Turning vs Doomz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Doomz
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Countless hours slip away into endless scrolling every day, constant notifications, and apps designed to keep you distracted. Without realizing it, you lose valuable time that could have been invested in your goals, your passions, or the people who matter most. Doomz was built to change that. Doomz is a simple yet powerful app that helps you block distracting applications—whether instantly or according to a schedule—so you can focus on what truly matters. With Doomz, you are in control of your time, not your phone. Use Doomz to protect your study sessions, stay productive at work, or create uninterrupted personal time in your daily routine. You can start an instant block whenever you need to focus, or set recurring schedules to build healthier digital habits that last. Each session is a step toward reducing distractions and gaining back control of your day. Doomz is designed for everyone who wants to be more intentional with their time. Students can prepare for exams without interruptions. Professionals can cut through noise and concentrate on meaningful work. Creators and entrepreneurs can safeguard their focus for projects that require deep concentration. And anyone who feels controlled by their phone can finally take back freedom and balance. The benefits go beyond productivity. With fewer distractions, you open space for what matters most. You gain more time for personal growth, hobbies, meaningful relationships, and living in the present moment. Doomz is not just about blocking apps—it is about reclaiming your life, one focused moment at a time. Your time is your most valuable resource. Doomz helps you protect it, so you can invest it where it truly counts. By reducing wasted screen time, you unlock the possibility of a more intentional, productive, and fulfilling life. With Doomz, you are not only blocking distractions—you are unlocking your full potential. https://sites.google.com/view/doomz/accueil
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doomz at none against Turning's 5. Turning's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Turning sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Doomz asks for nothing beyond the download.
Turning ships an update every 9 days, Doomz every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Turning | Doomz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (36 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 206 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HUSTLERS Corp | WILLIAM GADOUA-BILLETTE |
In-app purchases
Turning
- Monthly plan7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Monthly plan$7.991 Month
- Yearly plan7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
- Lifetime plan$89.99
Doomz
No in-app purchases









