# Amazing Marvin vs hey!

The clearest difference is rating: hey! at 5.0 against Amazing Marvin's 4.0. hey! also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Amazing Marvin's advantage is ratings volume (129 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amazing Marvin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and hey! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

hey! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazing Marvin has 129 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Amazing Marvin ships an update monthly, hey! every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazing Marvin | hey! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazing-marvin-adhd-planner/id1314511546/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-screen-time-control/id6810034213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **129** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 123 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amazing GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173003383) | [X1 Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810034215) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazing Marvin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazing-marvin-adhd-planner/id1314511546)

Manage your tasks and projects on the go with this mobile productivity tool. It syncs with the web and desktop versions, offering a comprehensive system for organizing your life. Access your schedule and to-do lists from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Mobile task management, Project organization, Syncs with web/desktop, Subscription-based access, Task scheduling

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Amazing Marvin Yearly | $96.00 | per year |


### hey!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-screen-time-control/id6810034213)

This app helps you manage phone usage with a virtual companion who encourages breaks and rewards them with in-app currency. Earn coins by taking breaks to buy items for your companion or decorate their room. Track your progress and mood without pressure to maintain streaks.

**Highlights:** Virtual companion for focus, Earn coins for breaks, Decorate companion's room, Track mood and sessions, Focus Filter integration, No streaks or pressure

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hey Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| hey Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| hey Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazing Marvin free?

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

### Is hey! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amazing Marvin or hey!?

hey! is rated higher. Amazing Marvin averages 4.0 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while hey! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Amazing Marvin or hey! have ads?

Neither Amazing Marvin nor hey! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amazing Marvin or hey!?

Amazing Marvin ships an update monthly, and hey! every 9 days. Most recently, Amazing Marvin was updated on November 4, 2026 and hey! on October 31, 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.*