Comparison

Purity vs Sparkie

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

Sparkie

Features
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Habits that finally stick. You've tried dozens of habit apps. This time it's different: every habit you complete earns you points, and you trade those points for real rewards you choose yourself. A dinner, a night out, a new purchase… you decide what motivates you. Not virtual badges. Real rewards. How it works Create your habits and complete them every day Earn points for every win Trade your points for the rewards you've set Build your streaks and watch your progress grow day after day What makes Sparkie different Real rewards, chosen by you — not virtual points that lead nowhere Lives to protect your streaks when life gets in the way: one missed day no longer ruins everything Clear stats to track every habit at a glance Sparkie, your companion, celebrating every win with you Simple and motivating — not an over-engineered mess Your privacy comes first No account, no ads, no tracking. Your data stays on your iPhone and your iCloud. Only you can access it. Premium Take it further: iCloud sync, widgets, full customization of the points system, and extra Lives to protect your streaks. Start today. The life you want starts with one habit. Privacy : https://gramestudio.com/sparkie/privacy/ Terms : https://gramestudio.com/sparkie/terms

Screenshots

Purity4 screens
Sparkie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Purity at 15.0 against Sparkie's 18.6. 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. Purity sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sparkie sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Purity versus Sparkie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuritySparkie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (902 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings902 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFamilyFirstTechnologyLEO CASTEL

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
Show 1 more
  • Sideways viewing mode

Sparkie

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Purity

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

Sparkie

Subscriptions2
  • Premium – Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium – Annual7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium – Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Purity free?
Purity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sparkie free?
Sparkie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Purity or Sparkie have ads?
Neither Purity nor Sparkie shows ads.

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