Comparison

Purity vs LeadMeNot

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

Head to head
About

Purity

This browser is designed to block adult content and protect users online. It offers features like custom domain blocking, accountability alerts, and enforced safe search to support users in their journey to live porn-free. A free trial is available.

Highlights
  • Blocks over 2 million adult websites
  • Custom domain and keyword blocking
  • Optional image/video blocking
  • Pin protection for settings
  • Accountability alerts for suspicious sites
  • Enforced Safe Search
  • Tracker-free browsing
Features
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Purity: Safe Browser helps create a safer, more focused browsing experience with built-in web protection, privacy features, and customizable filtering tools. START WITH A 3-DAY FREE TRIAL Try Purity free for 3 days. After that, choose a plan that fits your needs: USD$5/month or USD$50/year. FEATURES • Filter millions of inappropriate and distracting websites • Block custom domains and keywords • Optionally limit images and videos • Protect settings with a PIN • Get accountability alerts for suspicious browsing activity • Enforce Safe Search • Browse with tracker blocking and privacy protections built in DESIGNED FOR SAFER BROWSING Purity includes tools that help you set stronger boundaries online, reduce unwanted distractions, and support a more intentional browsing experience. Whether you want extra protection for yourself or a safer setup on your device, Purity gives you practical controls that are simple to manage. PRIVACY-FOCUSED BROWSING Purity Safe Browser is built on DuckDuckGo’s browser foundation, helping provide tracker blocking and a more private browsing experience. Purity does not log your browsing data and is designed to be lightweight, secure, and easy to use. NEED HELP? Contact our support team at [support@familyfirsttechnology.com](mailto:support@familyfirsttechnology.com). Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/prt-legal

About

LeadMeNot

This app helps you regain control of your digital habits by blocking distracting apps and websites, setting screen time limits, and fostering accountability. It offers tools for self-reflection and parental controls to promote healthier technology use for individuals and families.

Highlights
  • App & Website Blocker
  • Screen Time Limits
  • Custom Keywords & Rules
  • Accountability Alerts
  • Activity Reports
  • Journaling & Reflection
  • Parental Controls
Features
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LeadMeNot — Digital Wellness & Focus Take back control of your screen time, protect your focus, and build healthier technology habits — for yourself or your whole family. LeadMeNot combines powerful app blocking, website filtering, and accountability tools with guided self-reflection to help you live with more intention and less distraction. WHY LEADMENOT? Most screen time apps just track what you do. LeadMeNot helps you actually change it — through smart controls, real accountability, and built-in tools for lasting habit growth. WHAT YOU CAN DO Block distracting or explicit apps and websites instantly. Set daily limits and custom schedules that fit your routine. Filter content by keyword so your boundaries are truly yours. Invite an accountability partner to receive alerts and stay in the loop. Monitor usage with clear activity reports. Reflect and grow with built-in journaling tools. Protect kids and teens with parental controls designed for real families. KEY FEATURES App & Website Blocker — block distracting or harmful content with intelligent filters Screen Time Limits — set daily caps and recurring schedules Custom Keywords & Rules — define what's off-limits, your way Accountability Alerts — notify a trusted partner when limits are crossed Activity Reports — see exactly where your time is going Journaling & Reflection — build self-awareness for long-term change Parental Controls — support healthy habits for kids and teens Multi-Device Coverage — extend protection across devices under one account Privacy-First — your data is encrypted and never sold or shared BUILT FOR People working through digital wellness or recovery. Parents wanting transparency without surveillance. Anyone looking to focus better and waste less time. Couples or friends who want mutual accountability. SUBSCRIPTION Free to download. Full access requires a monthly, annual, or lifetime subscription. Privacy Policy: leadmenot.org/privacy Terms of Use: leadmenot.org/terms

Screenshots

Purity4 screens
LeadMeNot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LeadMeNot at every 2 weeks against Purity's every 5 weeks. LeadMeNot also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 74%). Purity's advantage is ratings volume (895 vs 78) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Purity sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LeadMeNot sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Purity against 4.7 for LeadMeNot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Purity has 895 ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Purity's written reviews are positive against 91% of LeadMeNot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Purity ships an update every 5 weeks, LeadMeNot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Purity versus LeadMeNot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPurityLeadMeNot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (895 ratings)4.7 (78 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings895 — better78
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFamilyFirstTechnologyCJ2 Solutions, LLC

Customer experience

Purity

All ratings895 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative17.6%

LeadMeNot

All ratings78 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%

Bugs and requests

Purity

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Whitelisting not always effective
  • Crashes and performance issues
  • Difficulty managing account and subscriptions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Lower age rating for app
  • Password protection for settings
  • Ability to delete account
  • Family plan option
  • Customizable home page
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  • Sideways viewing mode

LeadMeNot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Purity

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
15 purchases

LeadMeNot

Subscriptions12
  • LeadMeNot Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month
  • LeadMeNot Monthly$7.991 Month
  • LeadMeNot Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Monthly (2–4 Devices)2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Monthly (5–12 Devices)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • LeadMeNot Annual3 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • LeadMeNot Annual7 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • LeadMeNot Annual3 Days trial$47.901 Year
  • LeadMeNot Annual7 Days trial$47.901 Year
  • Annual (2–4 Devices)$99.991 Year
  • Annual (2–4 Devices)3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Annual (5–12 Devices)7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime – One-time purchase$99.99
  • One-time purchase$499.00
  • Lifetime – One-time purchase$899.00

Questions

Is Purity free?
Purity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LeadMeNot free?
LeadMeNot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Purity or LeadMeNot?
LeadMeNot is rated higher. Purity averages 4.6 out of 5 from 895 ratings, while LeadMeNot averages 4.7 from 78 ratings.
Do Purity or LeadMeNot have ads?
Neither Purity nor LeadMeNot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Purity or LeadMeNot?
Purity ships an update every 5 weeks, and LeadMeNot every 2 weeks. Most recently, Purity was updated on October 15, 2026 and LeadMeNot on October 17, 2026.

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