Comparison

DTCH vs Monk Mode

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

Head to head
About

DTCH

This app helps you reduce phone usage and improve focus by providing gentle reminders and tools to detach from your device. It offers features like haptic vibrations, a limiter, and a planner to encourage intentional phone use and increase personal time.

Highlights
  • Haptic vibrations for phone detachment
  • Calming sounds for dopamine-dependent minds
  • Screen time limiter
  • Scheduled detachment planner
  • Digital detox timer
  • Reflection prompts for intentional use
  • Detox reports
Features
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Nearly all apps encourage phone use. We do the opposite. DTCH helps you put your phone away and enjoy real life. When DTCH is activated, your phone will gently vibrate when you grab or unlock it, signaling you to put it down & detach. DTCH is the #1 Digital Detoxing & Digital Fasting app. Join the millions of people world-wide who are living more fulfilling, rewarding, and productive lives by reducing habitual phone use. We are dedicated to your prosperity, focus, and peace of mind, so DTCH only offers essential features designed to keep you off of your phone. We have zero features that encourage or require prolonged phone interaction. Once familiar with DTCH, your typical time spent within the app will be less than 10 seconds per use. BENEFITS: - Improve Relationships - Reduce Stress - Boost Productivity & Creativity - Improve Sleep Habits - Increase Personal Time - Improve Mental Health - Increase Quality Time With Loved Ones - Improve Physical Health - Improve Self Image - Reduce FOMO - Develop Better Posture - Enjoy Life More - Increase Attention Span - Discover New Hobbies - Become More Adventurous - Compare Yourself To Others Less - Refine Problem Solving & Analytical Skills - Become Less Dependent On Technology FEATURES: - Haptic vibrations that condition you to put your phone down and pick it up less - A minimal selection of calming sounds to ease a dopamine-dependent mind - A Limiter encouraging you to detach at desired amounts consecutive screen time - A Planner helping you detach on scheduled days and times - A simple Timer helping you set and accomplish your digital detox goals - Brief moments of reflection that inspire intentional phone use - A Digital Detox Report showing how long you've detached & your level of phone use MINDFULNESS WIDGET: Add the widget to your home screen as a helpful reminder to detach from your phone. 
FREE TRIAL & SUBSCRIPTION: You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription, which includes a 7 days FREE trial, through an In-App Purchase. * Auto-renewable subscriptions * 1 month with 7 days free trial ($9.99) and 1 year with 7 days free trial ($59.99) durations (prices vary by region), for all features and no ads. * 1 month with 7 days free trial ($2.99) for the Limiter, Planner, Timer, or Sounds. * Your payment will be charge to your iTunes Account once you confirm your purchase. * Your iTunes account will be charged again when your subscription automatically renews at the end of your current subscription period unless auto-renew is turned of at least 24 hours prior to end of the current period. * You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. * Privacy policy: https://dtch.flycricket.io/privacy.html * Terms of Use: https://dtch.flycricket.io/terms.html

About

Monk Mode

This app helps you take control of your life by creating custom focus protocols and tracking your progress. Gamify your habits with a system inspired by "Atomic Habits" and compete on a leaderboard to achieve your goals.

Highlights
  • Customizable monk mode protocols
  • Weekly progress tracking
  • Habit gamification
  • Leaderboard for motivation
  • Progress sharing
Features
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Welcome to MonkMode - Take control of your life! Monk Tracker - You can fully customize and create your own monk mode protocols. - Ability to see a week of progress - Share your progress Habit Tracker - Gamify your habits, win at life! - Backed by bestseller atomic habits Leaderboard - Achieve greatness, on the leaderboard. Terms of use: https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/apps/6444232521/appstore/reviewsubmissions/details/99069c77-cb4b-4dc8-a03a-046b1405485c

Screenshots

DTCH4 screens
Monk Mode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Monk Mode at 4.8 against DTCH's 4.2. Monk Mode also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 62%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. DTCH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Monk Mode sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monk Mode holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of DTCH's written reviews are positive against 89% of Monk Mode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DTCH versus Monk Mode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDTCHMonk Mode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (13 ratings)4.8 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1313
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThat Levelmirza baig

Customer experience

DTCH

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral23.1%
Negative15.4%

Monk Mode

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DTCH

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$149.99
1 purchases

Monk Mode

Subscriptions1
  • Monk Mode$4.991 Month

Questions

Is DTCH free?
DTCH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monk Mode free?
Monk Mode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DTCH or Monk Mode?
Monk Mode is rated higher. DTCH averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Monk Mode averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.
Do DTCH or Monk Mode have ads?
DTCH shows ads; Monk Mode does not.
Which is updated more often, DTCH or Monk Mode?
DTCH ships an update every 3 weeks, and Monk Mode every 3 weeks. Most recently, DTCH was updated on October 24, 2026 and Monk Mode on October 19, 2026.

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