Pilou vs RatherDo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pilou
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Pilou is a new browser optimized for mobile allowing you to use extensions to personalize your navigation. These extensions can, for example, help you reduce your screen time, leading to increased productivity and better mental health. No need to block apps—keep using your favorite apps while removing addictive content. Pilou subscription allows you to use and create your own web extensions but also to remove advertisements. Pilou plans: Monthly: 1.99 Annual: $9.99 Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/view/pilouprivacyandpolicy Terms of Use : https://sites.google.com/view/piloutermsconditions
RatherDo
This app helps you manage screen time by blocking distracting applications and setting usage limits. It includes accountability features, progress reports, and a focus timer to encourage healthier digital habits and a better online-offline balance.
- App blocking and usage limits
- Strict accountability features
- Personalized progress reports
- Task and routine creation
- Focus timer for uninterrupted concentration
- Digital well-being support
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RatherDo helps you take control of your screen time, supporting not just your digital well-being but your overall wellness. ■ Select the apps that disrupt your well-being Select apps like Instagram or YouTube that disrupt your focus and set limits on their usage during specific times. ■ Built-in accountability With RatherDo’s strict accountability feature, once you’ve set restrictions, they’re locked in place and can’t be easily altered or deleted on a whim. This strict setup keeps you on track by preventing impulsive changes, ensuring you stay off distracting apps. The result? You wake up feeling refreshed and focused, knowing you stuck to your goals. ■ Report Track your progress with personalized reports on what you chose to focus on. Help you see the positive impact of choosing wellness over screen time. ■ Set Task (Rather Do) Create activities to focus on instead, like routines or tasks you usually don't have time for. ■ FOCUS TIMER When you need uninterrupted concentration, set a timer to block app usage and stay focused. Develop healthier digital habits and find the right balance between your online and offline life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RatherDo at none against Pilou's 2. RatherDo also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). Pilou's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Pilou sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RatherDo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pilou ships an update every 8 days, RatherDo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pilou | RatherDo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | felix ferrant | Dongsub Shin |
In-app purchases
Pilou
- Premium (1 month)$1.991 Month
- Premium (1 year)$8.991 Year
RatherDo
No in-app purchases









