Comparison

GritMode vs VidaFocus

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

Head to head
About

GritMode

Features
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GritMode helps you pause before opening distracting apps. Choose an app to block with Apple Screen Time, complete a short activity, and earn minutes of access. When the granted time ends, the restriction returns. HOW DOES IT WORK? 1. Pick the apps you want to use more intentionally. 2. Choose an activity and earn minutes: for example, push-ups or a walk. 3. Spend earned minutes on access. Your selected apps are restricted again when time runs out. WHAT ACTIVITIES CAN I USE? GritMode supports push-ups, squats, crunches, plank, steps, and a breathing exercise. Camera-based repetition counting runs on your iPhone. Steps use Apple Health when you choose that option. You can adjust exercise rates and see your earned balance and activity history. IS GRITMODE FREE? Yes. Every feature is free, with no subscription, trial, or in-app purchase. WHAT ACCESS DOES IT NEED? Screen Time / Family Controls is required to choose apps, apply restrictions, and grant access for earned time. Camera access is used for supported exercise counting. Apple Health access is optional and only needed for steps. Notifications are optional. GritMode is for anyone who wants a simple pause between an impulse and opening an app.

About

VidaFocus

Features
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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 you’re stronger than the habit. HOW IT WORKS 1. Feel the urge. 2. Hit the Panic Button. 3. Complete a guided 3-minute shadowboxing round. That’s it. No complicated system. No relying on willpower alone. When the urge hits, you move. That’s 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/

Screenshots

GritMode3 screens
VidaFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GritMode ships an update weekly, VidaFocus every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
GritMode versus VidaFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGritModeVidaFocus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOleksandr BiriulinFLORIDA VISION ALLIANCE INC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GritMode

Subscriptions3
  • GritMode Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • GritMode Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • GritMode Premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year
3 purchases

VidaFocus

Subscriptions3
  • VidaFocus Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • VidaFocus Monthly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • VidaFocus Yearly Premium3 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is GritMode free?
GritMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VidaFocus free?
VidaFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GritMode or VidaFocus have ads?
Neither GritMode nor VidaFocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GritMode or VidaFocus?
GritMode ships an update weekly, and VidaFocus every 4 weeks. Most recently, GritMode was updated on October 31, 2026 and VidaFocus on October 31, 2026.

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