# Don't Snooze! vs Spool

The clearest difference is monetization model: Don't Snooze! at free against Spool's subscription. Don't Snooze! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). Spool's advantage is ratings volume (171 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Don't Snooze! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Spool sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Don't Snooze! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spool has 171 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Don't Snooze! ships an update every 3 days, Spool every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't Snooze! | Spool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-snooze-routine-alarm/id6746444945/reviews)** | [4.5 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spool-screen-time-control/id6749428484/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **171** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 106 MB | 406 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Junha Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715648773) | [Prafull Sharma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830399976) |

## What reviewers say

### Don't Snooze!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-snooze-routine-alarm/id6746444945)

This app is a mission-based alarm designed to help users build habits and stick to daily routines. It requires users to complete specific tasks, such as photo verification, to turn off the alarm, encouraging actual movement and routine completion.

**Highlights:** Mission-based routine alarm, Photo verification to stop alarm, Customizable routines, Time limits for tasks, Habit formation support, Clean and intuitive UI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| release1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| release3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| release5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| release10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| release50 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Spool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spool-screen-time-control/id6749428484)

This app helps you break free from excessive screen time by making you pause and justify your phone usage. It uses research-backed techniques to disrupt habit loops and offers instant blocking for apps and websites to help you reclaim focus and improve mental clarity.

**Highlights:** Justify phone usage before scrolling, AI-powered trigger insights, Identify peak phone usage times, Instant app and website blocking, Reclaim focus and mental clarity

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spool Features Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Spool Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access: Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Spool Premium Annual | $25.00 | per year |
| Full Access: Limited Time Offer | $34.99 | per year |
| Full Access: Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Full Access: Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Full Access: Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Don't Snooze! free?

Don't Snooze! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Don't Snooze! or Spool?

Don't Snooze! is rated higher. Don't Snooze! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Spool averages 4.5 from 171 ratings.

### Do Don't Snooze! or Spool have ads?

Spool shows ads; Don't Snooze! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Don't Snooze! or Spool?

Don't Snooze! ships an update every 3 days, and Spool every 10 days. Most recently, Don't Snooze! was updated on October 5, 2026 and Spool on October 17, 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.*