Comparison

Hush vs Awaytime

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hush

Features
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Take back control of your time. Hush is a free screen time app that helps you focus by blocking distracting apps β€” instantly. Pair it with our NFC-powered Hush token to lock social media and other time-wasting apps with a single tap. Tap again when you’re ready to return. No subscriptions. No passwords. No judgment. Just space to be present. Whether you’re working, creating, studying, or spending time with people you care about β€” Hush helps you stay present and in control. Why Hush? β€’ One-tap Focus Mode (powered by your Hush token) β€’ Instantly block social media and distractions β€’ Stay mindful without being tracked β€’ Built for creators, freelancers & digital minimalists β€’ Stylish. Simple. Affordable. Private & Safe We use Apple's Screen Time API in order to monitor and block apps you use. Unlike most apps, we don't ask for your email, or creating an account. All your data never leaves your device.

About

Awaytime

Features
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Awaytime is an iPhone screen time blocker for people who want to stop doomscrolling. Block distracting apps and websites, set a daily limit and schedules, and see how your habits change. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose the apps, app categories and websites you want to block, such as social media, games and news. 2. Set a daily time limit. Once you reach it, your selection stays blocked until the next day. 3. Add schedules for bedtime, work, study or any custom time window. Blocking turns on by itself. 4. Your fox buddy and Brain Health score react as your screen time climbs. Every day you stay under your limit adds to your streak. FOCUS AND INSIGHTS Start a focus timer when you need to get something done. Check your screen time by day, week and month and see whether it is going down. Built for students, professionals, parents and anyone who wants more control over their attention. Free to start: one app group with a daily limit and schedules. Premium adds more app groups and themes. Your attention matters. Awaytime makes scrolling a choice again.

Screenshots

Hush4 screens
Awaytime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hush at none against Awaytime's 4. Hush also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Awaytime sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Hush asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hush ships an update every 8 days, Awaytime monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Hush versus Awaytime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHushAwaytime
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS16.2 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAeloch KimAhmed Youssif

In-app purchases

None

Hush

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Awaytime

Subscriptions3
  • Awaytime Premium Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99

Questions

Is Hush free?
Hush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Awaytime free?
Awaytime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hush or Awaytime have ads?
Neither Hush nor Awaytime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hush or Awaytime?
Hush ships an update every 8 days, and Awaytime monthly. Most recently, Hush was updated on October 9, 2026 and Awaytime on October 26, 2026.

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