Detox vs Post Streak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Post Streak
This app helps creators build consistent publishing habits by tracking post frequency. Set weekly goals, log posts quickly, and visualize your progress with a yearly heatmap. Connect with friends for accountability without compromising privacy.
- Set weekly posting targets
- Log posts in two taps
- 365-day consistency heatmap
- Optional friend accountability
- Private streak targets
- Delete accidental logs
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Post Streak helps you publish consistently without obsessing over views, likes, or follower counts. Choose a weekly posting target, log each post in two taps, and watch your streak grow. A 365-day heatmap makes your consistency visible at a glance, while recent-post history lets you correct an accidental log. LOG FROM ANYWHERE - Log Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or other posts in two taps - Share a post link to the Post Streak Share Extension - Delete an accidental log at any time BUILD A REAL HABIT - Set and edit your weekly target - Track this week’s progress - See current and longest weekly streaks - Review a full year of publishing activity OPTIONAL FRIEND ACCOUNTABILITY - Connect privately using a friend code - See accepted friends’ newest posts - Report content or block a user from every feed item - Your email and personal streak target stay private Post Streak has no ads, analytics, subscriptions, or engagement metrics. Account deletion is available directly in Settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Post Streak at none against Detox's 10. Post Streak also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Detox's advantage is ratings volume (454 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. Detox sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Post Streak asks for nothing beyond the download.
Post Streak holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detox has 454 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Detox | Post Streak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (454 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 454 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Detox | Ross Toma |
Customer experience
Detox
Post Streak
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
Post Streak
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Detox
- 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
Post Streak
No in-app purchases








