# Cleanpath vs WatchCTRL

The clearest difference is price: Cleanpath at Free against WatchCTRL's $2.99. Cleanpath also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). WatchCTRL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Cleanpath is free to download; WatchCTRL costs $2.99 up front. Cleanpath sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. WatchCTRL asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cleanpath | WatchCTRL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanpath-quit-lust-and-urges/id1177383987/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 178 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Maxima Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153277200) | [Nondescript Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811785069) |

## What reviewers say

### Cleanpath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanpath-quit-lust-and-urges/id1177383987)

This app blocks millions of adult websites and explicit content directly within your Safari browser. It helps users stay focused, protects children from inappropriate material, and offers parental control features. You can also request additional websites to be blacklisted.

**Highlights:** Blocks millions of porn sites, Blocks explicit content, Seamless Safari integration, Parental control tool, Customizable blacklist support, Focus enhancement

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| Porn Blocker Plus 3Month Trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective at blocking inappropriate content
- 🚀 Customizable filtering options
- 🔒 Helps maintain focus and discipline
- 👍 Useful for parents to protect children
- 👍 Reliable performance and real-time protection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional false positives and over-blocking
- 💰 Premium subscription is expensive
- 🔓 Ability to bypass the blocker with some effort
- 🤔 Concerns about profiting from addiction recovery

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent blocking behavior across devices
- Reported issues with activation and setup

**Requested features**

- Password protection or parental controls
- Expanded filtering capabilities (e.g., cookies, pop-ups)
- More affordable or free subscription options


### WatchCTRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchctrl/id6759215100)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cleanpath free?

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

### Is WatchCTRL free?

WatchCTRL costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Cleanpath or WatchCTRL have ads?

Neither Cleanpath nor WatchCTRL shows ads.

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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.*