Precommit vs Doomy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Precommit
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Precommit - the deadline that won’t let you wiggle out Ditch procrastination by locking the things you care about (apps, photos, notes) behind goals you choose. When the goal is met, Precommit unlocks automatically. Until then, temptation stays sealed. Simple, brutal, effective. Why you’ll love it • Timer Locks - Set any countdown from 5 minutes to 30 days. Perfect for focus sprints and exam marathons. • Location Locks - Make yourself go to the gym, library or park. Choose “Visit only” or “Stay X minutes” for extra accountability. • Health Locks - Syncs with Apple Health to release when you hit steps, calories, workouts or stand-hours. • App-Usage Locks - Block TikTok, games or entire categories until you’ve spent time being productive elsewhere. • Force Unlock with Cooldown – Need out early? You can—but only after waiting out a cooldown timer that makes you feel the pain of breaking your commitment. No payments, no cheats. • Privacy-first - All goals and files live on device. We never see your data. • Beautifully native - Built with Swift and SwiftUI. How it works 1. Pick what you want to lock access to (photo, video, note, or selected apps). 2. Choose a lock type and set the goal. 3. Hit Precommit - your content disappears from view. 4. Complete the goal. Precommit verifies it in real time and puts everything back. 5. Or, force unlock—but only after a mandatory cooldown that stops knee-jerk impulses. Free for everyone – for now • Use Timer Locks completely free. • Upgrade to Precommit Premium for unlimited locks and all advanced lock types (Location, Health, App Usage, Chess). • $2.99/month in the US (prices vary by region). • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Requirements & compatibility • iPhone running iOS 17 or later • Apple Health locks require Health access permission • GPS locks require “Always” or “Allow While Using” Location permission for background verification Stop negotiating with your future self. Download Precommit and make action the only way out. Privacy Policy: https://www.yogeshchhawasaria.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Doomy
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Doomy needs you. Put. The phone. Down. Meet Doomy, the world's most dramatic screen time blocker. Block distracting apps, cut your doomscrolling, and watch Doomy get happier when you resist the scroll. Let him down, and you'll know it. WHY DOOMY IS DIFFERENT Most screen time apps give you a timer. Doomy gives you guilt. The good kind. So every TikTok spiral and Instagram rabbit hole costs you. Block your apps, protect your time, and actually follow through this time. KEY FEATURES Block Apps & Websites Set limits on social media, games, and any app draining your focus. TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Doomy handles them all. Screen Time Control That Sticks Unlike Apple's built-in screen time, Doomy makes it personal. When your blocker is working, Doomy thrives. Skip it, and he'll let you know. Daily Limits & Schedules Build custom blocking schedules around your day, morning focus blocks, deep work sessions, or a full phone-free night. App Usage Tracker See exactly where your screen time goes. Your stats don't lie, even when you do. Doomscroll Blocker Break the reflex. Doomy intercepts your most distracting habits before they start. Focus Sessions Doomy offers in-app soundscapes to help you while you study or want to get away from the applications, simply set a duration and focus on productive tasks. BUILT & DESIGNED FOR FOCUS. No boring graphs. No corporate wellness energy. Doomy is for the generation that knows they're addicted to their phones and actually wants to do something about it. Whether you're trying to study better, sleep earlier, or just stop opening Instagram for the 47th time today — Doomy keeps you honest. HOW IT WORKS Set up your app blockers and daily screen time limits Stay off blocked apps → Make Doomy proud Slip up → Doomy suffers (you'll feel it) PRIVACY FIRST Doomy uses Apple's Screen Time API. Your data never leaves your device. Start your free trial. Take back your time. Subscription options available. See app for pricing details. Terms & Privacy https://boxillapps.com/doomy/privacy https://boxillapps.com/doomy/terms Support https://boxillapp-policies-terms.vercel.app/pupquest/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Doomy at every 4 days against Precommit's every 10 days. Doomy also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Precommit sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Doomy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Precommit ships an update every 10 days, Doomy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Precommit | Doomy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yogesh Chhawasaria | Nolan Boxill |
In-app purchases
Precommit
- Precommit Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
Doomy
- Doomy Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Doomy Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year









