Comparison

Drunk Mode Locker vs Syn9

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

Head to head
About

Drunk Mode Locker

This app helps you avoid regrettable decisions when intoxicated by blocking access to chosen applications. You can set timers or solve puzzles to regain access, and it offers features like ride-share app integration and message redaction. It also provides monthly insights into your usage patterns.

Highlights
  • Block chosen apps
  • Solve puzzles to unlock
  • Set timers for access
  • Integrate ride-share apps
  • Redact drunken texts
  • View monthly insights
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----- TL;DR ----- Activate Drunk Mode to block opening of apps of your choice until you solve a puzzle or wait for the timer to expire. ----- THIS APP DOES/CAN NOT ----- - Allow blocking of phone calls, which is PROHIBITED by Apple - Allow blocking of specific contacts, which Apple does not yet allow developers do ----- Basic Features ----- - Force yourself to be safe and open your favorite Ride Share app when you fail on a simple puzzle - Select a Pause Puzzle that can be used to temporarily deactivate Drunk Mode (cause sure, I believe you, you're not drunk yet) - View your monthly insights and share them with friends or social media (that's all we will let you share... or save to album) - Redact drunken text messages ----- Terms & Conditions ----- https://drunkmode.app/terms ----- Privacy Policy ----- https://drunkmode.app/privacy ----- End User License Agreement (EULA) ----- https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Syn9

Features
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Every memory starts with a plan. Syn9 lets you make plans, share them, and keep the photos — with family and friends. Choose who sees each schedule and note: family plans for family, weekend plans for friends. Schedules Choose who to share each event with — family schedules for family, friend plans for friends. Each event gets its own chat so you can coordinate without losing context. Reminders and recurring events keep nothing slipping through. Notes Share shopping lists, trip plans, and more — with whoever you choose. Edit lists together in real time so no one's grocery list is out of sync. Lock a note to require Face ID or your passcode before it opens on your device. Chat Tap any schedule or note to open its chat — never lose the thread. Group with friends-of-friends without exchanging contacts. Reactions, pins, and unread badges keep things organized. Albums Create an album from any schedule, note, or chat, and collect everyone's photos and videos in one place. The plan becomes a memory you can look back on. Friends Add friends easily via QR code or a shareable link. Set your go-to share list in advance to save time every time. Push Notifications Get notified instantly when a schedule, note, or message is shared with you. Never miss what matters. Koe (AI assistant) - Say "dinner tomorrow at 7" — Koe creates the schedule - "Share with my crew" — Koe knows your friends, groups, and the nicknames you use - Ask anything — Koe searches the web too Make everyday life with family and friends smoother and more fun. Give Syn9 a try. Some features require a Syn9 Plus or Max subscription: photo and video attachments, albums, recurring events, reminders, default share lists, note folders, note lock, and monthly Koe usage. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://syn9.jp/en/terms-of-service https://syn9.jp/en/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Drunk Mode Locker4 screens
Syn94 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Syn9 at none against Drunk Mode Locker's shown. Syn9 also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Drunk Mode Locker's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and 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

Both are free to download. Drunk Mode Locker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Syn9 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drunk Mode Locker ships an update weekly, Syn9 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Drunk Mode Locker versus Syn9: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrunk Mode LockerSyn9
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (244 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings244 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB57 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRead Less LLCTomohiro Sekikawa

Bugs and requests

Drunk Mode Locker

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Text messaging app still accessible
  • Cannot deactivate app to change settings
  • Dynamic island bug freezes deactivation time
  • App requires iPhone reset to delete
  • Does not stop text messages and phone calls
Show 2 more
  • Bug button not working
  • Cannot disable calls even after upgrade

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to allow texting specific contacts
  • Future updates to fix dynamic island bug

Syn9

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Drunk Mode Locker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$99.99
6 purchases

Syn9

Subscriptions3
  • Plus$3.001 Month
  • Max$6.991 Month
  • Plus annual$29.001 Year
One-time3
  • Light size$1.99
  • Regular size$3.99
  • Generous size$7.99

Questions

Is Drunk Mode Locker free?
Drunk Mode Locker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Syn9 free?
Syn9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drunk Mode Locker or Syn9 have ads?
Drunk Mode Locker shows ads; Syn9 does not.
Which is updated more often, Drunk Mode Locker or Syn9?
Drunk Mode Locker ships an update weekly, and Syn9 every 2 days. Most recently, Drunk Mode Locker was updated on October 14, 2026 and Syn9 on October 2, 2026.

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