Comparison

Koala vs Lettuce

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

Head to head
About

Koala

Features
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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. ► WHAT REAL USERS ARE SAYING ◀ "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 ► WHY KOALA WORKS ◀ 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 ► FEATURES ◀ 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* ► CONTACT US ◀ Questions? Koala things to share? koala@threesixlabs.org ► TERMS, PRIVACY & CONDITIONS ◀ https://koala.threesixlabs.org/terms https://koala.threesixlabs.org/privacy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lettuce

This app uses a virtual plant that thrives on focused time and wilts with distracting app usage. It allows users to block specific apps or categories, set manual or recurring focus sessions, and earn rewards for consistent focus. All features require a subscription.

Highlights
  • Focus plant visualizer
  • App and category blocking
  • Manual and scheduled focus sessions
  • Lock screen live activity
  • Streaks, badges, and daily goals
  • Vacation mode
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Your focus has a face — a tiny head of lettuce that thrives when you focus and wilts when you doomscroll. Block distracting apps. Watch your lettuce come back to life. MEET YOUR FOCUS BUDDY Your lettuce isn't just a mascot. It's an honest little gauge of how you're treating your phone. Run a focus session and it perks up. Burn an hour on TikTok and… well, you'll see. No guilt trips, no shame spirals — just a vegetable that tells you the truth. BLOCK ANYTHING THAT DERAILS YOU Powered by Apple's official Screen Time framework, so blocks actually stick. • Block specific apps — pick Instagram, TikTok, X, games, anything • Block whole categories — Social, Entertainment, Games FOCUS YOUR WAY • Manual sessions — one tap, focus right now, any length • Recurring schedules — build a rhythm (deep-work mornings, phone-free evenings, weekends off) • Lock screen Live Activity — your lettuce and a live countdown, right on the lock screen • Overnight and short sessions both supported — five minutes or eight hours A HEALTH SYSTEM THAT REWARDS REAL FOCUS Every minute of focus grows your character's aura. Every minute on a blocked app dims it. Going way over your daily screen-time goal? That costs you too. It's a continuous, visual picture of your relationship with your phone — not a fragile streak you'll rage-quit the moment you slip. STREAKS, BADGES & DAILY GOALS Set a daily focus goal and build a streak by hitting it. Unlock fun badges for back-to-back sessions, marathon focus days, and consistency milestones. Watch your longest streak grow over weeks and months. FRICTION WHEN YOU NEED IT Tempted to bypass the block? You'll have to work for it. Sessions can't be cancelled on a whim, and the app refuses to be your accomplice. VACATION MODE Heading offline, traveling, or just need a day off? Flip on vacation mode to pause everything cleanly, without losing your progress. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your device. The app uses Apple's official Screen Time APIs — your usage data never leaves your phone, never touches our servers, and we couldn't see it if we tried. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps and websites you want to block 2. Start a session — manual right now, or scheduled to repeat 3. Stay focused, watch your lettuce flourish Get the focus app that's gentle, honest, and refuses to lie about your scrolling. Your future fresh self is waiting. *All features described above require a subscription.* Terms of Use: https://lettucefocus.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://lettucefocus.com/privacy

Screenshots

Koala4 screens
Lettuce4 screens

Verdict

The call

Koala and Lettuce are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Koala sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Lettuce sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Koala versus Lettuce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKoalaLettuce
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.2 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThreeSix Labs, Inc.Stanislav Perevozchikov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Koala

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

Lettuce

Subscriptions4
  • Lettuce Premium (1 Week)$3.997 Days
  • Lettuce Premium (1 Year)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Lettuce Premium (1 Year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Lettuce Premium (1 Year)$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Koala free?
Koala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lettuce free?
Lettuce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Koala or Lettuce have ads?
Neither Koala nor Lettuce shows ads.

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