# Detox vs Quiet Timer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Detox | Quiet Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detox-digital-detox/id6450723324/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **452** | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Detox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805850247) | [Dmytro Rastaturin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841680377) |

## What reviewers say

### Detox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detox-digital-detox/id6450723324)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly influencer free | $0.99 | per month |
| yearly influencer free | $0.99 | per year |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $54.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Free | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective in reducing screen time
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Customizable blocking features
- 🚀 Helpful in improving productivity
- 👍 Responsive and supportive developers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Paid subscription required
- 🐛 Crashing issues after updates
- 🔒 Concerns over privacy and data usage
- 🤔 Lack of free trial or free version
- 🤔 Misleading advertising about free usage

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiet-timer-focus-timer/id6756579505)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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