Comparison

Detox vs Unhook

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

Head to head
About

Detox

This app helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting applications after a set usage limit. It allows essential apps like messaging and maps to remain accessible, and offers scheduled blocking and immediate deep work sessions. Achieve a calmer digital life with improved focus and sleep.

Highlights
  • Consecutive usage limits for apps
  • Keep essential apps accessible
  • Scheduled app blocking
  • Block Now deep work sessions
  • Reduced frustration and willpower battles
  • Improved focus and sleep
Features
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Detox helps you cut down your screen time without frustration. It only steps in when you've been scrolling for too long, while productive use like chats, maps or work apps stays open. Detox is a subscription app. Free trial included, cancel anytime. AUTO BLOCK Most blockers shut down everything. Detox uses consecutive usage limits. You choose the apps. Detox blocks them only after you have been using them continuously for too long. Quick checks are fine. Long doomscrolling sessions are interrupted. - Set a consecutive usage limit for selected apps - Keep access to messages, maps and work tools - Break long scrolling streaks without feeling punished SCHEDULED BLOCKS Create time periods on selected days of the week where distracting apps are automatically blocked. Use schedules to avoid distractions during: - Your mornings - Your evenings and sleep - Your daily focus hours Set it once and Detox blocks the apps you choose at the times you choose. BLOCK NOW SESSIONS Start a Block Now session when you need deep work. Detox blocks distracting apps for a set period while essential tools stay available. WHY DETOX WORKS Detox targets long, mindless sessions instead of every single unlock. This makes control of your screen time sustainable in the long term. - Less frustration - Fewer willpower battles - No uninstalling after two weeks A CALMER DIGITAL LIFE With Detox, you'll enjoy more time for what matters, less mindless scrolling, and clearer days with better focus and sleep. Take back control of your attention. Start your Detox today. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Detox is offered as an auto-renewing subscription. Current pricing and any free trial details are shown in the app at the time of purchase, in your local currency. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically at the end of each period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in iPhone Settings, then Apple ID, then Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.detox.so/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.detox.so/terms

About

Unhook

Features
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Break free from autopilot. Build the life you actually want. Unhook is your all-in-one behavior tracking app — built to help you stop bad habits, build good ones, and take full control of your actions, impulses, and routines. Whether you’re trying to quit social media, reduce alcohol, limit caffeine, stop emotional eating, or simply be more mindful — Unhook gives you the tools to stay aware, reflect deeply, and create lasting behavior change. We don’t believe in punishment, streak anxiety, or rigid tracking. Instead, Unhook is about awareness, moderation, and growth. You define what progress means — and we help you get there. Top reasons people use Unhook: • Track bad habits and reduce their frequency with flexible goals • Build positive habits that align with your values • Set behavioral limits like “no more than 2x per week” • Log your impulses with rich context: Was it emotional? Stress-related? • Reflect on every action, not just track it • Break addictive loops like doomscrolling or binge eating • Stay mindful with smart reminders and check-ins • Visualize your journey through logs, timelines, and feedback • Celebrate wins and feel proud of your progress How it works: 1. Choose a behavior — anything from “Reduce Junk Food” to “Go Outside More” 2. Set your intention — Do you want to do it more, or less? How often? 3. Track each moment — Add logs with emotion, reason, and reflection 4. Get insights — See your behavior over time. Understand triggers. 5. Reclaim control — Start choosing, instead of reacting. Unhook helps you identify triggers, patterns, and behavior loops. You don’t just see what you did — you understand why. That’s the foundation for deep, meaningful change. Whether your goal is to stop nail biting, cut down on caffeine, meditate daily, or build a healthier relationship with social media — Unhook gives you the tools, structure, and motivation to follow through. Start small. Reflect often. Grow steadily. Unhook is not about perfection. It’s about progress. Download Unhook and take the first step toward conscious behavior change. Break bad habits, track progress, and build a better you — one choice at a time.

Screenshots

Detox4 screens
Unhook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Unhook at none against Detox's shown. Detox's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Detox sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Unhook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Detox ships an update every 8 days, Unhook every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Detox versus Unhook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetoxUnhook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (454 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings454 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDetoxAlexandr Kuziaev

Bugs and requests

Detox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not recognizing purchases and requiring re-subscription
  • Blocking features not working as expected
  • Sync issues between devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to block apps selectively instead of all-or-nothing
  • Implement a scheduling feature to automatically block apps during certain times
  • Provide more detailed usage analytics and reports
  • Allow users to customize the app's appearance and branding

Unhook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Detox

Subscriptions9
  • Detox - Weekly3 Days trial2 variants$2.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Detox - Monthly$5.991 Month
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  • Detox - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Detox - Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Detox - Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Detox - Yearly3 Days trial$54.991 Year
  • Detox - Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Detox - Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
1 purchases

Unhook

One-time1
  • Unhook Pro: One-time$5.99

Questions

Is Detox free?
Detox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unhook free?
Unhook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Detox or Unhook have ads?
Detox shows ads; Unhook does not.
Which is updated more often, Detox or Unhook?
Detox ships an update every 8 days, and Unhook every 3 weeks. Most recently, Detox was updated on November 4, 2026 and Unhook on November 4, 2026.

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