# SelfControl vs BEATR

The clearest difference is monetization model: BEATR at free with in-app purchases against SelfControl's subscription. BEATR also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (78 vs 12). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SelfControl sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and BEATR sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SelfControl against 4.9 for BEATR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BEATR has 78 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SelfControl ships an update every 6 months, BEATR weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SelfControl | BEATR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfcontrol-reboottracker/id6745204451/reviews) | **[4.9 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatr-beat-the-habit/id6747775981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **78** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 9 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [蕾 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808499117) | [Michael Alcalde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894505783) |

## What reviewers say

### SelfControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfcontrol-reboottracker/id6745204451)

This app helps users stay committed to their goals, such as abstaining from porn, by tracking progress, visualizing savings, and offering motivational milestones. It provides custom reminders and a clean, ad-free design for a focused experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap progress logging, Private and secure tracking, Count porn-free days and streaks, Visualize time and money saved, Motivational milestones, Customizable reminders, Ad-free design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


### BEATR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatr-beat-the-habit/id6747775981)

This science-based app helps users quit masturbation and porn by rewiring the brain's reward pathways. It offers a structured recovery journey with daily exercises, progress tracking, and a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Science-based recovery program, AI-powered coach, Daily exercises and check-ins, Real-time progress tracking, Life Tree visualization, Supportive community, Temptation blockers

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited (Weekly) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plan (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SelfControl free?

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

### Is BEATR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SelfControl or BEATR?

BEATR is rated higher. SelfControl averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while BEATR averages 4.9 from 78 ratings.

### Do SelfControl or BEATR have ads?

Neither SelfControl nor BEATR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SelfControl or BEATR?

SelfControl ships an update every 6 months, and BEATR weekly. Most recently, SelfControl was updated on October 10, 2026 and BEATR on October 24, 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.*