Comparison

Scriptoria vs Focus Guard

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

Head to head
About

Scriptoria

Features
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Grow closer to God every day. Read the Bible, discover daily Scripture, ask Bible questions, save personal notes, and deepen your understanding of God’s Word. Scriptoria is designed to help you build a stronger connection with Scripture through daily inspiration, guided Bible study, biblical wisdom, and meaningful reflection. Whether you’re seeking answers, looking for encouragement, or exploring the teachings of the Bible, Scriptoria provides the tools you need for your daily faith journey. Features * Daily Bible verses and inspiration * Bible questions and Scripture-based guidance * Bible reading with insights and explanations * Personal notes and favorite verses * Biblical facts and inspiring quotes * Simple and focused reading experience * Tools for daily study and reflection Discover the meaning behind Scripture, explore biblical teachings, and gain a deeper understanding of God’s Word. Save meaningful passages, keep personal reflections, and return to the verses that inspire you most. Scriptoria helps make Bible study more accessible, engaging, and rewarding for Christians at every stage of their faith journey. Whether you are reading the Bible for the first time or studying it regularly, Scriptoria is here to support your spiritual growth every day. Download Scriptoria and discover the wisdom of Scripture wherever you go.

About

Focus Guard

Features
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FocusGuard helps you take back your time from the apps that pull at you. One tap blocks distracting apps for as long as you decide. Set repeating schedules so social media is locked during work and study. Hand the device to a child and Kid Zone makes only the apps you've allowed accessible β€” everything else is off-limits until you unlock it. Built on Apple's Family Controls, FocusGuard uses the same shielding technology Screen Time uses. There is no proxy, no VPN, and your app data stays on your device. WHAT'S INSIDE β€’ Guard β€” pin specific apps to be permanently shielded. Tap to add, swipe to manage. β€’ Schedules β€” block apps during a recurring time window (work hours, study, sleep). Pre-built presets for Work, Study, Sleep, and Morning Routine. Customise the days and time exactly. β€’ Time Limits β€” set daily, weekly, or monthly caps for a group of apps. β€’ Deep Focus β€” instant block-everything-distracting session with a live timer. Pause, resume, or end early. Pick the session length (15/25/45/60 minutes or custom). Real-time progress on the home screen. β€’ Kid Zone β€” hand the device to a kid and only the apps you've chosen will open. Everything else is sealed behind your PIN. Web domains are also locked so Safari isn't a backdoor. β€’ Strict Mode β€” a 5-second cooldown before any protection can be turned off, removed, or ended. Just enough friction to break the impulse loop without locking you out of legitimate edits. β€’ PIN lock β€” protect Settings and Kid Zone exit with a 4-digit PIN. Changing or removing the PIN requires re-entering the current one. β€’ Light & dark themes that follow your system, plus an explicit toggle. β€’ Universal β€” designed for iPhone and iPad in both portrait and landscape. PRIVACY FIRST β€’ No accounts. No sign-in. β€’ No analytics, no crash reporting, no third-party SDKs. β€’ Your blocked-apps list never leaves your device. Apple's Family Controls hides app bundle identifiers from third-party apps; we don't try to extract them and we don't transmit them anywhere. β€’ In-app purchases are validated directly by Apple β€” no proxy server. REQUIREMENTS β€’ iOS 16 or later for full shielding (Family Controls / Screen Time API). PREMIUM (FOCUSGUARD FULL ACCESS) A small one-time or subscription unlock removes the free-tier app limit and supports continued development. Available as Monthly, Yearly, or Lifetime. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage your subscription in your Apple ID settings. Privacy policy: https://minbudget.net/focusguard/privacy.html Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Scriptoria4 screens
Focus Guard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scriptoria at none against Focus Guard's 3. Focus Guard's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Guard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Scriptoria asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Scriptoria versus Focus Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptoriaFocus Guard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size95 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlashSoft OUVan Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Scriptoria

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Guard

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Scriptoria free?
Scriptoria is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Guard free?
Focus Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scriptoria or Focus Guard have ads?
Scriptoria shows ads; Focus Guard does not.

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