# Eclipse vs Focus Cat

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus Cat at every 2 days against Eclipse's every 3 weeks. Focus Cat also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). Eclipse's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eclipse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Focus Cat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Eclipse against 5.0 for Focus Cat. 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. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Eclipse ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus Cat every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eclipse | Focus Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-screen-time-control/id6760490617/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-cat-earn-screen-time/id6779987237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eclipse Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884699166) | [Jedidiah Kyle Julian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896532192) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Focus Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-cat-earn-screen-time/id6779987237)

This app helps you build healthier phone habits by rewarding focused sessions with in-app currency. Use earned coins to temporarily unlock distracting apps, while maintaining streaks and keeping a virtual cat happy.

**Highlights:** Guard distracting apps, Earn coins for focus sessions, Unlock apps with earned coins, Track daily streaks, View bypass history, Daily goals and achievements, Collectible cat companions

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eclipse free?

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

### Is Focus Cat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Eclipse or Focus Cat?

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

### Do Eclipse or Focus Cat have ads?

Neither Eclipse nor Focus Cat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eclipse or Focus Cat?

Eclipse ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus Cat every 2 days. Most recently, Eclipse was updated on September 27, 2026 and Focus Cat on August 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.*