# Jolt vs unhookd

The clearest difference is ads: Jolt at none against unhookd's shown. Jolt also leads on ratings volume (104 vs 18). unhookd's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jolt sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and unhookd sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

unhookd holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jolt has 104 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Jolt's written reviews are positive against 100% of unhookd's.

Jolt ships an update every 2 weeks, unhookd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jolt | unhookd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jolt-screen-time-control/id6738301540/reviews) | **[4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhookd-screen-time-control/id6751729475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **104** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 82.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASAKIRA CONSULTANTS LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780060803) | [unhookd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836481876) |

## What reviewers say

### Jolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jolt-screen-time-control/id6738301540)

This app helps you reduce screen time and build healthier phone habits by blocking distracting apps and setting usage limits. It offers personalized insights, focus sessions, and challenges to keep you motivated and in control of your device.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and websites, Set daily duration and open limits for apps, Focus sessions with optional breaks, Customizable schedules and prebuilt templates, Deep Focus Mode with non-bypassable timers, Personalized habit insights and progress tracking, Join global challenges and earn rewards

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan \| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Monthly - Discounted | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly - T3 D0 | $13.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $15.00 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T3 D2 | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T3 D0 | $45.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T3 D1 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - NY50 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - NY25 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - 75 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T1 D0 | $51.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T1 D2 | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly | $60.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T2 D0 | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T1 D1 | $69.99 | per year |
| Hard Mode Sos | $3.00 | one-time |
| Pro Plan \| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plan \| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plan \| Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


### unhookd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhookd-screen-time-control/id6751729475)

This app helps you break phone habit by blocking distracting apps by default. You intentionally choose when to access them through scheduled slots or quick peeks, promoting focus and mindful usage.

**Highlights:** Default-locked apps, Scheduled access slots, Mindful 'peek' feature, Healthy friction prompts, Usage insights and score, Focus on intentional use

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unhookd Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| unhookd Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| unhookd Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| unhookd Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| unhookd Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| unhookd Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| unhookd Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| unhookd Pro | $49.99 | one-time |
| unhookd Pro | $129.99 | one-time |
| unhookd Pro | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jolt free?

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

### Is unhookd free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jolt or unhookd?

unhookd is rated higher. Jolt averages 4.3 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while unhookd averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.

### Do Jolt or unhookd have ads?

unhookd shows ads; Jolt does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jolt or unhookd?

Jolt ships an update every 2 weeks, and unhookd every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jolt was updated on October 4, 2026 and unhookd on September 22, 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.*