# Bambo vs ScreenFox

The clearest difference is ads: ScreenFox at none against Bambo's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bambo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ScreenFox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bambo ships an update weekly, ScreenFox every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bambo | ScreenFox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenfox-screen-time-blocker/id6775466467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 128 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Starkmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896304133) | [Deyi Rao](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775466469) |

## What reviewers say

### Bambo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bambo-focus-timer/id6766578122)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bambo Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Bambo Pro Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Bambo Pro – Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |


### ScreenFox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenfox-screen-time-blocker/id6775466467)

This app uses a virtual fox companion to help you reduce screen time. The fox's happiness reflects your digital habits, and excessive use locks distracting apps until you focus. Earn rewards for mindful usage and build healthier digital habits.

**Highlights:** Virtual fox companion reflects digital habits, App locking for excessive usage, Focus sessions to restore hearts, Daily streaks and achievements, App launch delay, Session duration limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScreenFox Pro (Monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| ScreenFox Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bambo free?

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

### Is ScreenFox free?

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

### Do Bambo or ScreenFox have ads?

Bambo shows ads; ScreenFox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bambo or ScreenFox?

Bambo ships an update weekly, and ScreenFox every 5 days. Most recently, Bambo was updated on September 9, 2026 and ScreenFox on September 22, 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.*