# Timeout vs ReCobra

The clearest difference is ads: ReCobra at none against Timeout's shown. ReCobra also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Timeout's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Timeout against 5.0 for ReCobra. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timeout has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timeout | ReCobra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeout-app-blocker/id6742079522/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recobra/id6754703277/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lazy Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/832775887) | [Damian Duque](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849713649) |

## What reviewers say

### Timeout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeout-app-blocker/id6742079522)

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting applications. It allows you to set up focus sessions, block specific apps, or enable a whitelist mode for essential applications only. Designed for simplicity, it helps you concentrate on important tasks.

**Highlights:** App Blocking, Flexible Timer, Whitelist Mode, Minimal Design, Easy Setup

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ReCobra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recobra/id6754703277)

This app helps you reduce digital distractions by physically blocking access to chosen apps like social media and games. It uses a physical card to unlock blocked apps, encouraging conscious limits and more real-life engagement.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Physical card unlock mechanism, Schedule focus sessions, Manual focus session start, Promotes real-life engagement, Data privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timeout free?

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

### Is ReCobra free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timeout or ReCobra?

Timeout and ReCobra are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Timeout or ReCobra have ads?

Timeout shows ads; ReCobra does not.

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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.*