Comparison

BB vs Snitch

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

Head to head
About

BB

This app helps users break free from social media addiction and reduce screen time. It offers advanced blocking mechanisms to regain control over digital habits and improve mental well-being.

Highlights
  • Fight social media addiction
  • Reduce screen time
  • Multiple blocking mechanisms
  • Schedule-based blocking
  • Usage-based blocking
  • Strict Mode
  • Customizable blocking
Features
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Apps like social media use powerful psychological tricks to make you unable to stay away from them for too long. Burnout Buddy blocks these apps when you don't want to use them to help you break free and heal their impact on your mental health. * Fight social media addiction * Reduce screen time and improve your focus * Multiple blocking mechanisms * Completely free for most use cases * No account creation or shady VPNs Burnout Buddy is stronger than your iPhone's native Screen Time controls. Designed specifically with social media addiction and unhealthy work habits in mind, it offers a wider variety of blocking mechanisms and allows you to be extremely specific regarding how access to a specific group of apps and websites should be restricted. If you already use Burnout Buddy, keep an eye out for updates that add even more blocking mechanisms and customization points! MAIN FEATURES * Block indefinitely * Schedule-based blocking * Usage-based blocking * Location-based blocking (via Siri) * Focus Mode-based blocking (via Siri) * Siri-based Blocking: Build your own custom blocking conditions by integrating BB with Siri and the Shortcuts app! * Multiple Conditions: Configure multiple blocking conditions for a single group of content for maximum control of your habits. * Multiple Configurations: Want to block a certain group of apps under certain conditions but also another group under other conditions? No problem! * Strict Mode: Have the bad habit of "cheating" app blockers by snoozing them? Strict Mode bans you from updating/deleting schemas when they're active. * Starter Schemas: Plug-and-play configurations that cover the most common reasons people use Burnout Buddy for. * Widgets • Custom App Icons * Block Uninstall * Block Screen Customization • Push Notifications • • • Try Burnout Buddy for free and start taking control of your digital habits today. Want to know more and see what's coming next? Check out BB at https://burnoutbuddy.io! Questions or feedback? You can reach out to us on Twitter at @BurnoutBuddy.

About

Snitch

This app helps you break phone addiction by creating shared accountability with friends. Set app time limits and contribute to a group time pot, fostering collective responsibility for healthier screen time habits.

Highlights
  • Group accountability with shared time pot
  • App blocking via iOS Screen Time integration
  • Customizable app time limits
  • Group approval system for extra time
  • Progress tracking and peer support
Features
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Snitch helps you break phone addiction through group accountability. Join friends in accountability groups, set app time limits, and build healthier screen time habits together. KEY FEATURES: Group Accountability & Shared Time Pot Create or join accountability groups with friends. Each member contributes their personal time limit to a shared "pot of time" that the entire group can use. When one person uses time, everyone sees it—creating real accountability and peer support. App Blocking Snitch integrates with iOS Screen Time to block distracting apps when your time limit is reached. Set custom time limits for individual apps, and Snitch automatically locks them when you've used your allocated time. Unlock apps with a simple hold gesture, but your group will see when you do. Approval System Need more time for a specific app? Request approval from your group members. They'll see your request and can approve or deny it, adding an extra layer of accountability. WHY SNITCH WORKS: Unlike solo screen time apps, Snitch leverages social accountability. Research shows that accountability partners significantly increase success rates in behaviour change. When your friends can see your screen time habits, you're more likely to stick to your goals. The shared time pot creates collective responsibility—everyone benefits when everyone stays on track. Perfect For: Students who want to focus better and reduce social media distraction Friends who want to support each other in breaking phone addiction Professionals who need to stay focused during work hours How It Works: Download Snitch and create your account Set up app restrictions and time limits Create or join an accountability group Start sessions to unlock distracting apps Track your progress and support your group members Snitch makes breaking phone addiction a team effort. Instead of fighting your phone alone, join forces with friends and turn digital wellness into a shared journey. Download Snitch today and start building better screen time habits with the people who matter most. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://privacy.getsnitch.co.uk/

Screenshots

BB4 screens
Snitch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BB at 4.9 against Snitch's 4.0. BB also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 66%) and ratings volume (402 vs 77). Snitch's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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. BB sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Snitch sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BB holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BB has 402 ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of BB's written reviews are positive against 66% of Snitch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BB ships an update every 3 weeks, Snitch every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BB versus Snitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBBSnitch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (402 ratings) — better4.0 (77 ratings)
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews — better66.2% of reviews
Number of ratings402 — better77
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB94 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBruno da Rocha e SilvaSNITCH

Customer experience

BB

All ratings391 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.5%

Snitch

All ratings75 ratings
Positive70.7%
Neutral10.7%
Negative18.7%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral11.7%
Negative22.1%

Bugs and requests

BB

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Schemas not working as expected
  • Inconsistent app/website blocking behavior
  • Crashes and function-limiting bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to pause schemas for a set time
  • Implement screen time tracking and analytics
  • Provide ability to block Safari and other browsers
  • Add warning before app/website gets blocked
  • Sync schemas across devices

Snitch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

BB

One-time5
  • Kind Tip$0.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
  • Burnout Buddy Pro$9.99
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  • Super Tip$9.99
  • Supreme Tip$19.99
7 purchases

Snitch

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Individual Premium$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Group Premium$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Individual Premium14 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Monthly Group Premium$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Individual Premium14 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Group Premium$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Snitch Lifetime Premium$69.99

Questions

Is BB free?
BB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Snitch free?
Snitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BB or Snitch?
BB is rated higher. BB averages 4.9 out of 5 from 402 ratings, while Snitch averages 4.0 from 77 ratings.
Do BB or Snitch have ads?
Neither BB nor Snitch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BB or Snitch?
BB ships an update every 3 weeks, and Snitch every 9 days. Most recently, BB was updated on November 3, 2026 and Snitch on October 30, 2026.

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