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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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.
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. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| 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 | 14 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








