Comparison

Purity vs Ceilr

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

Ceilr

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Ceilr is a digital lockbox for your phone. Pick a duration, tap Seal, and everything except what you choose to keep open gets locked. No early exit. Most focus apps let you cancel the second you're tempted. Ceilr doesn't. Once you seal, there's no button to quit and no toggle to turn off, just the clock counting down. Try to delete the app mid seal and iOS won't let you either. You pick your own exceptions during setup, so banking, messaging, or work apps stay open if you need them. Everything else is sealed until the timer runs out. If a real emergency comes up, you get two lifetime unlocks with real friction attached so they're never used casually. Ceilr includes a 7 day free trial. After that, continued use requires an auto-renewing subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.taqi.ai/ceilr/privacy

Screenshots

Purity4 screens
Ceilr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ceilr at every 2 days against Purity's every 5 weeks. Purity's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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 Ceilr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Purity ships an update every 5 weeks, Ceilr every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Purity versus Ceilr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPurityCeilr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (910 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings910 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFamilyFirstTechnologyTaqi LLC

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

Ceilr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Purity

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

Ceilr

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Purity free?
Purity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ceilr free?
Ceilr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Purity or Ceilr have ads?
Neither Purity nor Ceilr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Purity or Ceilr?
Purity ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ceilr every 2 days. Most recently, Purity was updated on November 13, 2026 and Ceilr on October 31, 2026.

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