Comparison

FocusVault vs LessScroll

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

Head to head
About

FocusVault

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Before you scroll, do 3 squats. FocusVault blocks distracting apps and adds a deliberate pause before you open them. To unlock an app, choose one of nine exercises or use a timed unlock. When the selected time ends, the app locks again automatically. Start free with one blocked app and one-minute unlocks. [What You Can Do] ■ Block Distracting Apps Choose the social, video, browser, or other apps you keep opening and lock them with FocusVault. ■ Exercise to Unlock Pick from nine movements, including squats, push-ups, lunges, and neck stretches. FocusVault uses the camera to count your movement, then unlocks the app briefly when you finish the selected reps. ■ Choose a Timed Unlock When exercise is not practical, switch to time mode. Choose 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 minutes. The app locks again when time runs out. ■ Set a Daily Unlock Limit Choose how many times each app may be unlocked per day. Once an app reaches its limit, it stays locked until the next day. ■ Remember Your Goal Show your personal goal on the unlock screen and decide whether you still want to open the app. ■ Review Your Activity See unlock time, unlock count, and completed exercises in calendar and list views. Add a one-line journal entry for the day. ■ Use the Focus Timer Set aside a chosen amount of time to focus. Some features require FocusVault Premium. [FocusVault Premium] ・Block an unlimited number of apps ・Longer unlock times ・Exclusive Focus Timer features Make it easier to choose what you do with your time. Start with FocusVault today. □ Terms & Privacy By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use (EULA) and the FocusVault Terms of Service. ・Apple Standard EULA  https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ・FocusVault Terms of Service  https://uh-creations.com/products/focusvault/terms.html ・Privacy Policy  https://uh-creations.com/products/focusvault/privacy.html ・Specified Commercial Transactions  https://uh-creations.com/products/focusvault/specified-commercial-transactions.html

About

LessScroll

This app helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting applications during focused work or study sessions. You can set timers, choose specific apps to block, and track your progress with achievements and streaks. All data remains on your device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set custom session timers
  • Predefined session presets
  • Track reclaimed hours
  • Daily streaks and achievements
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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LessScroll helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting apps during focused sessions. Set a timer, choose the apps to block, and stay on task without interruptions. How it works: Start a session and select which apps to block — social media, entertainment, or any apps you choose. LessScroll uses Apple's Screen Time framework to enforce the block for the duration of your session. When the session ends, everything unlocks automatically. Session presets - Quick Break (25 min) — a short reset between tasks - Deep Focus (2 hrs) — extended work or study time - Mega Detox (6 hrs) — a full half-day lockout Or set a custom start and end time to match your schedule. Track your progress - See total hours reclaimed across all sessions - Maintain daily streaks for consistent use - Unlock achievements as you build the habit Achievements include: - First session completed - 3, 7, and 30-day streaks - 1, 10, 25, and 100 hours reclaimed Privacy and Terms of Service LessScroll uses Apple's Screen Time and Family Controls APIs. No usage data is sent to external servers. Everything stays on your device. Privacy Policy: https://lessscroll.lol/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://lessscroll.lol/terms.html

Screenshots

FocusVault4 screens
LessScroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LessScroll at 17 against FocusVault's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. FocusVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and LessScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusVault ships an update every 6 days, LessScroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FocusVault versus LessScroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusVaultLessScroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.217 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeruh-creationsYohanan Negash

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusVault

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$24.991 Year
2 purchases

LessScroll

Subscriptions2
  • Yearly 50%$14.991 Year
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is FocusVault free?
FocusVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LessScroll free?
LessScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusVault or LessScroll have ads?
Neither FocusVault nor LessScroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusVault or LessScroll?
FocusVault ships an update every 6 days, and LessScroll every 4 days. Most recently, FocusVault was updated on October 25, 2026 and LessScroll on October 7, 2026.

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