Timeout vs MonkMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timeout
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.
- App Blocking
- Flexible Timer
- Whitelist Mode
- Minimal Design
- Easy Setup
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Struggling to stay focused? Timeout helps you take control of your time by blocking distracting apps so you can concentrate on what truly matters. Whether you're working, studying, or just need a break from social media, Timeout keeps you on track. Features: - App Blocking – Temporarily block selected apps to eliminate distractions. - Flexible Timer – Start a focus session anytime and regain control over your screen time. - Whitelist Mode – Only allow essential apps while blocking everything else. - Minimal & Easy to Use – No complicated setup—just set your preferences and focus! Take a Timeout from Distractions & Reclaim Your Time! Download Timeout today and boost your productivity! Privacy Policy: https://lazytechllc.com/#/privacy-policy-timeout Terms of Service: https://lazytechllc.com/#/privacy-policy-timeout Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
MonkMate
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Slacking off again today? Change your surroundings. Promised yourself you'd really study today, and didn't keep it again? Stop relying on willpower and let technology guard your focus. Turn on monk mode with MonkMate, and those apps simply won't open until it ends. ■ Block apps, categories, and websites at once Pick apps and categories from the Screen Time list, then add sites. Deleting apps is blocked too while monk mode runs. ■ Once it starts, it can't be stopped Set any length from 5 minutes and start. While it runs, you can only add time or add things to block. ■ Time left, right on the Lock Screen Time left shows in a Live Activity and the Dynamic Island. Each time you back out of a blocked app, it counts toward this session. ■ The Screen Time vault, for when holding on is hardest Lock your Screen Time passcode in the Screen Time vault. To get it back, you ask and wait the time you chose (1 hour to 7 days), and it only opens after the current monk mode ends. No need to remember the passcode. ■ See your focus in numbers Today's focus time, your streak, and the last 14 days at a glance. Sign in with the same account and focus time from iPhone and Mac adds up. ■ MonkMate never sees which apps you use MonkMate only knows how many apps and categories you picked. Even when you try to open a blocked app, Apple doesn't share its name, so MonkMate only counts. ■ On Mac, too The Mac app blocks apps and websites together, with an allowlist that keeps only the sites you need and scheduled starts. Learn more at monkmate.pro. ■ Pricing Every feature is free, from blocking apps and sites to the Screen Time vault and stats. On the free plan, monk mode lasts up to 1 hour 30 minutes per session (extending can't take it past 1 hour 30 minutes from the start), and ads appear in the app. MonkMate Pro (monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase) removes the time limit (up to 7 days per session on iPhone) and the ads, and applies to your account on both Mac and iPhone when you're signed in. Subscriptions renew automatically and are charged to your Apple ID unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://app.monkmate.pro/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://app.monkmate.pro/en/privacy-policy/ Your focus is limitless. With MonkMate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timeout at none against MonkMate's 3. MonkMate's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. MonkMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Timeout asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Timeout | MonkMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lazy Tech LLC | LEEDLAB |
In-app purchases
Timeout
No in-app purchases
MonkMate
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$49.99









