# Aliver vs Mindsight Anchor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mindsight Anchor at none against Aliver's 6. Mindsight Anchor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Aliver's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aliver sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Mindsight Anchor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mindsight Anchor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aliver has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Aliver ships an update monthly, Mindsight Anchor every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aliver | Mindsight Anchor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aliver-screen-time-control/id6741529047/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindsight-anchor/id6758681004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reface Europe UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679743976) | [Mindsight](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874414778) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Mindsight Anchor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindsight-anchor/id6758681004)

Instantly block distractions by setting modes and tapping your Anchor device. Choose between Group or Individual Lock, select participants, and determine lock behavior. Schedule focused time for families and keep devices out of the way when it's important.

**Highlights:** Set distraction-blocking modes, Tap Anchor device to activate, Group Lock and Individual Lock options, Select participants for locks, Schedule focused family time, Centralized control for less distraction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aliver free?

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

### Is Mindsight Anchor free?

Mindsight Anchor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Aliver or Mindsight Anchor?

Mindsight Anchor is rated higher. Aliver averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Mindsight Anchor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Aliver or Mindsight Anchor have ads?

Aliver shows ads; Mindsight Anchor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Aliver or Mindsight Anchor?

Aliver ships an update monthly, and Mindsight Anchor every 2 days. Most recently, Aliver was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mindsight Anchor on October 31, 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.*