# Angler vs Eclipse

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Angler at none against Eclipse's 2. Eclipse's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eclipse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Angler asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Angler against 5.0 for Eclipse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eclipse has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Angler ships an update weekly, Eclipse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Angler | Eclipse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angler-gamified-app-blocker/id6759438907/reviews) | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-screen-time-control/id6760490617/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shahrokh Shakouri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878590607) | [Eclipse Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884699166) |

## What reviewers say

### Angler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angler-gamified-app-blocker/id6759438907)

This app gamifies your phone usage by converting scrolling time into a measurable distance. Track your progress, rank up or down based on your weekly scroll distance, and set automatic blocks during peak usage times. It focuses on user awareness without ads or accounts.

**Highlights:** Converts scrolling into measurable distance, Gamified ranking system, Automatic blocking during peak hours, Tracks via Apple's Screen Time, On-device data processing, No ads or accounts required

**In-app purchases:** none


### Eclipse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-screen-time-control/id6760490617)

This app helps reduce phone usage by making your device less engaging. It offers scheduled grayscale mode and app blocking to minimize distractions and encourage focus during designated times.

**Highlights:** Scheduled grayscale mode, App blocking, Recurring focus blocks, Temporary snooze controls, Weekly usage insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eclipse Pro: App Blocker Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Eclipse Pro: App Blocker Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Angler free?

Angler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Eclipse free?

Eclipse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Angler or Eclipse?

Angler and Eclipse are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 11 ratings respectively.

### Do Angler or Eclipse have ads?

Angler shows ads; Eclipse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Angler or Eclipse?

Angler ships an update weekly, and Eclipse every 2 weeks. Most recently, Angler was updated on October 11, 2026 and Eclipse on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*