# Pattrn vs Aliver

Pattrn and Aliver both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Pattrn's written reviews are positive against 22% of Aliver's. Pattrn also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pattrn sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Aliver sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pattrn against 4.8 for Aliver. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Pattrn's written reviews are positive against 22% of Aliver's.

Pattrn ships an update weekly, Aliver monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pattrn | Aliver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattrn-discipline-tracker/id6740924171/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aliver-screen-time-control/id6741529047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Schott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792277768) | [Reface Europe UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679743976) |

## What reviewers say

### Pattrn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattrn-discipline-tracker/id6740924171)

This app helps you build discipline and achieve your goals by tracking routines and training focus. It features an AI coach for motivation and personalized insights, along with gamified progress to keep you engaged. Track your consistency and see measurable improvements in your focus.

**Highlights:** AI coach for motivation, Track routines and habits, Set SMART goals, Measure Focus Score, Gamified progress, Visual streaks and goals, Home and lock screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pattrn Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly (Friend Pass) | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Pattrn Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |
| Pattrn Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $55.99 | one-time |


### Aliver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aliver-screen-time-control/id6741529047)

This app helps you reduce screen time and build healthier digital habits without deleting your favorite applications. It offers features like app blocking, screen time tracking, and daily routines to help you focus, reduce stress, and improve sleep.

**Highlights:** Reduce screen time, App blocking, Screen time tracking, Build mindful habits, Daily routines, Focus deeper

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aliver PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Aliver PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Aliver PRO | $14.99 | per month |
| Aliver PRO | $44.99 | per year |
| Aliver PRO | $59.99 | per year |
| Aliver PRO | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful app
- 👍 Helped build muscle

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Forced to pay money
- 💰 Unnecessary billing
- 💰 Paywall
- 💰 You have to pay for the pro version

**Reported bugs**

- Couldn't get past pay wall
- Couldn't even get into the app
- Paywall issues

**Requested features**

- Make an app more people can use without paying


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pattrn free?

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

### Is Aliver free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pattrn or Aliver?

Pattrn is rated higher. Pattrn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Aliver averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Pattrn or Aliver have ads?

Both Pattrn and Aliver show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pattrn or Aliver?

Pattrn ships an update weekly, and Aliver monthly. Most recently, Pattrn was updated on October 25, 2026 and Aliver on October 24, 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.*