Comparison

Detox vs Quiet Timer

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

Quiet Timer

Features
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Quiet Timer: Focus Timer is a distraction-free timer built for focus sessions and simple routines. Use it for: * Deep work and study blocks * Reading and writing sessions * Meditation and quiet breaks * Any task where you just need a clean countdown Designed to feel calm and fast, so you can start a session in seconds and get back to what matters.

Screenshots

Detox4 screens
Quiet Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Detox at Free against Quiet Timer's $0.99. Quiet Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 25) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Detox is free to download; Quiet Timer costs $0.99 up front. Detox sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Quiet Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Detox versus Quiet Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetoxQuiet Timer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (452 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings452 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDetoxDmytro Rastaturin

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

Quiet Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Detox

Subscriptions17
  • monthly influencer free$0.991 Month
  • yearly influencer free$0.991 Year
  • Weekly3 Days trial2 variants$2.997 Days
Show 14 more
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly2 variants$5.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly3 variants$49.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$54.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime FreeFree
  • Lifetime$29.99
  • Lifetime$99.99
None

Quiet Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Detox free?
Detox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quiet Timer free?
Quiet Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Detox or Quiet Timer have ads?
Detox shows ads; Quiet Timer does not.

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