Kept vs Kuma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kept
This app helps you build focus habits with a cozy timer and app blocker. Earn rewards by staying on task, and watch your virtual companion thrive as you accomplish your goals. It's designed to make productivity feel rewarding, not stressful.
- Zero-willpower app blocking
- Earn rewarding mystery boxes
- Cozy gamification with virtual companion
- Ax on Dynamic Island integration
- Visual journaling of focus sessions
- Optional Pro version for boosts
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Stop the endless scroll and start building momentum. Meet Kept, the coziest focus timer and app blocker designed for neurodivergent brains, cozy gamers, and anyone who wants to feel proud of what they accomplish each day. Say goodbye to punishing, stressful productivity apps. With Kept, your focus is tied to Ax, a sleepy little axolotl who needs your help to thrive. When you put your phone down and tackle your tasks, Ax levels up. If you lose your streak... well, his room might get a little dusty. Whether you are studying for finals, crushing your work goals, or just trying to finish your daily side-quests, Kept makes focusing feel genuinely rewarding. WHY YOU WILL LOVE KEPT: ZERO-WILLPOWER APP BLOCKING Finding it hard to start? Kept uses powerful, system-level app blocking to strictly lock your distracting apps while your timer runs. You literally cannot open them, making it incredibly easy to stay on track and get your work done. EARN REWARDING MYSTERY BOXES Every minute you spend focusing earns you XP. Trade your hard-earned XP for Mystery Boxes to unlock adorable cosmetics for Ax. Will you pull a Common Dino Onesie, or beat the odds for the Legendary Stardust Realm? It turns hard work into a fun, relaxing collection game. COZY GAMIFICATION Keep your streak alive to keep Ax's room sparkling clean. Watch the room change from day to night as you build a bulletproof routine and hit your daily goals. AX ON YOUR DYNAMIC ISLAND Ax stays with you even when your phone is locked. Check your Live Activities to see him cheering you on while your timer ticks down, keeping you anchored to your task without needing to unlock your screen. VISUAL SCRAPBOOKING Snap a quick photo and log how you felt after a deep work session. Over time, you will build a beautiful visual journal proving exactly how much you have achieved. KEPT PRO (OPTIONAL) Kept is free to download and use! But if you want to supercharge your journey, Kept Pro gives you a permanent Double XP Boost on every single focus session, plus instant access to exclusive Legendary realms and skins. Ready to defeat the procrastination boss? Download Kept, hatch your egg, and let's get things done together! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Kuma
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Meet Kuma — your cuddly focus companion that turns deep work into a game you actually want to play. Start a focus session and your bear settles in to study right alongside you. Stay off your phone and your bear thrives; every Pomodoro you finish builds your streak, fills your daily and weekly goals, and earns delightful badges. Drift off task and your bear notices — gentle accountability that actually sticks. WHY KUMA • Gamified focus timer — Pomodoro-style sessions with a companion who roots for you • Build real momentum — daily & weekly goals, streaks, and collectible badges keep you coming back • Made for deep work & study — great for students, ADHD brains, and anyone fighting procrastination • Beautifully simple — a calm, distraction-free design that gets out of your way • Gentle reminders — nudges that help you start, and celebrate the moment you finish HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a focus length and tap start 2. Put your phone down and do the work 3. Watch your bear grow, your streak climb, and your goals fill up 4. Earn badges and build a focus habit that lasts Whether you're cramming for exams, shipping a project, or just trying to beat the endless scroll, Kuma makes concentration feel rewarding instead of like a chore. Download Kuma and start your first focus session today. Kuma Pro Unlock everything with a weekly or annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://llsean.github.io/app-legal/focusbear/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://llsean.github.io/app-legal/focusbear/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Kuma at weekly against Kept's monthly. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Kept sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Kuma sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kept ships an update monthly, Kuma weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kept | Kuma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 250 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Drew Herrman | 茂华 樊 |
In-app purchases
Kept
- Kept Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
- Kept Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Common Skin$0.99
- Daily Surprise Box$1.99
- Rare Skin$2.99
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- Secret Skin$4.99
- Realm Unlocks$5.99
Kuma
- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year









