# Ritual vs Spec.md

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Spec.md at 17.4 against Ritual's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ritual sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Spec.md sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ritual | Spec.md |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ritual-focus-block-schedule/id6744484750/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Soyeon Noh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1201270238) | [Jiseok Han](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615744901) |

## What reviewers say

### Ritual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ritual-focus-block-schedule/id6744484750)

This app helps you regain control over your phone usage by blocking distracting apps during scheduled focus periods. It offers a deliberate window where chosen applications simply won't open, eliminating the need for willpower and preventing post-session regret.

**Highlights:** Block any app, Schedule focus windows, Manual focus sessions, Sealed ritual option, Track usage patterns, Private streaks, Home Screen widget, Live Activity integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ritual Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Ritual Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Spec.md

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/specmd/id6758913111)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spec.md Pro 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Spec.md Pro Plans | $3.99 | per month |
| Spec.md Pro 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ritual free?

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

### Is Spec.md free?

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

### Do Ritual or Spec.md have ads?

Neither Ritual nor Spec.md shows ads.

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