Comparison

log off vs Spool

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

Head to head
About

log off

This app helps you reclaim your sleep, inner peace, and focus by limiting distracting apps. It uses gamified elements like earning logs to grow a virtual forest and unlock badges, making it fun to reduce screen time without relying on willpower.

Highlights
  • Limit distracting apps by situation
  • Set scheduled breaks for app usage
  • Gamified progress with logs and trees
  • Earn badges for milestones
  • One-time block for on-the-fly use
  • Schedule vacations from blocks
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you wanted to quickly check your notifications before bed… now it’s hours later and you’re watching conspiracy theories about the moon landing. you had your chance. you blew it. boomers telling you to put your phone down didn’t work either. so, we made an app to put your phone down for you.   log off harnesses the magic of brain rot to help you reclaim your sleep, inner-peace, and focus. here’s how it works: 1) select situations where you want to limit distracting apps (ex. limit instagram and tiktok before bed) 2)  set breaks to use distracting apps during those situations* (ex. two 5-minute breaks and one 10-minute break… or try no breaks and begin the path to enlightenment) 3)  when the block is active, you’ll see our homemade, brain rot-inspired memes– unless you take a break* 4)  use your breaks to scroll guilt-free! log off will not let you end your block early or add more breaks. you’ll never need willpower to stay off distracting apps again 5) the more you block apps, the more logs you'll earn. logs can be used to purchase trees and grow your forest* 6) as you hit different milestones throughout the app, you'll earn badges which reward you with logs and trees* 7) start a one-time block with ease whenever you need to log off on the fly* 8)  schedule vacations from blocks for when you’re out of your routine and life demands unlimited scrolling* log off is perfect if... - you want to limit your screen time without thinking about limiting your screentime - you’d rather save your willpower for more important things than resisting the urge to not watch another carpet being power-cleaned  - you thought apple's screen time settings could fix you (we’re not like those other apps) - you like playing games and want a fun incentive to stop scrolling log off is not for you if… - you want to rely on your willpower to avoid excessive doomscrolling 24/7/365 - you live to please our almighty tech overlords (and whoever invented snapchat) - you don't like having fun popular ways to improve your life with log off: - better sleep: block late-night doomscrolling and reclaim an hour (or three) of actual sleep. good sleep is the #1 indicator of long-term health and having even a shard of free will. - peaceful mornings: start your day without algorithmically-engineered chaos. you deserve mornings without war footage, a burger with way too much cheese, or 5 signs your partner is fork-lift certified. - more vacation homes for your shareholders:  it’s not all about you! don’t forget that by setting a workday block, you are massively increasing your productivity, which helps the president of your company finally buy that fifth beach home they so desperately deserve. if you’re tired of big tech’s armies of super-nerds stealing your attention, log off makes it impossible to lose. just a warning, you’re still going to see memes designed to kill brain cells. now put down your phone and log off… but download the app first. *using the app blocking, forest game, and vacation features require a subscription. terms: https://tegridylabs.tech/terms

About

Spool

This app helps you break free from excessive screen time by making you pause and justify your phone usage. It uses research-backed techniques to disrupt habit loops and offers instant blocking for apps and websites to help you reclaim focus and improve mental clarity.

Highlights
  • Justify phone usage before scrolling
  • AI-powered trigger insights
  • Identify peak phone usage times
  • Instant app and website blocking
  • Reclaim focus and mental clarity
Features
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Less scrolling, more living. Spool blocks doomscrolling, brainrot, and screen addiction at the source — by making you justify yourself before you scroll. Most screen time blockers don't work because they treat phone addiction like a discipline problem. It's not. It's a habit loop your brain is stuck in — a dopamine cycle reinforced every time you reach for your phone without thinking. Spool interrupts the cycle. Before any blocked app opens, you have to state your case to our AI. Use the same excuse too many times and Spool locks you out automatically. Built on cognitive behavioral techniques and behavioral research on attention and habit formation. WHY YOU'LL LOVE SPOOL - Understand your hidden triggers with daily AI insights - Track your phone addiction patterns over time - Discover when you reach for apps most (and why) - Instant app and website blocking that actually works - Schedule blocking windows for your weak hours - Lock in during deep work with custom focus sessions - Reflect on every excuse you've made and spot the loops - CBT-inspired techniques to break the dopamine cycle - Detox from doomscrolling, brainrot, and mindless scroll WHO IT'S FOR Spool is for anyone struggling with phone addiction, doomscrolling, or losing hours to TikTok, Instagram, Reels, YouTube Shorts, or X. Built for people who've tried Screen Time, willpower, and other app blockers — and want something that actually changes the habit, not just the limit. WHAT MAKES SPOOL DIFFERENT Other apps just block. Spool teaches you about yourself. Every excuse you make becomes data. Every reflection makes you more aware. Every blocked attempt strengthens the new habit. Reclaim your focus. Build a more intentional relationship with your phone. ————————————— Spool Full Access — Weekly Length: 1 week, auto-renewing Price: $4.99 USD / week Spool Full Access — Yearly Length: 1 year, auto-renewing Price: $44.99 USD / year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thespoolapp.com/#/privacy

Screenshots

log off4 screens
Spool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: log off at free with in-app purchases against Spool's subscription. log off also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. log off sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Spool sells 8 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

log off holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 440 and 174 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of log off's written reviews are positive against 70% of Spool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
log off versus Spool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterlog offSpool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (440 ratings) — better4.4 (174 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better70.3% of reviews
Number of ratings440 — better174
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB441 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTegridy Labs LLCSpooli Inc

Customer experience

log off

All ratings425 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative26.2%

Spool

All ratings174 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.7%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

log off

Subscriptions14
  • weekly subscription$4.997 Days
  • log off premium$7.997 Days
  • monthly subscription$7.991 Month
Show 11 more
  • monthly subscription$9.991 Month
  • yearly subscription$19.991 Year
  • yearly subscription$24.991 Year
  • yearly subscription$29.991 Year
  • yearly subscription1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • yearly subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • yearly subscription14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • yearly subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • yearly subscription1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • yearly subscription$49.991 Year
  • yearly subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • free lifetime accessFree
8 purchases

Spool

Subscriptions8
  • Spool Features Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Spool Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Full Access: Monthly$7.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Spool Premium Annual$25.001 Year
  • Full Access: Limited Time Offer7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Full Access: Yearly$34.991 Year
  • Full Access: Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Full Access: Yearly$44.991 Year

Questions

Is log off free?
log off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spool free?
Spool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, log off or Spool?
log off is rated higher. log off averages 4.9 out of 5 from 440 ratings, while Spool averages 4.4 from 174 ratings.
Do log off or Spool have ads?
Spool shows ads; log off does not.
Which is updated more often, log off or Spool?
log off ships an update every 10 days, and Spool every 10 days. Most recently, log off was updated on October 27, 2026 and Spool on October 28, 2026.

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