# 3tabs Secure vs Jolt

The clearest difference is price: Jolt at Free against 3tabs Secure's $0.99. Jolt also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (104 vs 1). 3tabs Secure's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Jolt is free to download; 3tabs Secure costs $0.99 up front. 3tabs Secure sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Jolt sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jolt holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jolt has 104 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

3tabs Secure ships an update every 23 months, Jolt every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3tabs Secure | Jolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3tabs-secure/id1453332721/reviews) | **[4.3 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jolt-screen-time-control/id6738301540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **104** |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vedant Malhotra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121297377) | [ASAKIRA CONSULTANTS LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780060803) |

## What reviewers say

### 3tabs Secure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3tabs-secure/id1453332721)

This app helps you stay organized and secure while browsing the web. It offers quick switching between three tabs, dedicated search and favorites tabs, and robust security features like passcode and biometric unlocking.

**Highlights:** One-click tab switching, Dedicated Search tab, Dedicated Favorites tab, Passcode lock, Face ID/Touch ID unlock

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Level 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 5 | $4.99 | one-time |


### Jolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jolt-screen-time-control/id6738301540)

This app helps you reduce screen time and build healthier phone habits by blocking distracting apps and setting usage limits. It offers personalized insights, focus sessions, and challenges to keep you motivated and in control of your device.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and websites, Set daily duration and open limits for apps, Focus sessions with optional breaks, Customizable schedules and prebuilt templates, Deep Focus Mode with non-bypassable timers, Personalized habit insights and progress tracking, Join global challenges and earn rewards

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan \| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Monthly - Discounted | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly - T3 D0 | $13.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $15.00 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T3 D2 | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T3 D0 | $45.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T3 D1 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - NY50 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - NY25 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - 75 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T1 D0 | $51.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T1 D2 | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly | $60.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T2 D0 | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T1 D1 | $69.99 | per year |
| Hard Mode Sos | $3.00 | one-time |
| Pro Plan \| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plan \| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plan \| Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3tabs Secure free?

3tabs Secure costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Jolt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 3tabs Secure or Jolt?

Jolt is rated higher. 3tabs Secure averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Jolt averages 4.3 from 104 ratings.

### Do 3tabs Secure or Jolt have ads?

Neither 3tabs Secure nor Jolt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 3tabs Secure or Jolt?

3tabs Secure ships an update every 23 months, and Jolt every 2 weeks. Most recently, 3tabs Secure was updated on October 4, 2026 and Jolt on October 4, 2026.

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