# WillStone vs Emoke

The clearest difference is rating: Emoke at 5.0 against WillStone's 4.6. Emoke also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 75%). WillStone's advantage is ratings volume (211 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WillStone sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Emoke sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Emoke holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WillStone has 211 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of WillStone's written reviews are positive against 96% of Emoke's.

WillStone ships an update every 6 days, Emoke weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WillStone | Emoke |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willstone-balance-screen-time/id6479392365/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoke/id6754638139/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **211** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [宁波群鸟科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714607087) | [Wenxiu Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802451230) |

## What reviewers say

### WillStone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willstone-balance-screen-time/id6479392365)

This app helps you reduce phone usage by exchanging entertainment time for focused activities. Earn extra screen time by engaging with learning, exercise, or habit-building apps. Gradually decrease reliance on your phone while cultivating healthier habits.

**Highlights:** Time exchange system, Earn screen time via focused activities, Gradual phone usage reduction, Focus Mode for concentration, Rewards for healthy habits, Tracks exercise and meditation

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WillStone Pro For A Month | $2.99 | per month |
| WillStone Pro For A Quater | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| WillStone Pro For A Year | $14.99 | per year |
| WillStone Discount Pro | $17.99 | one-time |
| WillStone Discount Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| WillStone Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Emoke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoke/id6754638139)

This app offers a gentle way to track your daily emotions through a unique journaling ritual. It allows you to log feelings with stickers and short notes, then visualize them as a fading mood roll with a mindful breathing exercise. Gain insights into your emotional patterns over time without pressure.

**Highlights:** Mood journaling ritual, Mood sticker selection, Short note entries, Visual mood roll, Mindful breathing cues, Emotional pattern tracking, Mood statistics

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| emoke Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| emoke Pro (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WillStone free?

WillStone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Emoke free?

Emoke is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WillStone or Emoke?

Emoke is rated higher. WillStone averages 4.6 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Emoke averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do WillStone or Emoke have ads?

Neither WillStone nor Emoke shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WillStone or Emoke?

WillStone ships an update every 6 days, and Emoke weekly. Most recently, WillStone was updated on October 30, 2026 and Emoke on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*