GritMode vs VidaFocus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
GritMode
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Stop doomscrolling before it starts. GritMode is an action-based app blocker that helps you earn access to distracting apps with quick exercise. When you want to scroll, complete a short set first. GritMode counts your reps in real time with on-device AI and turns your effort into screen time. Move first. Scroll later. Instead of deleting your social apps or relying only on willpower, GritMode adds friction at the exact moment of impulse. You still choose when to use your apps β but access is earned, not automatic. What you can do with GritMode: Block distracting apps Earn screen time with exercise Unlock apps after completing reps Use push-ups, squats, planks, crunches, jumps, and more Count reps in real time with on-device AI Track earned minutes and available balance Build a simple discipline loop for social media Built for people who: Keep opening apps automatically Want less doomscrolling Need more focus for work or study Want to reduce social media distractions Prefer action over guilt, reminders, or motivation hacks Want a stronger system for self-control GritMode is not just another timer. It is action-based blocking: no effort, no scroll. Download GritMode and earn your access. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
VidaFocus
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Think You Can Go 3 Days? Struggling with.... Open VidaFocus and complete a guided 3-minute shadowboxing session instead. Your first 3 days are free. Take the challenge. Prove to yourself youβre stronger than the habit. HOW IT WORKS 1. Feel the urge. 2. Hit the Panic Button. 3. Complete a guided 3-minute shadowboxing round. Thatβs it. No complicated system. No relying on willpower alone. When the urge hits, you move. Thatβs how you take back control, one round at a time. Privacy Policy: https://vidafocus.lovable.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GritMode at weekly against VidaFocus's every 4 weeks. VidaFocus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. GritMode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and VidaFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GritMode ships an update weekly, VidaFocus every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GritMode | VidaFocus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Biriulin | FLORIDA VISION ALLIANCE INC |
In-app purchases
GritMode
- GritMode Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- GritMode Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- GritMode Premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year
VidaFocus
- VidaFocus Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- VidaFocus Monthly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- VidaFocus Yearly Premium3 Days trial$149.991 Year







