressure. Just calm protection. FEATURES β€’ Block distracting apps during focus sessions (Pro) β€’ Create simple focus routines (Pro) β€’ Set advanced time limits and access limits (Pro) β€’ Protect personal moments without deleting apps β€’ Use gentle reminders instead of aggressive restrictions Calma works using Apple Screen Time to safely manage app access on your device. All data stays on your phone. No ads. No tracking. No selling your data. ------------- SUBSCRIPTION & FREE TRIAL Calma Focus is free to download and includes basic protection features. To unlock Pro features like unlimited rules and advanced focus routines, an active subscription is required. We offer a free trial for new users. If you choose to subscribe, payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aasn.digital/calma/privacy/index.html

About

Koala

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Your morning alarm goes off. You grab your phone to check the time... and suddenly it's noon and you've been doom-scrolling for 3 hours. Sound familiar? Meet Koala. The screen time app that's actually fun to use - because breaking up with your phone shouldn't feel like a breakup. β–Ί WHAT REAL USERS ARE SAYING β—€ "Downloaded this to block TikTok for an hour. It's been 3 weeks and I've read 4 books. Send help (actually don't, I'm thriving)" - Emma "The 'dopamine slot machine broke' message made me laugh so hard I forgot I was trying to open Instagram" - Jake "My screen time went from 8 hours to 2 hours. My boss thinks I got a promotion. I just got a koala." - Sarah "Finally an app that doesn't guilt-trip me. It just shows me a sad koala and honestly that hits different." - Mike β–Ί WHY KOALA WORKS β—€ Be more present with friends and family Actually finish that book you started 6 months ago Sleep better without late-night scrolling Feel accomplished instead of anxious Rediscover hobbies you forgot you loved β–Ί FEATURES β—€ Set App Limits for Your Most Distracting Apps You know that one app that steals hours from your life? Set how long you can use it and how many times you can open it. When you hit your limit, Koala steps in with a gentle (and hilarious) reminder that the "dopamine slot machine broke." Schedule Your Focus Sessions Your gym sessions got more disciplined with scheduled blocking. Set start and end times for your most productive hours - whether that's 9pm-6am to protect your sleep, or 9am-12pm for deep work. Koala handles the rest. Or Just Block Now Need to focus RIGHT NOW? One tap and your distracting apps are blocked. Perfect for when you need to cram for that exam or actually reply to those emails. AI-Powered Focus Score Your personal focus score shows exactly how your day is going. Watch your koala transform from zen to scattered based on your phone usage. It's like a mood ring, but for your productivity. Koala Insights See which app is stealing your attention this hour, which one you keep picking up, and which one won't stop buzzing you. Knowledge is power. Track Your Progress Detailed charts show where your time actually goes. Daily and weekly breakdowns help you spot patterns and make changes. Maintain Streaks & Earn Eucalyptus Leaves Complete sessions to earn eucalyptus leaves. Maintain streaks by completing at least one session daily. Because who doesn't want to feed a virtual koala? Private and Safe Your data never leaves your device. We use Apple's official Screen Time APIs - no sketchy workarounds, no data harvesting. Your browsing history is YOUR business. *All features described above require a paid subscription* β–Ί CONTACT US β—€ Questions? Koala things to share? koala@threesixlabs.org β–Ί TERMS, PRIVACY & CONDITIONS β—€ https://koala.threesixlabs.org/terms https://koala.threesixlabs.org/privacy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Koala at 2 against Calma's β€”. Calma's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price 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. Calma sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Koala sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
Calma versus Koala: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalmaKoala
PriceFreeFree
Adsβ€”No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Devicesβ€”iPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size52 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANTONIO ALMEIDA DA SILVA NETO TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDAThreeSix Labs, Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Calma

Subscriptions2
  • Calma PRO - Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Calma PRO - Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Koala

Subscriptions2
  • Koala Pro$29.991 Year
  • Koala Pro - 3 Day Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Calma free?
Calma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Koala free?
Koala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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