Comparison

MonkMode vs Turning

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

Head to head
About

MonkMode

This app gamifies self-improvement by allowing you to track habits and earn experience points for completing them. Build streaks, level up your character, and unlock new themes as you progress through a 180-day transformation.

Highlights
  • Gamified habit tracking
  • Streak building with XP multipliers
  • Leveling system with character unlocks
  • Track up to 10 habits
  • 180-day progress heatmap
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Monk Mode is the habit tracker that turns self-improvement into a game. Choose your habits — exercise, meditation, reading, no social media, no smoking — and commit to a 180-day transformation. Every day you complete a habit, you earn XP and build streaks. Miss one, and you lose progress. HOW IT WORKS • Swipe right to complete a habit and earn XP • Build streaks for bonus XP multipliers (up to 5x!) • Level up through 10 ranks — from Young Blood to God of Thunder • Each level unlocks a unique color theme and character • Miss a habit and your streak resets — stay disciplined GAMIFICATION THAT WORKS Monk Mode isn't just a checklist. It's a system designed to keep you accountable. Watch your character evolve as you progress, earn streak bonuses, and feel the satisfaction of leveling up. The further you go, the more you unlock. FEATURES ◆ Track up to 10 habits simultaneously ◆ Build & break habits — exercise, meditate, read, quit smoking & more ◆ Streak tracking with XP multipliers ◆ 10 unique levels with custom themes & characters ◆ 180-day progress heatmap ◆ Home screen & Lock screen widgets ◆ iCloud sync across devices ◆ Beautiful dark-mode interface ◆ No ads. Ever. PRO UNLOCKS ◇ Track unlimited habits ◇ Pro analytics & full 180-day heatmap ◇ Automatic streak protection ◇ 3-day free trial Start your 180-day journey today. Discipline is freedom. Privacy Policy: https://okkotsustudios.com/monkmode/privacy Terms of Use: https://okkotsustudios.com/monkmode/terms

About

Turning

Manage your smartphone usage to boost focus and build better habits. This app helps you intentionally use only the apps you need, when you need them, with features like a 24-hour lock system and a deep focus mode for stricter control. Track your progress and gain insights to reduce screen time and improve productivity.

Highlights
  • 24-hour app lock system
  • Deep Focus Mode with per-app limits
  • Categorize helpful and distracting apps
  • Personalized usage statistics tracking
  • Digital buddy 'Turny' for mood feedback
  • Build healthy smartphone habits
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Phone-free time, protected. Turning locks distracting apps all day, and in Deep Focus Mode (subscription) the Deep Focus Timer keeps them shut until it ends. -- “Just 10 more minutes... Just one more video... I’ll start tomorrow, for real... Wait, what time is it?” “Turn your time around. Take back the hours you lose to scrolling — use only the apps you truly need, when you need them.” -- ■ A screen time management app with 400K+ downloads in 160+ countries ■ Highly recommended for students, exam takers, job seekers, freelancers, and anyone seeking productivity ■ Based on Turning user data, average daily screen time went from 6 hours before Turning to 2 hours 30 minutes after (individual results vary) ■ Research on Turning’s effectiveness, based on behavioral science data, is in progress with Yonsei University’s Applied Statistics Lab — ▶ Who is Turning for? - Those who can't stop watching Shorts or Reels before bed - Those who lose entire days to impulsive smartphone use - Those preparing for exams, competitions, or major events - Those experiencing poor focus or recurring digital fatigue - Those who want to be with family and friends instead of their phone - Those who’ve tried everything to break phone addiction — ▶ Turning helps you use apps intentionally, not habitually. ▶ Now featuring a reliable 24-hour lock system to control app usage with consistency. (1) Simply register your apps once. Our intuitive, straightforward system locks distractions for 24 hours. Through the “Apps” tab, register your Disturbing Apps and Useful Apps. The free plan includes 1 Disturbing App and 1 Useful App. To open a locked app, complete a mission and set how long you’ll use it — when the time is up, the app closes automatically. (2) Need stronger control? Subscribe to Deep Focus Mode. The Deep Focus Timer instantly locks all your Disturbing Apps until it ends — there's no way back in. Deep Focus Mode also blocks website URLs, sets per-app and total daily limits, closes the usual workarounds, asks for a few deep breaths before you reopen an app, adds more mission types, gives you an AI report on your usage, tracks phone use during sleep hours, and removes all ads. In Deep Focus Mode, you can register up to 49 apps. If the basic mode felt too lenient, upgrade for full control and digital discipline. (3) Meet your digital buddy Turny on the home screen. Turny’s mood changes based on your screen time patterns :) Use Disturbing Apps less, and Useful Apps more! (4) Track your personalized usage statistics See which apps you used today and how you've improved compared to yesterday. Build long-term healthy habits through daily insights and steady progress. — ▶ Have suggestions or feature requests? Contact us via in-app support or at cs@hustlers.co.kr — ▶ We built Turning to help you live better with your phone. Build healthier smartphone habits — start today with Turning. — ▶ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula ▶ Privacy Policy: https://assets.turning.kr/docs/privacy.html — ▶ Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon purchase confirmation. ▶ You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. ▶ Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

Screenshots

MonkMode4 screens
Turning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MonkMode at 4.7 against Turning's 4.1. Turning's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 3). 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. MonkMode sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Turning sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MonkMode holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Turning has 36 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MonkMode ships an update every 8 days, Turning every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MonkMode versus Turning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkModeTurning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better4.1 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings336 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB206 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnver Enes KeskinHUSTLERS Corp

Customer experience

MonkMode

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Turning

All ratings36 ratings
Positive69.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral9.3%
Negative24.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MonkMode

Subscriptions1
  • Monk Mode Full Access$0.991 Month
4 purchases

Turning

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly plan7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Monthly plan$7.991 Month
  • Yearly plan7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime plan$89.99

Questions

Is MonkMode free?
MonkMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Turning free?
Turning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MonkMode or Turning?
MonkMode is rated higher. MonkMode averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Turning averages 4.1 from 36 ratings.
Do MonkMode or Turning have ads?
Neither MonkMode nor Turning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MonkMode or Turning?
MonkMode ships an update every 8 days, and Turning every 9 days. Most recently, MonkMode was updated on October 13, 2026 and Turning on October 25, 2026.

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