Comparison

Atoms vs Dial Down, Screen Time Control

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

Head to head
About

Atoms

This app helps you build good habits and break bad ones using principles from a best-selling book. It offers bite-sized lessons, guided habit creation, and smart reminders to make positive changes in just five minutes a day.

Highlights
  • Guided habit creation
  • Bite-sized lessons
  • Smart reminders
  • Progress insights
  • Intuitive interface
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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Introducing Atoms – The Official Atomic Habits App! ## Tiny changes, remarkable results! ## Atoms is the definitive habits forming app inspired by the groundbreaking principles of Atomic Habits, the best-selling book by James Clear. Atoms is not only a habit tracker, but also your personal guide filled with bite-sized lessons and insightful strategies to help you make positive changes one small step at a time. # WHY ATOMS? * Proven Principles: Atoms is crafted on the science-backed principles of habit change covered in Atomic Habits. You will learn how to make your habits obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying. * Five Good Minutes: Experience powerful change in just five minutes a day! Atoms is designed for everyone, including those with busy lifestyles, ensuring that you can build good habits, break bad ones, and make better decisions with minimal time investment. * NYT Best-Seller: Join over 15 million people who have already embraced the transformative power of Atomic Habits. Atoms brings these life-changing principles and James Clear’s content to your fingertips in an easy-to-use app. # KEY FEATURES: * Guided Habit Creation: Start small and build habits based on the kind of person you want to become. Get guidance on how to start at the right size for you. Create consistency by committing to a time and place. Build habits that last. * Intuitive Interface: Enjoy a seamless user interface that makes habit tracking a joy. Visualize your progress, celebrate milestones, and stay motivated with every tiny win. * Smart Reminders: Never miss a moment to invest in yourself. Atoms uses smart reminders to keep you on track and encourage consistent habit-building. * Progress Insights: Gain valuable insights into your habits with detailed analytics. Track your progress over time, identify patterns, and make informed decisions for continuous improvement. * Apple Watch app: Log your habits on the move Download Atoms now and start experiencing the power of Atomic Habits. Think big. Start Small. Use Atoms. Terms and Conditions - https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/22673733 Privacy Policy - https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/22673733 End User License Agreement - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Dial Down, Screen Time Control

Features
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Dial Down gives you an easy way to limit time-wasting apps to one use per day. Pick a per-day duration for each app and you'll be prompted before you can open it. Once you open the app, you're limited to the time you chose — whether you close it early or not. After that, the app is blocked for the rest of the day, no way around it. Free, no ads, and no data collection. In-app purchases are enabled for donations only.

Screenshots

Atoms4 screens
Dial Down, Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

Atoms and Dial Down, Screen Time Control are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Atoms sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Dial Down, Screen Time Control sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Atoms versus Dial Down, Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtomsDial Down, Screen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtomic Development Inc.Steven Fontanella

Bugs and requests

Atoms

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and app freezes
  • Habit progress not saving correctly
  • Widget not functioning as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to track more habits
  • More customization options for habits
  • Improved data visualization and analytics
  • Accountability partner features

Dial Down, Screen Time Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Atoms

Subscriptions2
  • Atoms Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Atoms Pro Annual$39.991 Year
4 purchases

Dial Down, Screen Time Control

One-time4
  • $0.99$0.99
  • $2.99$2.99
  • $4.99$4.99
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  • $9.99$9.99

Questions

Is Atoms free?
Atoms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dial Down, Screen Time Control free?
Dial Down, Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Atoms or Dial Down, Screen Time Control have ads?
Neither Atoms nor Dial Down, Screen Time Control shows ads.

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