Barrier vs Submos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barrier
This app helps you break free from social media distractions by blocking access to social apps. It encourages healthier digital habits by requiring users to watch an ad or wait before accessing them, promoting mindful usage and digital wellness.
- Block social media apps
- Limit app access
- Promote healthier digital habits
- Incentivize reduced scrolling
- Digital wellness assistant
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Are you tired of wasting precious hours scrolling through social media apps? Do you want to break free from the cycle of constant distractions? Barrier is here to help. Our app acts as a blocker for social media apps, limiting your access and promoting healthier digital habits. With Barrier, you can only open your social media apps if you watch an ad or wait our 30 second load times, creating an incentive to reduce the amount of time you spend scrolling mindlessly. But Barrier is more than just a blocker. It's a digital wellness assistant, helping you take control of your digital life Don't let social media control your life. Take back control with Barrier!
Submos
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See every subscription before it charges you. Submos is a clean, private subscription tracker and expense manager that helps you stay on top of recurring payments. Whether it's streaming services, AI tools, cloud storage, gym memberships, or anything that bills you automatically, Submos ensures you never pay for an unwanted auto-renewal again. Add a subscription in seconds, and Submos will show you exactly what is renewing, how much you spend each month, and help you identify which subscriptions might be worth cutting to save your budget. Core Features: • Upcoming View: See what is renewing next, smartly grouped by urgency so you can cancel in time. • Overview Dashboard: Track this month's total spend, average monthly cost, active counts, and upcoming charges at a glance. • Renewal Reminders: Set optional local notifications to alert you before any recurring payment hits your card. • “Worth it?” Tagging: Flag subscriptions you may not use enough and quickly review your possible savings. • Spending by Category: See exactly where your money goes (Entertainment, AI tools, Cloud, Business, and more). • Calendar View: Check the next 30 days and tap any date to see what bills are due. • 9 Languages Supported: English, ไทย, 日本語, Deutsch, Français, Português (Brasil), Español, 繁體中文, 한국어. • Customizable Design: Follow your system theme or choose your preferred Light and Dark modes. Private by Design Your financial data is yours. Submos is a local-first subscription manager. There is no account required, no sign-up, no login, and absolutely no cloud sync. Nothing about your subscriptions is shared online, and you can wipe all data anytime from the Settings. Submos Pro The free plan lets you track up to 5 active subscriptions. Upgrade to Submos Pro (securely via the App Store) for unlimited tracking, plus access to all current and future premium features. Download Submos today and take back control of your recurring spending!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barrier at none against Submos's 1. Submos's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Submos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barrier asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barrier ships an update fortnightly, Submos every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barrier | Submos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (308 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 308 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Haplo, LLC | Moodmango Company Limited |
In-app purchases
Barrier
No in-app purchases
Submos
- Submos Pro$2.99









