Comparison

DEApp vs RedPill

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

Head to head
About

DEApp

This app helps users break smartphone addiction and boost productivity by locking selected applications. Set schedules or timers for app usage, with features to prevent deletion or installation of new apps during lock periods.

Highlights
  • Scheduled app locking
  • Timer-based app locking
  • Deletion prevention
  • Installation prevention
  • Customizable lock schedules
Features
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Easy and simple, but unbreakable app lock application! Want to break free from smartphone addiction? Want to boost productivity in your life? Just set the apps and times you want to lock. DEApp will support your willpower. Scheduled Lock Apps lock according to the scheduled time. You can set it to repeat on specific days. Timer Apps lock for the set amount of time. Deletion Prevention You cannot delete the app during the lock period. Installation Prevention You cannot install new apps during the lock period.

About

RedPill

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps and websites. Set custom schedules and daily usage limits to improve focus and productivity. It offers a free version with optional premium features for enhanced control.

Highlights
  • One-click app and website blocking
  • Scheduled focus sessions
  • Adjustable daily app usage limits
  • Customizable blocking schedules
  • Free to use with optional premium subscription
Features
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Features: FAST, ONE-CLICK APPS / WEBSITES BLOCKING. The simplest way to block apps. Tap the "Start" button, and your apps are blocked! SCHEDULED FOCUS SESSIONS. You can customize blocking schedules to activate on specific days or times. For instance, you can block social media apps during work hours, or ensure work-related apps are inaccessible while you're at home. ADJUSTABLE DAILY USAGE LIMITS FOR APPS. E.g. if you want to spend no more than 15 minutes a day on Instagram, set up an app limit on the 'Limits' page and watch your addiction disappear. IT'S FREE You can use RedPill for free. Purchasing a subscription is not mandatory to use the app, but it is required to unlock all features. Subscription is managed by Apple. Don't know how to cancel? Instruction is here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy policy: https://redpillapp.io/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://redpillapp.io/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

DEApp3 screens
RedPill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RedPill at 100% against DEApp's 62%. RedPill also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). DEApp's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. DEApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RedPill sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RedPill holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of DEApp's written reviews are positive against 100% of RedPill's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DEApp versus RedPill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEAppRedPill
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings89 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnCheon BaekAleksandr Kulaga

Customer experience

DEApp

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral20.7%
Negative17.2%

RedPill

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DEApp

One-time1
  • Unlock Apps$0.99
7 purchases

RedPill

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is DEApp free?
DEApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RedPill free?
RedPill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DEApp or RedPill?
RedPill is rated higher. DEApp averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while RedPill averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do DEApp or RedPill have ads?
RedPill shows ads; DEApp does not.
Which is updated more often, DEApp or RedPill?
DEApp ships an update every 5 days, and RedPill every 5 days. Most recently, DEApp was updated on October 11, 2026 and RedPill on September 27, 2026.

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