# SideQuest vs Vesper

The clearest difference is rating: Vesper at 5.0 against SideQuest's 4.4. Vesper also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). SideQuest's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SideQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Vesper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vesper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

SideQuest ships an update every 4 days, Vesper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SideQuest | Vesper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-adhd-focus-rpg/id6759470375/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vesper-screen-time-blocker/id6769308301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raymonjit Nijjar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865816011) | [xCompass, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794509537) |

## What reviewers say

### SideQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-adhd-focus-rpg/id6759470375)

Transform your to-do list into an epic RPG adventure. Complete tasks with a focus timer and unlock unique story chapters, characters, and loot. Designed for ADHD brains, it offers a compelling narrative to keep you engaged and motivated.

**Highlights:** RPG-style task completion, Customizable hero and world, Serialized narrative with recurring NPCs, Loot drops and equipment rewards, Flexible focus timer, Dynamic Island and Lock Screen widgets, Co-op focus sessions via SharePlay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Side Quest Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Side Quest Pro (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |


### Vesper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vesper-screen-time-blocker/id6769308301)

This app helps users, particularly women, reduce mindless scrolling and regain calm with their phones. It offers gentle pauses before opening distracting apps and allows for scheduled quiet windows to promote focus and intentional usage.

**Highlights:** Screen time protection for distracting apps, Morning and Night Quiet Windows, Earn 'Glow' for keeping promises, Two-minute breathing ritual, Intentional app access, Calm reward moments

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vesper Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Vesper Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Vesper Weekly | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| Vesper Weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Vesper Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Vesper Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Vesper Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Vesper Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Vesper Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Believer | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SideQuest free?

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

### Is Vesper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SideQuest or Vesper?

Vesper is rated higher. SideQuest averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Vesper averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SideQuest or Vesper have ads?

Neither SideQuest nor Vesper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SideQuest or Vesper?

SideQuest ships an update every 4 days, and Vesper every 2 weeks. Most recently, SideQuest was updated on November 5, 2026 and Vesper on October 31, 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.*