Comparison

FocusFirst Screen Time Control vs PunchCaddy

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

Head to head
About

FocusFirst Screen Time Control

This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting applications and encouraging focused activity. It's designed to foster a more deliberate relationship with your phone, reducing mindless scrolling and guilt while building momentum towards your goals.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Earn screen time through focused activity
  • Build healthy boundaries
  • Reduce mindless scrolling
  • Increase momentum towards goals
  • Promotes deliberate phone use
Features
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Take back control of your time. FocusFirst helps you spend less time scrolling and more time on the things that actually move your life forward. Whether you’re studying, building a business, learning a language, reading, exercising, or simply trying to be more intentional with your day, FocusFirst gives you a better way to protect your attention. Most apps compete for your focus. FocusFirst helps you reclaim it. Instead of relying on willpower alone, FocusFirst helps you build healthy boundaries around the apps that pull you off course. Block the distractions that interrupt your momentum, focus on something meaningful, and earn time back as you make progress. It’s a simple idea, but it changes the feeling of using your phone: - less mindless checking - less guilt - less friction when you want to stay on track - more momentum toward the work, habits, and routines you care about FocusFirst is built for people who want a calmer, more deliberate relationship with their phone. Not punishment. Not shame. Just a clearer way to stay aligned with your priorities. Focus first. Scroll later. FocusFirst is free to download, but a subscription is required to use the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PunchCaddy

Features
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Welcome to PunchCaddy — the ultimate parent-first companion to manage your children's extracurricular activities, private lessons, and prepaid packages. As parents, managing multiple children, various sport/art coaches, and tracking unused class cards or prepaid lesson packs can be overwhelming. PunchCaddy brings all of this together in a single, beautiful dashboard. Key Features: • Prepaid Balance & Punch Card Tracking: Log prepaid lesson packages (e.g., 10 swim classes, 5 math tutoring sessions) and punch them off with a single tap. Always know your remaining balances and expiration dates. • Multiple Child Profiles: Create custom profiles for each child with unique sport tags and color-coding. • Caretaker & Nanny Sync: Securely share child profiles with co-parents, grandparents, or nannies. When they log a session, your balances sync instantly in real-time. • Native Calendar Sync: Sync lesson times and practice schedules directly to your iPhone's native calendar. • Proactive Balance Reminders: Receive alerts when a package is low on sessions so your child never misses a class. Ditch the spreadsheets, forgotten paper punch cards, and chaotic group text threads. Download PunchCaddy today to reclaim your calendar! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FocusFirst Screen Time Control4 screens
PunchCaddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PunchCaddy at every 2 days against FocusFirst Screen Time Control's every 2 weeks. PunchCaddy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusFirst Screen Time Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and PunchCaddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusFirst Screen Time Control ships an update every 2 weeks, PunchCaddy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FocusFirst Screen Time Control versus PunchCaddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusFirst Screen Time ControlPunchCaddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael RiehlXTRATECH CONSULTING SERVICES LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FocusFirst Screen Time Control

Subscriptions3
  • Focus First | Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Focus First | Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Focus First | Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

PunchCaddy

Subscriptions2
  • PunchCaddy Premium (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • PunchCaddy Premium (Annual)$39.991 Year

Questions

Is FocusFirst Screen Time Control free?
FocusFirst Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PunchCaddy free?
PunchCaddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusFirst Screen Time Control or PunchCaddy have ads?
Neither FocusFirst Screen Time Control nor PunchCaddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusFirst Screen Time Control or PunchCaddy?
FocusFirst Screen Time Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and PunchCaddy every 2 days. Most recently, FocusFirst Screen Time Control was updated on October 6, 2026 and PunchCaddy on September 22, 2026.

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